Spindle by W.R. Gingell

About Spindle by W.R. Gingell

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Author: W.R. Gingell

Series: Two Monarchies Sequence #1

Genre: YA Retelling

Length: 344 pages

Publisher: W.R. Gingell

Publication Date: August 8, 2019

★★★★☆ 4.05 out of 5 Stars on Goodreads

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Spindle by W.R. Gingell Summary

What do you do when your prince is not a prince, your hair won’t stop growing, and someone has cursed you to sleep for 300 years?

If you’re Polyhymnia, you get up with the help of a kiss or two, trailing your hair behind you, and find out who did it. You try not to get killed in the process.

And you definitely try not to fall in love with the incredibly irritating wizard who woke you and apparently needs to keep kissing you to keep you awake…

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More About W.R. Gingell

W.R. Gingell is a Tasmanian author of urban fantasy, fairy-tale retellings, and madcap science fiction who doesn’t seem to be able to write a book without a body suddenly turning up. She solemnly swears that all such bodies are strictly fictional in nature.

W.R. spends her time reading, drinking a truly ridiculous amount of tea, and slouching in front of the fire to write. Like Peter Pan, she never really grew up, and is still occasionally to be found climbing trees. Visit the author’s website →

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What Do Readers Say About Spindle?

“I think I just found a new favorite author. I loved Spindle that much! Seriously. If you enjoy fantasy…and stories that drive you crazy in a good way, then grab [this book].” -Tressa @ Wishful Endings

“This book, though written in a contemporary style, has that old school feel that I just love. There’s richness to the language that isn’t flowery or overblown but just . . . clever, somehow. And addictively readable.” Sylvia Mercedes

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