Have you been dreaming of YA Sleeping Beauty retellings? Pick up these 45 Young Adult novels starring Princess Aurora that are anything but a snooze!
Charles Perrault, The Brothers Grimm, Tchaikovsky, Walt Disney…
What do all of these men have in common?
Turns out:
Each of them authored a world-famous version of Sleeping Beauty.
As somebody who highly values my beauty sleep, I’ve always been drawn to the story of Sleeping Beauty.
Just think about it—
A princess cursed to slumber for a hundred years?
Doesn’t sound like such a bad thing to me!
So if you adore a good nap as much as I do, then get ready to fall in love with Briar Rose, Prince Philip, Maleficent, and the Three Good Fairies all over again with these YA Sleeping Beauty retellings that are anything but a snooze!
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Why Should You Read YA Sleeping Beauty Retellings?
Are you not a big fan of Disney’s classic animated movie?
Could you not care less about the famous ballet?
Did not even Angelina Jolie’s outstanding performance in Maleficent sway you?
Let’s face it:
Not everybody loves Sleeping Beauty.
Leigh Butler from Tor.com characterizes the titular Disney princess as a “Barbie doll knockoff who does nothing the whole film but sing wistfully about Finding Her Man, before becoming the ultimate passive Damsel in Distress, [who has] maybe ten actual lines of dialogue.”
But hear me out—
That’s exactly why you need to add one of these YA Sleeping Beauty retellings to your TBR.
These modern Sleeping Beauty book adaptations transform Briar Rose from a Damsel in Distress to a fierce Feminist.
After devouring these progressive YA retellings, you’ll never complain about Sleeping Beauty being a passive princess ever again!
The Best YA Sleeping Beauty Retellings
Fantasy YA Sleeping Beauty Retellings
1. Spindle by E.K. Johnston
When Princess Zahrah is born, a bloodthirsty demon casts a horrible curse that will devour Zahrah’s soul and bring the kingdom of Kharuf to its knees.
Can four brave Spinners break the spell and free Princess Zahrah from her dark fate?
What do readers say?
“Zahrah’s character is the strength of this novel. She is well-written and developed. I loved seeing a strong Sleeping Beauty with agency.” – Elle @ Elle Examines
2. Malice by Heather Walter
Alyce is a dark faerie and an outcast in the Kingdom of Briar. Because her ancestors created a curse that kills every princess on their twenty-first birthday, nobody wants anything to do with Alyce.
Alyce never much cared about the princesses or their untimely deaths. But all of that changes when she meets the kind Princess Aurora, the last heir to Briar’s throne.
What do readers say?
“I definitely recommend Malice if you’re looking for a captivating, dark sapphic retelling of Sleeping Beauty that is bound to keep you on your toes with all of its twists and turns. The writing is so enchanting and vivid – I could really imagine myself in this world!” – Dezzy @ The Thoughtful Voice
3. Spinning Thorns by Anna Sheehan
Princess Willow is the second daughter of Sleeping Beauty. Yes, that Sleeping Beauty.
Twenty years after the infamous sleeping curse was broken, it mysteriously reappears with no warning. Only this time, it’s Princess Lavender—Willow’s perfect older sister—who falls into an enchanted slumber.
Can Willow save her sister and break the spell once and for all?
What do readers say?
“A wonderful novel [that] made me fall even more in love with Anna Sheehan’s writing. Her stories are original, unsettling (in a good way), thoughtful, and incredibly, achingly human. This is one of the best takes on Sleeping Beauty I’ve come across.” – Kiana @ Of Fact and Fantasy
4. Mistress of All Evil by Serena Valentino
Villains #4
All Maleficent ever wanted was to be accepted into the Fairy Godmother program.
But instead, she is harassed by the three “good” witches, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather, stereotyped by Miss “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” and ultimately denied her dream of becoming a Fairy Godmother.
Can Maleficent fight the twisted magic that poisons her veins or will she become the Mistress of All Evil?
5. Rose & Thorn by Sarah Prineas
Rose has been cursed. Not once. Not twice. But three times.
To protect her from her triple-cursed fate, Rose lives inside a powerful magical boundary made to keep her safe.
But when the spell safeguarding Rose is destroyed, her only hope for survival is a handsome and mysterious curse eater named Griff.
What do readers say?
“Prineas has definitely created a dark and utterly fascinating world with this series, and this book. I really liked how those elements played important roles in this story, and how it really set the tone for it. Over all, this was a good read.” –Mundie Moms
6. Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer
Half sisters Isabelle and Aurora are polar opposites.
Isabelle is the king’s headstrong illegitimate daughter whose sight was taken by faeries. Princess Aurora, beautiful and sheltered, was tithed her sense of touch and her voice on the same day.
When the faerie queen declares war on their kingdom, Aurora is cursed into an enchanted sleep.
To save her sister, Isabelle must race against time to find a prince who can awaken Aurora with true love’s kiss.
What do readers say?
“I liked seeing a different kind of [Sleeping Beauty] retelling play out and I have high hopes for the sequel since this story reached an exciting point by the end. I am eager to see where Hillyer will take our characters next.” -Rachel @ Typed Truths
7. A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas
One hundred years after falling asleep, Princess Aurora wakes up to the kiss of a handsome prince.
Aurora should be living happily ever after. But the reality? Her family is long dead. Her “true love” is a kind stranger. And her whole life has been planned out by political foes while she slept.
With her wedding day drawing near, Aurora must make the ultimate decision on how to save her kingdom: marry the prince or run.
What do readers say?
“I love the fairy tale/fantasy aspect of this book. It’s not quite a retelling – it’s more like a continuation of the story. What happens after they kiss? They get married… or so the fairy tale goes.” -Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
8. Princess of Thorns by Stacey Jay
Aurora is an exiled princess who is trying to gather an army to retake her throne and save her brother from the ogre queen.
Disguised as a boy, she enlists the help of a sassy prince from the neighboring kingdom, Prince Niklaas.
With Niklaas at her side, will Aurora triumph over evil and reach her brother before it’s too late?
What do readers say?
“Princess of Thorns is a beautifully strong fantasy novel, full of all things that fans of the genre love: complex characters, a richly developed setting, and a well-imagined set of magical rules and values. It has action, adventure, and romance—and just enough philosophical musing to get readers thinking about love, morality, and friendship.” -Briana @ Pages Unbound
9. Spindle’s End by Robin McKinley
During the christening party of the infant Princess Rosie, the evil fairy Pernicia unleashes a fatal curse on the precious child.
To protect Rosie from the awful spell, Katriona—a young woman who can speak to animals—spirits the princess away into the countryside.
Can Katriona, Rosie, and their animal friends fight back against Pernicia, or is Rosie fated to fall into a poisoned sleep from which she will never awaken?
10. Once Upon a Dream by Liz Braswell
When Prince Phillip kisses Princess Aurora, instead of waking her up, he falls asleep too.
Together, Philip and Aurora will have to navigate a dangerous and magical dreamscape deep in the depths of Aurora’s mind.
But with Maleficent’s agents following their every move, time is running out. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up?
What do readers say?
“If you’re a fan of Disney movies or fairy tale retellings, I’d pick this book up. Even if, like me, you weren’t a huge fan of the first book, I’d give this one a try. Braswell had me seeing Sleeping Beauty in a whole new light!” -Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
11. Beauty Sleep by Cameron Dokey
Princess Aurore had an unusual childhood. Instead of learning to embroider, curtsy, or dance, she explored the castle grounds and the town beyond.
When Aurore learns that she and her kingdom are cursed to fall into an enchanted sleep for a hundred years, she embarks on a heroic quest to put an end to the evil magic once and for all.
But will the princess be able to break the spell and save her people?
What do readers say?
“This is a very fun retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Very different and original. I loved it and thought the writing was well done and fun to read.” -Natasa @ Poetry of Reading
12. What Monstrous Gods by Rosamund Hodge
When Lia, a girl chosen by the gods of Runakhia, releases the royal family from 500 years of enchanted sleep and kills the heretic sorcerer who trapped them, she quickly discovers that the gods are not as benevolent as they appear.
Now, the ghost of the sorcerer she killed may be her only help to protect her life and country.
13. Thornspell by Helen Lowe
Prince Sigismund has always dreamed of noble knights and heroic quests.
But soon, he starts having other dreams. Dreams of a mysterious girl bound by thorns.
Sigismund is about to learn that sometimes dreams are true, and that the daring adventure he imagined for himself as a boy . . . begins now.
14. Briar Girls by Rebecca Kim Wells
Cursed to kill all those she touches, Lena endures an isolated life on the run from her fellow humans.
But when an enigmatic stranger offers to help her break the curse in exchange for her aid in waking a princess hidden in an enchanted forest, Lena embarks on a quest to win her freedom, no matter the cost.
What do readers say?
“I was completely immersed in Briar Girls from start to finish. Not only did I love the magic – this idea of a mysterious forest that seems to consume those who enter – but also the heroine.” -Lili @ Utopia State of Mind
15. Curse of the Thirteenth Fey by Jane Yolen
Accident-prone Gorse is the thirteenth and youngest in a family of fairies. When she catches a head cold on the very day she’s supposed to bless the new princess, accident, mayhem, and magic combine to bring about the unthinkable.
Will Gorse be able to undo her curse and save the lives of both her family and the baby?
16. Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
Cursed with a poisonous touch, Soraya has the blood of a demon coursing through her, and nobody will let her forget it.
But when a demon is captured in a nearby village, will Soraya finally find the cure to her curse?
Or will she uncover an even bigger threat to her family and the kingdom?
What do readers say?
“Friends, no matter how excited I was to read this gorgeous Persian fairytale retelling with queer girls and demons — a description that had all of my interests piqued entirely on its own — and no matter how many rave reviews I’d already seen, nothing could have prepared me for how utterly captivating and entrancing and gorgeous Girl, Serpent, Thorn was.” -Destiny @ Howling Libraries
17. The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder
Seventeen-year-old treasure hunter Fi considers the sleeping curse ancient history—until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle and comes face to face with the mysterious spirit of Prince Briar Rose.
Shane is an axe-wielding huntswoman perpetually on the run from trouble. She partners with Fi for the score of a lifetime but gets a lot more than she bargained for when she finds herself dragged along on the dangerous quest and falling hard for a mysterious girl in red.
What do readers say?
“This was so much fun!! The whole time reading this I had a giant smile on my face. I love these characters and this world! I want more queer retellings.” -Andy @ Forever In A Story
18. Briarheart by Mercedes Lackey
When Miriam’s younger sister, Princess Aurora, is born, she must learn to harness her new magical powers to protect her sister and the kingdom.
WHY DO I RECOMMEND IT?
“With fairy godmothers who moonlight as bodyguards to the crown, misguided trolls who need a stern talking to, and a magical sword that belongs to an ancient warrior of lore…Briarheart undoubtedly puts a fresh new spin on an old Grimm classic.” See my full review →
19. Lava Red Feather Blue by Molly Ringle
Prince Larkin has lain in a magical sleep since 1799 as part of a truce between humans and fae. That is, until Merrick Highvalley, a modern-day witch, accidentally awakens him.
Worse still, releasing Larkin from the spell also releases Ula Kana, a faery bent on eradicating all humans.
Can Prince Larkin and Merrick overcome their differences and save the human realm from the evil Ula Kana?
What do readers say?
“This book had so many folklore elements…and I liked the queer rep. The fantasy bit wasn’t over the top but was exotic and adventurous. The fae realm was filled with small surprises and was the best part of the book.” -Isha @ Paperbacktomes
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Contemporary Sleeping Beauty Retellings
20. Kill Me Softly by Sarah Cross
Mirabelle’s past is shrouded in secrecy, from her parents’ tragic deaths to her guardians’ half-truths about why she can’t return to her birthplace, Beau Rivage.
Desperate to see the town, Mira runs away a week before her sixteenth birthday—and discovers a world she never could have imagined.
In Beau Rivage, fairy tales come to life, curses are awakened, and ancient stories are played out again and again.
21. Briar Rose by Jana Oliver
Briar Rose is stuck in a small Georgia town with overprotective parents, a bunch of gossiping neighbors, and an evil ex who’s spreading nasty rumors about her.
So when Briar discovers that she’s doomed to fall asleep for a hundred years on her sixteenth birthday, she’s more than a little relieved to leave it all behind.
But when Briar wakes up, she finds herself trapped in a dark fairy tale world that is nothing like the happily ever after she was promised.
22. A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn
When Jack agreed to go on a summer-long trip around Europe, he never dreamed he would be pulled into a real-life fairy tale.
After weeks of visiting boring museums, Jack slips away from his tour group in search of the beach. Instead he finds the slumbering Talia, kisses her, and gets stuck with the bratty princess following him back to Miami.
23. Asleep by Krystal Wade
Is Rose Briar awake or dreaming? This is the question she constantly asks herself at the psychiatric hospital her parents shipped her off to.
Unlike her parents, her doctor believes Rose when she describes all the terrifying nightmares she’s been seeing.
But a fellow patient named Phillip thinks the doctor is evil and they’ll never make it out of the facility alive. Trusting him might be just the thing to save Rose. Or it might prove the asylum is exactly where she needs to be.
24. When Rose Wakes by Christopher Golden
When sixteen-year-old Rose DuBois awakens in a hospital bed, she’s shocked to discover that she’s been in a coma for the last two years.
Now that she’s finally awake, Rose suffers from amnesia and can’t remember anything about her life—except for her two aunts.
As Rose regains her strength, she starts attending high school in Boston and sets out to rebuild a new life.
25. Waking Rose by Regina Doman
Ever since he rescued her from Certain Death, Rose Brier has had a crush on Ben Denniston, otherwise known as Fish. But Fish, struggling with problems of his own, thinks that Rose should go looking elsewhere for a knight in shining armor.
Trying to forget him, Rose goes to college, takes up with a sword-wielding band of brothers, and starts an investigation into her family’s past that proves increasingly mysterious.
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Science Fiction Sleeping Beauty Retellings
26. A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan
When sixteen-year-old Rosalinda Fitzroy, heir to the multiplanetary cooperation UniCorp, is awakened after sixty years in stasis, she quickly discovers that everyone she knew has died.
But as Rosalinda tries to make a new life for herself, she learns that she’s the target of a deadly robot assassin.
What do readers say?
“That was both beautiful and terrifying. There’s so much going on in this book and it was an awesome, if sometimes weird, read. Be warned: there are A LOT of intense and highly emotionally strung moments so brace your feels, guys.” -Kirstie @ Upside-Down Books
27. Spinning Briar by Rachel Huffmire
Mirror Chronicles #2
In the year 2069, Charul Shazad works as an agent of the International Time Travel Agency (ITTA).
Desperate to bring The Mirror—a dangerous time-traveling vigilante—to justice, Charul illegally travels back in time to 12th century France. Once there, he is forced to play Prince Charming to the daughter of a duke who is living in a time-altered dimension.
28. Stung by Bethany Wiggins
When thirteen-year-old Fiona Tarsis was stung by a genetically-modified bee, she contracted the deadly ‘Bee Flu’ and fell into a deep sleep.
When she miraculously awakens four years later, the world is very different from what she remembers. The ‘Bee Flu’ vaccination has mutated and turned all of its recipients into zombie-like beasts.
All except Fiona.
29. Our Dark Stars by Audrey Grey, Krystal Wade
Princess Talia Starchaser has it all. Wealth. Status. Adoring citizens.
Then on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, disaster strikes and everything changes.
A hundred years later, Talia is awakened from cryosleep by a ragtag crew of space criminals who believe she might just be the key to ending the war between robots and humans.
What do readers say?
“I loved this! The world building is intriguing in itself and though humans vs machines has often been seen as an idea, this was different.
I recommend this to all those who love a good science-fiction being played by characters they would love sooner or later, and a pacing that would throw you into a rollercoaster.” – Fanna @ Fanna For Books
30. A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
(This book is not technically YA, but it has crossover appeal.)
Zinnia Gray suffers from a rare genetic disorder that promises to take her life on her twenty-first birthday. But when the dreaded day arrives, Zinnia doesn’t die.
Instead, she’s mysteriously transported to another world where she meets Sleeping Beauty.
Determined to change their fates, the two women set off on an interdimensional adventure to gather all the sleeping beauties from across the multiverses.
What do readers say?
“Sleeping Beauty was never one of my favorite fairy tales…However, I am happy to say I have changed my tune now that Harrow has sunk her teeth into a reimagining of the story…Alix E. Harrow certainly never misses the mark when it comes to crafting a fascinating story.” -Robin @ The Last Page
31. Beauty Sleep by Kathryn Evans
Laura can’t remember who she is. But the rest of the world knows. Because Laura is famous—a dying girl who was frozen until she could be cured.
A real-life Sleeping Beauty.
But what happens when you wake up one day and the world has moved on forty years? Could you build a new life—while solving the mystery of what happened to the old one?
What do readers say?
“The book wasn’t what I was expecting, but it still blew me away & I was hooked from the very first page. Beauty Sleep is a phenomenal story & Kathryn’s first book is going straight onto my wishlist!” -Lucy-May @ Writing With Wolves
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Historical Fiction Sleeping Beauty Retellings
32. Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Ever since she was a child, Rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother Gemma’s stories about Sleeping Beauty.
After the death of her grandmother, grief leads Becca to Poland, the place of Gemma’s birth.
Once there, Becca begins to understand that the story of Briar Rose is actually the story of her grandmother’s experiences during the Holocaust.
What do readers say?
“Is Briar Rose a fairy tale? It is and it isn’t. It is allegory, and it is truth. It is powerful, and it is raw.” – Thea @ The Book Smugglers
33. Spindle by Shonna Slayton
Sixteen-year-old Briar Rose is a mill employee struggling to earn enough money to raise her three younger siblings.
When a mysterious peddler offers her a “magic” spindle that could make her more money, sneaking it into the mill seems worth the risk. But then one by one, her fellow spinner girls come down with the mysterious sleeping sickness…
And Briar’s not immune.
What do readers say?
“This was certainly different from every single retelling that I’ve ever read… and for that I’m grateful. I can certainly appreciate a different take on a story inspired by a fairy tale. And this one sure is original.” – Susana @ Paperback Wonderland
34. The Healer’s Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson
Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter’s daughter like her.
When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him.
As she works to heal his wound, she begins to understand emotions she’s never felt before and wonders if he feels the same.
What do readers say?
“If you have not already, I HIGHLY recommend reading this series or just any Melanie Dickerson books. Her books are the BEST!!!!!!!” -Abigail @ Books, Life, and Christ
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Graphic Novel Sleeping Beauty Retellings
35. The Sleeper and the Spindle written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Chris Riddell
On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment.
Together with her dwarf retainers, the queen enters the dark mountain tunnels and travels towards the sleeping kingdom.
This queen will decide her own future – and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems.
What do readers say?
“Short and sweet! A fascinating recombination/retelling of two fairy tales, which manages to maintain that sense of magic and hope while flirting with themes of good/evil and adventure. (Plus it had an action heroine!)” – Isabelle @ Nine Tale Vixen
36. The Stepsister Scheme by Jim C. Hines
Thanks to her fairy godmother and a pair of magical glass slippers, Danielle is now living happily ever after with her beloved husband, Prince Armand.
But all of that comes crashing down when Danielle’s angry stepsister, Charlotte, comes seeking revenge.
Together with Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, the three women must travel to inhospitable Fairy Town to find and rescue Armand from the Charlotte’s evil clutches.
37. Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty by Megumi Morino
While working as a part-time janitor at a rich estate, Tetsu Misato befriends Shizu, the daughter of the house who has been locked away due to a mysterious illness.
It doesn’t take long for Tetsu to realize that’s something sinister about Shizu—and it threatens to pull them both into a deeper and deeper slumber…
Indie and Self-Published Sleeping Beauty Retellings
38. The Dragon Princess by Lichelle Slater
What if instead of pricking her finger on a spinning wheel, Sleeping Beauty was cursed to turn into a dragon on her eighteenth birthday?
With only one year left before the curse takes effect, Princess Elisa is desperate to break the spell.
Her mother thinks marrying her off to a handsome stranger from the northern kingdoms will fix the problem, but Elisa’s not going to wait for her prince to save her.
Can Elisa save herself before she burns her kingdom to the ground?
39. Spindle by W.R. Gingell
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…
What do readers say?
“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
40. Gathering Frost by Kaitlyn Davis
Jade was only a little girl when the earthquake struck. Before her very eyes, half of New York City disappeared. And from the rubble rose the Ice Queen—an evil enchantress with the ability to strip people’s emotions away.
Ten years later and Jade has forgotten what it is to feel, to care…even to love.
But everything changes when the queen’s runaway son, Prince Asher, returns. Can the prince awaken Jade’s frozen heart?
What do readers say?
“Congratulations, Kaitlyn Davis. I’ve found my favorite Sleeping Beauty retelling!” -Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughts
41. Savage Beauty by Casey L. Bond
Once upon a time, a beautiful queen was cursed by a dark faery. That same curse was inherited by the her twin daughters, Aura and Luna.
They were best friends, up until jealousy, anger, and dark magic tore their relationship to shreds.
Now Luna wants revenge against Aura and she’s willing to do anything to get it, even seek help from a dark fae prince. But the price is steep; the fae wants a piece of her soul.
What doES THE AUTHOR say?
“When fairy tales are twisted and retold, it takes the basic tale we know and love and brings it to life in a new and exciting way. After all, every villain is a hero in their own mind.” – Casey L. Bond
42. Sleeping Beauty by Jenni James
After Aleyna witnessed the cruel deaths of her family, she was put to sleep by Ezralon the unicorn.
But Aleyna doesn’t realize she’s asleep. Instead, her spirit haunts the halls of her ruined castle in a dream-like existence, believing everything is still perfect.
When Prince Darién is dared to go to the ruins by three of his friends who know he’s afraid of ghosts, the secrets they uncover stun them all.
43. The Princess Game by Melanie Cellier
The Four Kingdoms #4
On her sixteenth birthday, Celeste of Lanover was cursed to “fall asleep.” But it was only her mind that started to slumber.
To all those around her, Celeste appears to be nothing but a foolish and mindless husk.
Little do they know that Celeste’s mind isn’t really gone. And it’s a secret she must keep at all costs if she wants to save her kingdom.
44. Ten Thousand Thorns by Suzannah Rowntree
(This book is not technically YA, but it has crossover appeal.)
For a hundred years, Princess Morning Light has meditated in a hidden temple surrounded by ten thousand thorns. Could her long-lost sword skill be the key to stopping the Vastly Martial Emperor?
What do readers say?
“I found Ten Thousand Thorns to be a very enjoyable read that gave a unique take to the Sleeping Beauty tale. Suzannah Rowntree’s language stays true to the fairytale prose I’ve grown up with. Her prose was creative, and rhythmic making her a writer to look up to.” -Camillea @ Camillea Reads
45. Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer by Maureen McGowan
When Princess Lucette was born, the Vampire Queen of Sanguinia put a curse on her: once she pricks her finger, Lucette will only wake at dusk and fall asleep at dawn.
All alone in an eternity of night, Lucette is the only one who can protect her family from the dangerous vampires who are out for blood.
What do readers say?
“This is a Young Adult novel suited for any age. Fans of Alex Finn and Carolyn Turgeon will definitely enjoy this!” – Cyle @ Seeing Night
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A vampire slayer, a martial artist, a mill employee, an heiress to a multiplanetary cooperation…
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