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Synopsis
Rosalinda had been asleep for 62 years when she was woken by a kiss. Locked away in slumber, the 16-year-old Rose slept straight through dark times that killed millions and utterly changed the world. Hailed upon her awakening as the long-lost heir to an interplanetary empire, she is thrust alone into a dangerous future.
Is A Long, Long Sleep appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A YA sci-fi retelling featuring a teenage girl who awakens after 62 years to a devastated future. Contains moderate violence from a changed world, emotional themes of loss and isolation, and mild romance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Rose's disorienting journey waking up to a completely transformed world where she must navigate dangerous politics and discover what happened while she slept.