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Synopsis
In the traditional folktale of "Sleeping Beauty," the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. It is an ancient story, one that originally emerged from and still deeply disturbs the mind's unconscious. Now Anne Rice's retelling of the Beauty story probes the unspoken implications of this lush, suggestive tale by exploring its undeniable connection to sexual desire. Here the Prince awakens Beauty, not with a kiss, but with sexual initiation. His reward for ending the hundred years of enchantment is Beauty's complete and total enslavement to him...as Anne Rice explores the world of erotic yearning and fantasy in a classic that becomes, with her skillful pen, a compelling experience. (back cover)
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is explicit adult erotica featuring graphic sexual content, slavery, and BDSM themes with dubious consent. The entire narrative centers on sexual enslavement and submission, making it completely inappropriate for readers under 18.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, slavery, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
This book is for adult readers only and explores mature erotic themes.