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Synopsis
Heavy is the head—and the eyelids—of the princess who wears the crown… In Rosamund's realm, happiness hinges on a few simple beliefs. For every princess there's a prince. The King has ultimate power. Stepmothers should never be trusted. And bad things come to those who break with Tradition.… But when Rosa is pursued by a murderous huntsman and then captured by dwarves, her beliefs go up in smoke. Determined to escape and save her kingdom from imminent invasion, she agrees to become the subject of one of her stepmother's risky incantations—thus falling into a deep, deep sleep. When awakened by a touchy-feely stranger, Rosa must choose between Tradition and her future…between a host of eligible princes and a handsome, fair-haired outsider. And learn the difference between being a princess and ruling as a Queen.
Is The Sleeping Beauty (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms #5) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A light-hearted fantasy retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a murderous huntsman and a curse-induced sleep, but no graphic violence. Brief romantic awakening (kissing) and themes of choosing one's own destiny over tradition.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder attempt, captivity, and magical coercion.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy watching Princess Rosa break free from fairy tale expectations, fight dwarves, escape hunters, and choose her own prince while saving her kingdom.