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* "Vedder weaves compelling character back stories into a complex plot, rich with detail and magic, and balances heart-pounding action with romance, travel, and thorough worldbuilding. This gender-flipped retelling effortlessly melds romance, adventure, and fantasy. Highly recommended. SLJ, (starred review)
A fast-paced and adventurous retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Tor.com
Packed with fully fleshed-out characters and lots of adventure, this book is a fun read that will easily draw fairy tale lovers. Vedder s first novel nicely balances its exciting plot with touching matters of the heart. Booklist
An enchanting read for fans of fairy-tale romance and girls with battle axes. Kirkus Reviews
[An] action-packed, gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty reenvisioning .Video game-style fantasy tropes and energetic plotting provide an alternative to Forgotten Realms and David Eddings for new readers of epic fantasy. Publishers Weekly
Leslie Vedder is a YA author who loves girl heroes and adventurers. She grew up on fantasy books, anime, fanfiction, and the Lord of the Rings movies, and met her true love in high school choir. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in creative writing, and currently lives in Colorado with her wife and two spoiled house cats.