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Discover the atmospheric, feminist fairy tale retelling that asks, What if Beauty never went to sleep?
"They had not known there would be so much magic."In a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is born. In accordance with ancient custom, a blessing ceremony takes place to bestow the princess with magical gifts – along with a terrible curse.
Except this is not the love story you may think you know. There is no enchanted sleep for the princess, and no handsome prince to save the day. Just three women, who together concoct a desperate plan of misdirect that changes the course of all their lives.
But dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make. They can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .
Spellbound by Georgia Leighton
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780857505910
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld)
'Spellbound is a captivating retelling of Sleeping Beauty: immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding! For all those who grew up on Robin McKinley and Stardust, who love Katherine Arden, Frances Hardinge and Joanne Harris, this book is sheer joy,' ― Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS
'Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew,' ― Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME
'A deliciously magical novel and an absolute delight to read. Style and story equally magnificent. I devoured it!' ― Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM