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slaapkameractivist's review against another edition
4.5
I got this as an audio arc on Netgalley and it has since come out. This was amazing, I wasn't expected to get as hooked as I got but I should have known cause it has dragons. It has some spice so it helped that I enjoyed the narrators cause I regularly struggle with male narrators. They are too monotone but not here.
lucyanna's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
hotheadbooknerds's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Firstly Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the audio ALC of this book. Please note this gift has not affected the way in which I have reviewed this book.
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CrownofSlumber by RLPerez is a 4.2 ⭐️ read.
The Crowns of the Fae books can be read in any order as stand-alone novels.
Please note the trigger warnings before reading this books.
I so love a good retelling, and this one of Sleeping Beauty is really good.
This book is filled with twists, dark fae magic, deadly court schemes at war, and some steamy romance! What more could we ask for?
Best quote: “Even when the stars go dark, still I will burn for you, filling the night sky to guide you back home to me.”
Spicy Level - 🌶️
Audio Book Available
Publisher: WillowHavenPress
Narrator: EvelynRose & TimPaige
Publication date: 06th February 2025
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alannafowler's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What a fantastic audiobook and a fun retelling of sleeping beauty. The relationships were believable and the world building was so full of intrigue. Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review. I see this is part of a series so I would be interested to see how this progresses.
amyrene1530's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this! I love a good fairytale retelling, especially when it's been refreshed, and I feel like this book delivers on that. Aurelia (the FMC) was rather annoying and hated Fenn (the MMC) for no good reason (especially when he helped her at every turn), which, after a while became bothersome, but not enough to make me stop listening. It was nice to see the female be the most powerful in the room for a change. I feel like we keep getting all-powerful males with shadow powers in the romantasy genre, so this was a refreshing change. The fake engagement, warring courts, and one-bed tropes all had me kicking my feet in happiness. The spice was a solid 2/5 on the spice scale, but what we got was absolutely fabulous! The world-building made this feel like a place we could really go to rather than just giving us the basics to fill in at our leisure, and it made me ravenous for more of this world.
The narrators did a fantastic job of differentiating voices, so we clearly knew who was speaking, and I felt they did a decent job of voicing the opposite sex, as well.
Fantastic book, and I look forward to future books in this series!
Thank you, NetGalley, Willow Haven Press, and the author, for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The narrators did a fantastic job of differentiating voices, so we clearly knew who was speaking, and I felt they did a decent job of voicing the opposite sex, as well.
Fantastic book, and I look forward to future books in this series!
Thank you, NetGalley, Willow Haven Press, and the author, for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
lamiaslibrary's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
🌶️🌶️.5
Don't let the humorous courting a princess plot start fool you. This book is full of secret plots, action and a steamy fake to real romance between two enemy courts. This was a beautifully woven series entry with subtle nods to its inspiration while changing up all the parts that didn't age well. FMC Aurelia was a fiery, loyal protector with a strong backbone until the very end. MMC playboy Prince Fenn was equally well written and multidimensional in all the best ways, with some great character growth. Did I mention there are dragons?! The world building was vast and immersive, and I think I can tell which court was the author's favorite or maybe that is just my bias. The spice was a perfect medium and the banter was smirk-worthy. This is a great read for fans of ACoTaR, Fourth Wing and A Cursed Son.
🌹Fairytale inspired
🐉Dragons
🌹Fae Courts
🐉Enemies to lovers
🌹Fake engagement
🐉Banter
🌹Both have pasts
🐉Secret identities
🌹Dual POV
🐉He falls first
The audiobook was narrated by Evelyn Rose and Tim Paige and both nailed it. While both were a bit weak with their voices of the opposite sex, they both fit my mental image of the MCs they were voicing. The flow was great and kept me immersed in the story. Tim especially nailed the tones and emotions being portrayed, especially when he delivered a quote that will live rent-free in my head for a bit. 🥵♨️
Thank you Willow Haven Press via Netgalley for this ALC. All opinions are my own.
Don't let the humorous courting a princess plot start fool you. This book is full of secret plots, action and a steamy fake to real romance between two enemy courts. This was a beautifully woven series entry with subtle nods to its inspiration while changing up all the parts that didn't age well. FMC Aurelia was a fiery, loyal protector with a strong backbone until the very end. MMC playboy Prince Fenn was equally well written and multidimensional in all the best ways, with some great character growth. Did I mention there are dragons?! The world building was vast and immersive, and I think I can tell which court was the author's favorite or maybe that is just my bias. The spice was a perfect medium and the banter was smirk-worthy. This is a great read for fans of ACoTaR, Fourth Wing and A Cursed Son.
🌹Fairytale inspired
🐉Dragons
🌹Fae Courts
🐉Enemies to lovers
🌹Fake engagement
🐉Banter
🌹Both have pasts
🐉Secret identities
🌹Dual POV
🐉He falls first
The audiobook was narrated by Evelyn Rose and Tim Paige and both nailed it. While both were a bit weak with their voices of the opposite sex, they both fit my mental image of the MCs they were voicing. The flow was great and kept me immersed in the story. Tim especially nailed the tones and emotions being portrayed, especially when he delivered a quote that will live rent-free in my head for a bit. 🥵♨️
Thank you Willow Haven Press via Netgalley for this ALC. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
monarcadelibros's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Thanks NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for a genuine review.
Aurelia surprised me! This is described as a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but it is so much more! Some tropes found in this book; forbidden love & forced proximity. There are also dragons, creatures of fantasy worlds, and multiple plot twists! The story was quite entertaining and quite the adventure!
As for specifics to the audio, I can't say i enjoyed the accents. Aurelia's narrator with a Fen's accent was not great, and Fen's accent for Aurelia also left a lot to be desired Thankfully it didn't remove from enjoyment of the story, but it was a bit distracting.
This is a review of the audiobook.
Aurelia surprised me! This is described as a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but it is so much more! Some tropes found in this book; forbidden love & forced proximity. There are also dragons, creatures of fantasy worlds, and multiple plot twists! The story was quite entertaining and quite the adventure!
As for specifics to the audio, I can't say i enjoyed the accents. Aurelia's narrator with a Fen's accent was not great, and Fen's accent for Aurelia also left a lot to be desired Thankfully it didn't remove from enjoyment of the story, but it was a bit distracting.
This is a review of the audiobook.
jenjenreads85's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sleeping beauty retelling
With magic, fae and dragons.
Enemies to lovers
If you like ACOTAR and Fourth wing then you will love this one.
Mysterious and magical.
Aurelia must align with an enemy court , Fenn’s court, to save both her family and kingdom.
As they journey back to his court she learns he may not be what she thought he was. He is deeply caring for his people and protective.
Will they be able to look past each others secrets to get along and save the people?
This story is captivating and narrated very well.
With magic, fae and dragons.
Enemies to lovers
If you like ACOTAR and Fourth wing then you will love this one.
Mysterious and magical.
Aurelia must align with an enemy court , Fenn’s court, to save both her family and kingdom.
As they journey back to his court she learns he may not be what she thought he was. He is deeply caring for his people and protective.
Will they be able to look past each others secrets to get along and save the people?
This story is captivating and narrated very well.
christinabooktreasures's review against another edition
5.0
Color me impressed! I generally enjoy retelling, but this one was several steps above the average retelling. The author flawlessly spun romantasy into this book in a way that captured & held my attention to the very end. I have never read anything by this author but I am eager to read the next book in this series! If you like retellings, you will definitely love this Sleeping Beauty romantasy.
emmalilien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A sleeping spell has befallen the people of Princess Aurelia’s court. In order to reverse the spell, she has to seek out the help of Prince from an enemy court. Prince Fenn is known for being a womanizer and nothing else but his court had the only cure; stardust. When Prince Fenn travels to Aurelia’s court to ask for aid for his court, they strike a bargain. They will pretend to be betrothed in order to gain what each party needs.
As they travel back to his court and get to know each other, Aurelia learns that Fenn isn’t what he seems. Through his persona is a person who cares deeply for his people and will do anything to protect them. On their journey, they learn a dark secret about each other’s court and about each other. Will Aurelia be able to look past his secrets and will Fenn be able to look past hers?
I thought that this was a really interesting Sleeping Beauty retelling. Both Aurelia and Fenns secrets were interesting. I think this story went beyond the classic Sleeping Beauty story and made it its own. While I wish the courts were better explained and I would have liked a map to see where each were, it’s not the most important thing.
I did think that this book had some similar aspects to another book series but it’s not a direct copy and paste so I personally didn’t mind it. I’m looking forward to the next book as I’m curious about what fairy tale will be next! I think it would be fun to do a fairy tale that’s less popular as it might be one that I don’t know as well. I’m definitely going to keep an eye out on this series and author!
As they travel back to his court and get to know each other, Aurelia learns that Fenn isn’t what he seems. Through his persona is a person who cares deeply for his people and will do anything to protect them. On their journey, they learn a dark secret about each other’s court and about each other. Will Aurelia be able to look past his secrets and will Fenn be able to look past hers?
I thought that this was a really interesting Sleeping Beauty retelling. Both Aurelia and Fenns secrets were interesting. I think this story went beyond the classic Sleeping Beauty story and made it its own. While I wish the courts were better explained and I would have liked a map to see where each were, it’s not the most important thing.
I did think that this book had some similar aspects to another book series but it’s not a direct copy and paste so I personally didn’t mind it. I’m looking forward to the next book as I’m curious about what fairy tale will be next! I think it would be fun to do a fairy tale that’s less popular as it might be one that I don’t know as well. I’m definitely going to keep an eye out on this series and author!