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4.68 AVERAGE
4.68 AVERAGE
Absolutely Beautiful Love story
This one is my personal favorite out of this series even though Cinderella has always been my favorite princess, and her version in this series was amazing. This retelling of Sleeping Beauty is the best I've ever read, the story is so gripping and the love is so sweet and pure between the hero and heroine. I also love that it is in two parts as the prince has to wait for his love to awaken, the reader must wait to hear it told. LOVE IT!! Definitely going to be a reread
This one is my personal favorite out of this series even though Cinderella has always been my favorite princess, and her version in this series was amazing. This retelling of Sleeping Beauty is the best I've ever read, the story is so gripping and the love is so sweet and pure between the hero and heroine. I also love that it is in two parts as the prince has to wait for his love to awaken, the reader must wait to hear it told. LOVE IT!! Definitely going to be a reread
I was a little put off by Briar’s boldness, but after seeing glimpses of Gideon throughout the story, I was excited to learn more about him and watch him get his happily ever after!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A truly sweet and beautiful love story, best retelling of Sleeping Beauty I have ever read!
adventurous
funny
slow-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
Very very sweet. I liked her, I liked Gideon, and I liked their relationship. I liked that she didn't just blam wake up and was fine, but I thought that her not remembering was pretty cruel.
The next in The Cursed Kingdom Chronicles, Spindled Slumber is a sweeping retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Princess Briar has a death curse, but she would rather focus on tending her rose vines, whiting the desert gardens of her kingdom, snooping around the castle and spending as much time as possible with her ill mother than worry about it. When her father announces they are traveling to meet the two cold Haleston princes, she is certain that she wants nothing to do with the traitor prince look-alike. But the golden-haired prince and his reclusive ways make her more curious than ever, she simply can’t leave him alone. As she searches for a way to help her mother, she is drawn in more and more by Prince Gideon of Haleston and wants to see him smile, even if only once. Prince Gideon seems to have been cursed twice. Not only does he look the spitting image of the traitor King Falcon himself, may he rot in the mountain, but his true curse will kill whomever he falls in love with. Keeping away is the only way to protect the maidens who visit, he spends his days reading in the library. But when a princess with opinions, confidence, and unwavering curiosity catches his attention, Gideon knows he must keep his distance from the captivating yet irritating princess of Thorn, even if it goes against his own desires. No matter how hard he tries though, he cannot stop his feelings from growing, but he knows he will kill her if he cannot control his heart. Can he break his curse? Will one prick from the spindle of a spinning wheel save them both? Or will it keep them apart forever?
I was excited to read this book! We have already had the opportunity to meet Gideon in previous books and I was so ready to read his story. Every book in the series has just made me fall in love with the characters and the world more, and this one was no exception. Briar was a lot of fun. She was curious, confident, and feisty. I loved her connection with her family and her vibrancy. She was full of life and it came out in the pages. I did want to shake my head at her curiosity sometimes, but I loved how she cared for people. I will be honest, for me Gideon was more of a draw for this story! I was so excited to see his story and it did not disappoint. I felt for him as he struggled with his curse and what it meant for his future. It was so much fun to see him and Briar interact. They were opposites in so many ways and it was adorable to read. I loved watching him open up to her and how he provided support for her to flourish.
The magic and elements of Sleeping Beauty were so imaginative. I loved the way Ms. Eshbaugh did and I do not want to give spoilers, but it is so cool how it plays into earlier books too! It was such a fun treat! I loved getting to see the kingdoms through ‘Briar and Gideon’s eyes. We also get to see some old friends from past books, which is always a joy. Overall, this is an amazing fairytale-inspired romance that can be read as a standalone, but is so much more fun to read in the series. It is full of magic, adventure, and romance, but only kissing.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
I was excited to read this book! We have already had the opportunity to meet Gideon in previous books and I was so ready to read his story. Every book in the series has just made me fall in love with the characters and the world more, and this one was no exception. Briar was a lot of fun. She was curious, confident, and feisty. I loved her connection with her family and her vibrancy. She was full of life and it came out in the pages. I did want to shake my head at her curiosity sometimes, but I loved how she cared for people. I will be honest, for me Gideon was more of a draw for this story! I was so excited to see his story and it did not disappoint. I felt for him as he struggled with his curse and what it meant for his future. It was so much fun to see him and Briar interact. They were opposites in so many ways and it was adorable to read. I loved watching him open up to her and how he provided support for her to flourish.
The magic and elements of Sleeping Beauty were so imaginative. I loved the way Ms. Eshbaugh did and I do not want to give spoilers, but it is so cool how it plays into earlier books too! It was such a fun treat! I loved getting to see the kingdoms through ‘Briar and Gideon’s eyes. We also get to see some old friends from past books, which is always a joy. Overall, this is an amazing fairytale-inspired romance that can be read as a standalone, but is so much more fun to read in the series. It is full of magic, adventure, and romance, but only kissing.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
Reader’s Notes:
– this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone
– this is told from Briar & Gideon’s points of view
– Briar’s mother is unable to leave her bed/is dying
Review:
I adored Briar & Gideon’s story so so much! It was a beautiful grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two of them and I loved Briar’s determination to get a smile out of Gideon and to find out more about him through conversations with him (though he wanted nothing of the sort). I loved that Gideon had to fight against himself the longer he knew Briar (trying to stop falling for her) and at times found himself either looking forward to the next time she’d interrupt him or forgetting that he was trying to avoid her in the first place. I also loved the twist given to this Sleeping Beauty tale that makes it so different from other retellings I’ve read. I loved that Briar & Gideon’s love stood the test of time and that they shared a love for taking care of the magical roses of Thorn. I’m curious to know how Stephan’s curse was tied to Briar’s and what the curse truly is (what tale it’ll be in connection with). I am so excited to keep reading this series and to discover who will be getting what tale!
Summary:
Princess Briar of Thorn is not like other princesses. She likes to snoop and listen in on conversations that are meant to be private. A secret or a mystery can grab her attention and she won’t be able to let it go without pursuing answers to the best of her ability. Though Briar finds her efforts turned to a new subject when her father arranges for them to visit the princes of Haleston. With Briar’s curse coming into it’s deadly affect in the next few years, she needs to kiss her true love to break the curse and her family hopes that one of the princes will fulfill that role. But it seems that the prince that truly interests her wants absolutely nothing to do with her. With each passing year, Briar is finding her interest in the crown prince to be nothing in comparison to his brother, Gideon. And Gideon makes for an interesting subject for Briar to study with his conflicting emotions and actions as she manages to break through his walls little by little. If only he’d stop pushing her away every time they’ve made progress…
Gideon has no interest in falling in love with someone due to his curse, and luckily any princess he’s met just further helps him to solidify his decision. Until the Crown Princess of Thorn comes to visit and is nothing like the other princesses. She sneaks around and searches for any little bit of information when a subject catches hold of her and she has a confidence in herself that Gideon wishes he didn’t find intriguing. Especially since Briar has decided that the latest mystery she must crack is getting to know him. It’s endearing in the worst possible way, and detrimental to the both of them. Gideon could never forgive himself if he fell for Briar and enacted his curse when she expects her own curse to break at that same moment…
– this is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone
– this is told from Briar & Gideon’s points of view
– Briar’s mother is unable to leave her bed/is dying
Review:
I adored Briar & Gideon’s story so so much! It was a beautiful grumpy/sunshine dynamic between the two of them and I loved Briar’s determination to get a smile out of Gideon and to find out more about him through conversations with him (though he wanted nothing of the sort). I loved that Gideon had to fight against himself the longer he knew Briar (trying to stop falling for her) and at times found himself either looking forward to the next time she’d interrupt him or forgetting that he was trying to avoid her in the first place. I also loved the twist given to this Sleeping Beauty tale that makes it so different from other retellings I’ve read. I loved that Briar & Gideon’s love stood the test of time and that they shared a love for taking care of the magical roses of Thorn. I’m curious to know how Stephan’s curse was tied to Briar’s and what the curse truly is (what tale it’ll be in connection with). I am so excited to keep reading this series and to discover who will be getting what tale!
Summary:
Princess Briar of Thorn is not like other princesses. She likes to snoop and listen in on conversations that are meant to be private. A secret or a mystery can grab her attention and she won’t be able to let it go without pursuing answers to the best of her ability. Though Briar finds her efforts turned to a new subject when her father arranges for them to visit the princes of Haleston. With Briar’s curse coming into it’s deadly affect in the next few years, she needs to kiss her true love to break the curse and her family hopes that one of the princes will fulfill that role. But it seems that the prince that truly interests her wants absolutely nothing to do with her. With each passing year, Briar is finding her interest in the crown prince to be nothing in comparison to his brother, Gideon. And Gideon makes for an interesting subject for Briar to study with his conflicting emotions and actions as she manages to break through his walls little by little. If only he’d stop pushing her away every time they’ve made progress…
Gideon has no interest in falling in love with someone due to his curse, and luckily any princess he’s met just further helps him to solidify his decision. Until the Crown Princess of Thorn comes to visit and is nothing like the other princesses. She sneaks around and searches for any little bit of information when a subject catches hold of her and she has a confidence in herself that Gideon wishes he didn’t find intriguing. Especially since Briar has decided that the latest mystery she must crack is getting to know him. It’s endearing in the worst possible way, and detrimental to the both of them. Gideon could never forgive himself if he fell for Briar and enacted his curse when she expects her own curse to break at that same moment…
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
I loved all the world building in this story and how delicate Kayla was with the romance and how it unfolded.
Seeing 2 characters fall in love twice in the same book was inspiring. It’s a testament that true love stands the test of time even with the changing of personalities and personal goals. It was a gorgeous story and I can’t wait for the next book!
Seeing 2 characters fall in love twice in the same book was inspiring. It’s a testament that true love stands the test of time even with the changing of personalities and personal goals. It was a gorgeous story and I can’t wait for the next book!