Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75 ⭐
Sleeping Beauty was my favorite Disney movie when I was a kid, so this lovely retelling brought up a lot of fantastic nostalgia for me.
Sleeping Beauty was my favorite Disney movie when I was a kid, so this lovely retelling brought up a lot of fantastic nostalgia for me.
I love fairytale retellings and Anneka Walker does a brilliant job reimagining the classic story of Sleeping Beauty! I enjoyed the way she incorporated so many things from the classic tale yet put her own unique spin on it. From the get go I was invested in Tansy and Marcus and the mystery surrounding both their lives. It’s a magical fresh take on a favorite fairytale combined with a sweet Regency romance.
Tansy is beautiful, thoughtful, yet haunted by her dreams in which she sees both the past and future. After a hurtful betrayal, she and her aunts return to the mysterious Rose Cottage where her mother died hoping to find answers surrounding her past. Finding herself out in the middle of the night lost in a thunderstorm, she seeks shelter at the nearest estate and promptly falls asleep.
Marcus is often unable to sleep and plagued by dreams as well. As a professor, he’s made it his personal study. He’s used his skills to help crown and country and is now caring for his brother’s estate while he’s away. When he finds a beautiful woman asleep in the library, little does he know how she will change his life and unravel his own secrets.
There are so many things to love about this book, from the three lovable aunts to the beautiful imagery of the stars to the palpable attraction between Tansy and Marcus. I also enjoyed Marcus’s brother Simon and his persistent yet carefree personality. I have fond memories of making fairy houses when my daughter was little and loved the way the author used this as another nod to the fairies in Sleeping Beauty. The story kept me enthralled and I couldn’t wait to find out what really happened to Tansy’s parents and what Marcus’ dreams meant. I loved the twists and surprises in this story. Some of my favorite scenes were: the mud fight, the aunts admiring Marcus working, sharing the evening stars, and those amazing kisses.
Definitely recommend to Regency Romance fans and especially fans of fairytale retellings. This book can definitely be read as a standalone however fans of The Masked Baron will enjoy seeing appearances from familiar characters. Can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author and publisher. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
Tansy is beautiful, thoughtful, yet haunted by her dreams in which she sees both the past and future. After a hurtful betrayal, she and her aunts return to the mysterious Rose Cottage where her mother died hoping to find answers surrounding her past. Finding herself out in the middle of the night lost in a thunderstorm, she seeks shelter at the nearest estate and promptly falls asleep.
Marcus is often unable to sleep and plagued by dreams as well. As a professor, he’s made it his personal study. He’s used his skills to help crown and country and is now caring for his brother’s estate while he’s away. When he finds a beautiful woman asleep in the library, little does he know how she will change his life and unravel his own secrets.
There are so many things to love about this book, from the three lovable aunts to the beautiful imagery of the stars to the palpable attraction between Tansy and Marcus. I also enjoyed Marcus’s brother Simon and his persistent yet carefree personality. I have fond memories of making fairy houses when my daughter was little and loved the way the author used this as another nod to the fairies in Sleeping Beauty. The story kept me enthralled and I couldn’t wait to find out what really happened to Tansy’s parents and what Marcus’ dreams meant. I loved the twists and surprises in this story. Some of my favorite scenes were: the mud fight, the aunts admiring Marcus working, sharing the evening stars, and those amazing kisses.
Definitely recommend to Regency Romance fans and especially fans of fairytale retellings. This book can definitely be read as a standalone however fans of The Masked Baron will enjoy seeing appearances from familiar characters. Can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author and publisher. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not a fan of this one at all unfortunately.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Beautifully reimagined Sleeping Beauty story! Tansy has uniquely vivid dreams that tend to come true. Living with her aunts, she moves to Rose Cottage right before her 20th birthday and the mysteries begin to unravel.
Enter Marcus, professor and studier of dreams, seeking to discover the secret to stop his own nightmares. When Tansy unexpectedly appears in his home, sleeping like the dead, he is hopeful she holds the key to that secret.
I love the unlikely friendships that occur between Marcus and the White family, and I love the floral names: Lily, Iris, Aster, Daisy, and Tansy. The flow of the story is beautiful and the mysteries keep you guessing throughout. While the ending seemed a little too tidy, this is one of my favorite retellings to date.
Enter Marcus, professor and studier of dreams, seeking to discover the secret to stop his own nightmares. When Tansy unexpectedly appears in his home, sleeping like the dead, he is hopeful she holds the key to that secret.
I love the unlikely friendships that occur between Marcus and the White family, and I love the floral names: Lily, Iris, Aster, Daisy, and Tansy. The flow of the story is beautiful and the mysteries keep you guessing throughout. While the ending seemed a little too tidy, this is one of my favorite retellings to date.