The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty #1

Anne Rice

201 pages • first pub 1983 (view editions) user-added

fiction erotica fantasy romance dark medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy dark, erotic retellings of classic fairy tales that explore themes of power dynamics and sexual fantasy.

Description

From bestselling author Anne Rice, writing as A.N. Roquleaure. In the traditional folktale of 'Sleeping Beauty, ' the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. It is an ancient...

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Community Reviews

2.78
based on 5,919 reviews

Moods

dark: 89%

tense: 37%

challenging: 23%

adventurous: 17%

emotional: 10%

sad: 10%

mysterious: 7%

reflective: 3%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
45% of readers chose Character
10% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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