A review by tarotweird
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen

3.0

I read this book a few years ago because I thought it would be a modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty. While it is true that it has underlying elements of the fairytale underneath, this is predominantly a Holocaust book. While I don't mind reading books in different genres, I prefer not to read books with sad endings if I can help it. Although this was not as depressing as it could have been, being a Holocaust book already made it difficult for me to read. The writing was fluid and lovely, the descriptions captivating, but I did not enjoy this book as much because of the subject matter. If you do enjoy this genre, then I recommend this book as it is an interesting take on the subject.