Sleep Like Death
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From the New York Times bestselling author of TikTok sensation Cinderella Is Dead, comes a dark fantasy twist on the classic fairy tale Snow White.
Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the most ruthless princess of them all?
In the land of Queen's Bridge, an evil knight has roamed for generations. His sorcery has tricked and tortured the queen's subjects in their weakest moments.
Princess Eve was raised with one purpose: to destroy the Knight. Her unique magical ability to conjure weapons from nature fuels her confidence to finally deliver justice to her queendom. But the Knight has more power than Eve realized--and his hold the Queen through a magic mirror, reveals a shocking secret from Eve's past.
Now Eve must decide if she's ready to risk everything to face the knight-and accept a destiny that could destroy her.
Perfect for fans seeking out:
- Fairy tale retellings with a twist
- Touching mother/daughter stories
- Horror-tinged fantasy
Praise for Sleep Like Death
“This vividly realized, page-turning reimagining of a beloved tale includes enticing secrets and a central journey with heartwarming highs and heartbreaking lows. A spellbinding narrative of betrayal, redemption, and the enduring magic of maternal love.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Lovers of reimagined fairytales, rejoice: Bayron has done it again . . . This is a must for teen collections.” —School Library Journal
“Bayron brings an inventive spin to her adventure-filled 'Snow White' . . . [a] dramatic YA crusade.” —Shelf Awareness
“Full of heroism, romance and wisdom, Sleep Like Death is a wonderful coming-of-age fantasy that will delight readers searching for a robust fairy tale retelling.” —Book Page
“Bayron delivers a haunting fairy tale in this atmospheric 'Snow White' reimagining.” —Publishers Weekly
“This lively, immersive adventure pulls recognizable characters from the world of fairy tales, and a dash of flair makes this wholly unique. For anyone seeking a dark and eerily beautiful story.” —Booklist
“Kalynn Bayron's writing is alchemy itself, blending contemporary fantasy with a dose of haunting mystery and a dropper of gothic fiction. An intoxicating tale about the power of about Black motherhood and daughterhood, and family bonds that can't be broken. Like the poisonous plants Briseis tends to, This Poison Heart is mesmerizing and beautiful.” —Tracy Deonn, New York Times bestselling author, on THIS POISON HEART
“Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale. . . . She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after.” —Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD
“The book centers Black characters, and its prose sings. . . . This Wicked Fate is a delightful novel about literal Black Girl Magic, found family, and queer love, with adventures and a satisfying twist on Greek mythology.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review, on THIS WICKED FATE
“Flipping the Cinderella tale on its head, Bayron's take challenges patriarchy with kick-butt heroines and a counter-story that will forever change how readers perceive fairy tales.” —Booklist, starred review, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD
