Spellbound, 9780857505927
Paperback
Three women rewrite fate, defying a curse in this dark fairy tale.
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Spellbound

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  • Paperback

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    23 April 2025

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Summary

Spellbound: A Feminist Retelling of Sleeping Beauty

In a remote castle on a windswept island, a royal heir is born. Ancient custom dictates a blessing ceremony, bestowing magical gifts—and a terrible curse.

But this is not the love story you know. There is no enchanted sleep for the princess, and no handsome prince to save the day. Just three women, who concoct a desperate plan that changes their lives.

Dark magic cannot be tricked. As the curse looms, each woman fac…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780857505927
ISBN-10:0857505920
Author:Georgia Leighton
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Bantam Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:23 April 2025
Weight:700g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 40mm
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Critics Review

Spellbound is a captivating retelling of Sleeping Beauty: immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding! For all those who grew up on Robin McKinley and Stardust, who love Katherine Arden, Frances Hardinge and Joanne Harris, this book is sheer joy * Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS * Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew * Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME * A deliciously magical novel and an absolute delight to read. Style and story equally magnificent. I devoured it! * Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM * A perfect blend of fairy tale magic and family drama. Leighton gives Sleeping Beauty new life in Spellbound. This book is sure to delight fans of the fairy tale and gain new ones * A.C. Wise, author of WENDY, DARLING * A wonderfully imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Spellbound weaves together atmospheric prose with enchanting characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale * Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA *

About The Author

Georgia Leighton

Georgia Leighton is a Senior Marketing Manager in publishing. Before working in publishing, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, receiving a distinction. Georgia lives in London with her family and many books. Her debut adult novel, Spellbound, is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.

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