A.Does true love break curses or begin them? The dark sorceress of “Sleeping Beauty” reclaims her story in this sequel to Malice. “A truly original and clever retelling of a classic that had me racing to the end-you’ll never look at ‘Sleeping Beauty’ the same way again.” -S. I loved it!” -Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of the Queens of Renthia series “Absolutely dazzling! Full of love, power, and betrayal, Malice is as compelling as a spell, as captivating as an enchantment, and as fascinating and delicious as a fairy-tale curse. I’m sure I won’t be the only one!” -Richelle Mead, internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy “I spent a lot of late nights getting lost in this world of sorcery, intrigue, and-of course-true love. Walter’s debut is engrossing from its first page, with a striking cast of characters, thrilling romance, and a world so vivid it will wrap thorns around your dreams.” -Roshani Chokshi, author of The Gilded Wolves

“A beautifully imaginative and feminist retelling of a fairy tale so often swept into the dark. Fairy tale lovers of all ages will be thrilled.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The villain takes center stage in Walter’s superlative debut, a refreshing spin on ‘Sleeping Beauty.’. “The many twists and dark moral questions keep the pages flying.” - Publishers Weekly “For readers looking for a sapphic romance with a dash of dark magic, Misrule is a satisfying conclusion to the Malice duology.” - Nerds & Beyond

“Fans of reimagined fairy tales and LGBTQ+ themes will be delighted with the conclusion of this fantasy duology.” - Booklist (starred review)

But could Aurora love the villain Alyce has become? And the dream of the world they would have built together is nothing but ash.Īlyce vows to do anything to wake the woman she loves, even if it means turning into the monster Briar believes her to be. But it is a love that came with a heavy price: Aurora now sleeps under a curse that even Alyce’s vast power cannot seem to break. Princess Aurora saw through Alyce’s thorny facade, earning a love that promised the dawn of a new age. Not even the one person who holds her heart. And no one will escape the consequences of her wrath. Once a realm of decadence and beauty, Briar is now wholly Alyce’s wicked domain. “Fans of reimagined fairy tales and LGBTQ+ themes will be delighted with the conclusion of this fantasy duology.”- Booklist (starred review)įeared and despised for the sinister power in her veins, Alyce wreaks her revenge on the kingdom that made her an outcast. Does true love break curses or begin them? The dark sorceress of “Sleeping Beauty” reclaims her story in this sequel to Malice.

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