The Bone Spindle
Book 1 in The Bone Spindle
- Subject
- Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- Publisher
- Razorbill
- Size
- 13.5 cm Ă 20.8 cm
- ISBN
- 9780593325841
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Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.
Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesnât believe in true love.
Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.
Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, whoâs been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.
Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fiâuntil she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now sheâs stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.
Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her wayânot to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shaneâs heart, along with whatever else sheâs after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.
Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.
Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.
Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesnât believe in true love.
Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.
Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, whoâs been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.
Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fiâuntil she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now sheâs stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.
Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her wayânot to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shaneâs heart, along with whatever else sheâs after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.
Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.
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What reviewers said
AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER!
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AN AMAZON, BUSTLE, GIZMODO AND GOODREADS BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH
"Vedder weaves compelling character back stories into a complex plot, rich with detail and magic, and balances heart-pounding action with romance, travel, and thorough worldbuilding. This gender-flipped retelling effortlessly melds romance, adventure, and fantasy. Highly recommended.â
âA fast-paced and adventurous retelling of Sleeping Beauty.â
âPacked with fully fleshed-out characters and lots of adventure, this book is a fun read that will easily draw fairy tale lovers. Vedderâs first novel nicely balances its exciting plot with touching matters of the heart.â
âAn enchanting read for fans of fairy-tale romance and girls with battle axes.â
â[An] action-packed, gender-flipped âSleeping Beautyâ reenvisioningâŠ.Video game-style fantasy tropes and energetic plotting provide an alternative to Forgotten Realms and David Eddings for new readers of epic fantasy.â
