Rhynon Thomas' dazzling debut - the mesmerizing Sleeping Beauty and what came after "happily ever after". A hundred years since she fell asleep, Princess Aurora is awakened by the kiss of the handsome prince of a broken kingdom that dreamed of her return. Everywhere they say that she should live happily ever after. But Aurora understands that these are just fairy tales. Her family is long dead. True love is a stranger. A life planned by political opponents while she slept. As Aurora tries to make sense of the new world, she begins to fear that the curse has left its mark on her - flames and danger, that she may be as wicked as the witch who poisoned her. The wedding is approaching. Aurora must decide how she will save the kingdom - marry the prince or run away. Raynon Thomas weaves vivid scenes of action, romance and imagery to reveal a rich imaginary world... and a sleeping beauty you've never met before.