Why did I read this book: Jane Yolen is an author I have loved since I was in middle school – from her fantasy novels to her science fiction to her short fiction. Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel, but part of Tor’s Fairy Tale series A journey that will lead her to unspeakable brutality and horror. But a promise Rebecca makes to her dying grandmother will lead her on a remarkable journey to uncover the truth of Gemma’s astonishing claim: I am Briar Rose. Genre: Historical, Fairy Tale, Mystery, Young AdultĪ powerful retelling of Sleeping Beauty that is “heartbreaking and heartwarming.”Īn American Library Association “100 Best Books for Teens”Īn American Library Association “Best Books for Young Adults”Įver since she was a child, Rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother Gemma’s stories about Briar Rose.
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