I could still remember that sometimes, I hate fairy tales as a child. They lacked action, and the princesses in the stories are always ‘damsel in distress’ sort of girl. And they’re always waiting for their prince or knight in shining armour to rescue them from the tower or something. I did not exactly fancy those sweet and docile fairy tales. It annoys me that the princesses or the heroines always have to depend on men in order to have their ‘happily ever after’. My dad always have to make up his own stories where the heroines are much more dynamic instead of just docile.
After reading Cinderella: Ninja Warrior by Ms. Maureen McGowan, I knew I had to have more of these twisted fairy tales where the heroine is full of courage and bravery instead of merely princesses who were dreaming for their true love while being locked away in a tower.
Like Cinderella, Ms. McGowan’s Sleeping Beauty is another dynamic character, and like Cinderella, I adore Ms. McGowan’s version of Sleeping Beauty, and I had a lot of fun making decision on Sleeping Beauty’s behalf as I read along. This is really a fun book, and I would suggest this to every young adult and those young at heart if they’re looking for something different in a fairy tale. Thumbs up for Ms. McGowan’s Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended to those who loves action-packed fairy tales.
I received this ARC from Baker & Taylor Publishing Group (Silver Dolphin Books) via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book, and I was not compensated in any ways for reviewing this book.
Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer will be released on 1st April 2011, and you can pre-order it from Barnes And Noble/Amazon.
More information on the author, please head over to her website HERE.
Cleffairy: I kinda hate stories about meek, submissive women. We’re more than just a damsel in distress, waiting for the knight in shining armour in a locked tower!
Thanks so much! I prefer stories about girls and women who can save themselves, too!
Hi Maureen, thank you for dropping by again. LOL… well, it’s nice reading your ‘twisted’ book for a change. It’s really refreshing…:D Keep up the good work and hope there will be more from you. 😀
This kind of book sure will have more than one ending, so did you ever go back re-read the book and choose different option?
Oh… I have yet to re-read it. LOL.
awww sure a nice read, furthermore u read using ebook reader. should bodek people to buy for me, btw you haven’t review your ebook reader. heheh
I’ll review it when I have time to spare…. now still festive season… 🙁 busy running around.