Spindle's End

In Robin McKinley's enchanting reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty legend, "Spindle's End" introduces Rosie, a seemingly ordinary young woman raised by the eccentric fairy, Katriona, and her fellow fae folk in the quiet village of Lesser Gimlet. Unbeknownst to Rosie, her true identity is Princess Briar Rose, whisked away from the royal court as an infant to escape a sinister curse laid upon her by the malevolent fairy Pernicia. The curse dictates that on her twenty-first birthday, she will prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal slumber. As her fateful birthday draws near, Rosie, who cherishes her 'ordinary' life, must come to terms with her hidden royal heritage and the immense responsibility it entails. With the help of her unconventional family, a touch of unexpected magic, and her own burgeoning courage, Rosie must confront the ancient evil and challenge the very nature of her destiny to save not only herself but also her entire kingdom.