A Spindle Splintered

A Spindle Splintered is a wonderful novella and retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a modern day twist, and I was thoroughly surprised by the depth in this story!

Synopsis: Zinnia Gray is turning 21, and knows she's living on borrowed time. Afflicted with a disease that causes protein deposits to build up in her organs, she knows her life is short. Her lifelong obsession with all Sleeping Beauty-related stories spurs her best friend Charmaine to organize an epic Sleeping Beauty themed 21st birthday party in "the highest tower in the land" (the guard tower of a defunct penitentiary), complete with a spinning wheel on which Zin pricks her finger. Zin is transported to another dimension, a fairy-tale world with a perfect princess, Primrose, whom Zin knows she needs to save because she knows what's ahead for Primrose. But the events that follow aren't like any fairy tale Zin has ever read, and who knows what might happen to provide a happily ever after?

What appealed to you the most?

There's a great deal of sarcastic humor throughout the book, and y’all know I love an story that can make me laugh!

There were also surprises around every corner, and I just loved the directions and twists the author took in her writing of this retelling.

How did the characters and dual timelines come across?

I just love the characters. They were so unique and fun!

I wasn’t expecting the dual timelines and dimensions, but they were such a fun surprise and added an excellent layer to the story.

How was the pace?

This tale is fast-paced and creatively told. I was rooting for the best outcome for all involved, and Harrow delivered that for me.

Do you recommend this book?

Yes I do! I was presently surprised by how much I enjoyed this book, and I liked how Harrow gave the perfect feminist, lesbian-affirming twist to the tale.

This is the first book in the Fractured Fables series, and I can't wait to see what happens to Zin and the crew in the next installment.