{"product_id":"9781804993989","title":"Spellbound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE INSTANT \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into a dark and magical world in the enchanting new fairytale retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Naomi Novik, and M. A. Kuzniar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat if Beauty never went to sleep?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is born. In accordance with ancient custom, a blessing ceremony takes place to bestow the princess with magical gifts - along with a terrible curse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut this is not the love story you may think you know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no enchanted sleep for the princess, and no handsome prince to save the day. Just three women, who together concoct a desperate plan of misdirect that changes the course of all their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcept dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSpellbound\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ewonderfully imaginative\u003c\/b\u003e retelling of Sleeping Beauty, \u003ci\u003eSpellbound \u003c\/i\u003eweaves together \u003cb\u003eatmospheric \u003c\/b\u003eprose with \u003cb\u003eenchanting \u003c\/b\u003echaracters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'\u003cbr\u003e--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003egorgeously atmospheric Gothic fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e that had me hooked from the first page to the last!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA spellbinding retelling\u003c\/b\u003e that omits the shiny Disney magic of the childhood classic in favour of a \u003cb\u003edark fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e retelling' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBeautifully written \u003c\/b\u003eand atmospheric, \u003ci\u003eSpellbound \u003c\/i\u003eis\u003cb\u003e a fresh, imaginative take \u003c\/b\u003eon the classic fairytale you thought you knew' --Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A\u003cb\u003e deliciously magical \u003c\/b\u003enovel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!' -- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eImmersive\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emagical\u003c\/b\u003e, and of course, \u003cb\u003espellbinding\u003c\/b\u003e… this book is \u003cb\u003esheer joy\u003c\/b\u003e ? Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I can't explain how much I enjoyed it\u003c\/b\u003e. I can't even put it into words' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A fantastic retelling of Sleeping Beauty which is a story I adore. This book was insane! \u003cb\u003eIt was twisted, it was gripping but it was so darn good!\u003c\/b\u003e' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I \u003cb\u003edevoured this story in 24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e as I was captivated by it. The book reeled me in and kept me hooked until the end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ecompelling and thought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e read that lingered with me long after I turned the final page. It's \u003cb\u003ea testament to the strength of women\u003c\/b\u003e, the complexities of morality, and the enduring power of motherhood, love and friendship' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eSpellbound \u003c\/i\u003eis a book that subverts expectations while still honouring the essence of the classic fairytale' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The \u003cb\u003echaracters are really well written\u003c\/b\u003e and I felt really invested in them as individuals and also how they intertwine for the story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An absolutely \u003cb\u003eperfect book to read before bed\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommended it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e_\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**If you loved \u003ci\u003eSpellbound\u003c\/i\u003e, don't miss Georgia Leighton's next novel \u003ci\u003eMaiden\u003c\/i\u003e, a magical feminist retelling of the legend of St George and the Dragon - coming 2026 and available to pre-order now! **\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpellbound was number 3 in the hardback fiction chart w\/c 28\/04\/25\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leighton, Georgia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57079304651134,"sku":"9781804993989","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/0325\/6389\/files\/9781804993989.jpg?v=1773326240","url":"https:\/\/paperandword.com\/products\/9781804993989","provider":"Paper and Word","version":"1.0","type":"link"}