The Story
SPELLBOUND
Step into a atmospheric fantasy world in this fairy tale retelling that asks, What if Beauty never went to sleep?
'A wonderfully imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Spellbound weaves together atmospheric prose with enchanting characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA
"They had not known there would be so much magic."
In 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.
Except this is not the love story you may think you know. There 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.
But dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make. They can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .
'Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME
Readers are enchanted by Spellbound!
'A gorgeously atmospheric Gothic fantasy that had me hooked from the first page to the last!' Reader review
'I can't explain how much I enjoyed it. I can't even put it into words' Reader review
'A fantastic retelling of Sleeping Beauty which is a story I adore. This book was insane! It was twisted, it was gripping but it was so darn good!' Reader review
MAIDEN
'Maiden is a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly crafted a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. Utterly breathtaking'
Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE
'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own. Epic and vivid, the world of Maiden captivates from the very first page and thrusts you into an unforgettable journey alongside characters you can’t help but root for'
Samantha Sotto Yambao, Sunday Times bestselling author of WATER MOON
'A wonderfully imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Spellbound weaves together atmospheric prose with enchanting characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA, on Spellbound
'Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME, on Spellbound
‘A deliciously magical novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!’
-- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM, on Spellbound
‘Immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding…this book is sheer joy'
--Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS, on Spellbound
Description
SPELLBOUND
Step into a atmospheric fantasy world in this fairy tale retelling that asks, What if Beauty never went to sleep?
'A wonderfully imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Spellbound weaves together atmospheric prose with enchanting characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA
"They had not known there would be so much magic."
In 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.
Except this is not the love story you may think you know. There 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.
But dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make. They can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .
'Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME
Readers are enchanted by Spellbound!
'A gorgeously atmospheric Gothic fantasy that had me hooked from the first page to the last!' Reader review
'I can't explain how much I enjoyed it. I can't even put it into words' Reader review
'A fantastic retelling of Sleeping Beauty which is a story I adore. This book was insane! It was twisted, it was gripping but it was so darn good!' Reader review
MAIDEN
'Maiden is a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly crafted a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. Utterly breathtaking'
Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE
'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own. Epic and vivid, the world of Maiden captivates from the very first page and thrusts you into an unforgettable journey alongside characters you can’t help but root for'
Samantha Sotto Yambao, Sunday Times bestselling author of WATER MOON
'A wonderfully imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Spellbound weaves together atmospheric prose with enchanting characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA, on Spellbound
'Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME, on Spellbound
‘A deliciously magical novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!’
-- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM, on Spellbound
‘Immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding…this book is sheer joy'
--Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS, on Spellbound
