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Entangled with Fae #5
A Dream So Wicked
A Sleeping Beauty Retelling
A vicious rivalry.
A forbidden desire.
A curse only her enemy can break.
After twenty years stuck in a fae convent with no word from whoever abandoned her there, Briony Rose is all out of hope. But when her parents suddenly claim her and reveal she’s a lost fae princess, she’s burdened with the weight of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. To secure her family’s precarious position, she must marry a wealthy human stranger. She would have done her duty with pride…if it weren’t for Thorne Blackwood.
Thorne Blackwood harbors three things: a secret name, a love for baked goods, and a long-standing plan for revenge on the family that destroyed his own. Briony Rose—a woman born to be his nemesis—provides the solution. With a single touch, he controls her. And through that control, he tricks her into triggering a curse that sends her family into one hundred years of enchanted sleep.
But Briony isn’t the soft princess he expected her to be. She’s just as sharp and cunning as he is, and when she traps him in a bargain to reverse her family’s curse, he has no choice but to join a tense alliance. He too stands to gain from her plans, for if they break the sleeping spell, his own family will return from their forced slumber.
To accomplish their goal, they must cooperate on one task: pair Briony with a husband who will make her parents proud. It should be easy. Thorne has connections while Briony has wit and beauty. What neither of them expects is the forbidden desire that burns in their darkest hearts…
ACOTAR meets Kingdom of the Wicked in this standalone fairytale retelling of Sleeping Beauty. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance where the villain gets the girl, you’ll love this swoon-worthy story in the Entangled with Fae series.
*NOTE this book is upper YA/NA featuring mature situations, moderate violence and gore, substance abuse, and some adult language. The romance is slow burn but leads to moderate steam.
A Dream So Wicked is a complete stand-alone novel set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy. Journey back to Faerwyvae or begin your adventure for the first time with this enchanting tale. Each book in the Entangled with Fae series can be read on its own and in any order. Happily ever after guaranteed!
A vicious rivalry.
A forbidden desire.
A curse only her enemy can break.
After twenty years stuck in a fae convent with no word from whoever abandoned her there, Briony Rose is all out of hope. But when her parents suddenly claim her and reveal she’s a lost fae princess, she’s burdened with the weight of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. To secure her family’s precarious position, she must marry a wealthy human stranger. She would have done her duty with pride…if it weren’t for Thorne Blackwood.
Thorne Blackwood harbors three things: a secret name, a love for baked goods, and a long-standing plan for revenge on the family that destroyed his own. Briony Rose—a woman born to be his nemesis—provides the solution. With a single touch, he controls her. And through that control, he tricks her into triggering a curse that sends her family into one hundred years of enchanted sleep.
But Briony isn’t the soft princess he expected her to be. She’s just as sharp and cunning as he is, and when she traps him in a bargain to reverse her family’s curse, he has no choice but to join a tense alliance. He too stands to gain from her plans, for if they break the sleeping spell, his own family will return from their forced slumber.
To accomplish their goal, they must cooperate on one task: pair Briony with a husband who will make her parents proud. It should be easy. Thorne has connections while Briony has wit and beauty. What neither of them expects is the forbidden desire that burns in their darkest hearts…
ACOTAR meets Kingdom of the Wicked in this standalone fairytale retelling of Sleeping Beauty. If you like enemies-to-lovers romance where the villain gets the girl, you’ll love this swoon-worthy story in the Entangled with Fae series.
*NOTE this book is upper YA/NA featuring mature situations, moderate violence and gore, substance abuse, and some adult language. The romance is slow burn but leads to moderate steam.
A Dream So Wicked is a complete stand-alone novel set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy. Journey back to Faerwyvae or begin your adventure for the first time with this enchanting tale. Each book in the Entangled with Fae series can be read on its own and in any order. Happily ever after guaranteed!
512 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2023
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Tessonja Odette
32 books3,562 followersTessonja Odette is a Seattle-based author of fantasy romance, epic romantasy, and fairytale retellings. Her different series range from cozy fae romcoms to dark and twisty fantasy. In her books you’ll find witty banter, sizzling romance, and breathtaking magic. When she isn’t writing, she’s watching anime, squeezing her pets, or dancing to the music only she can hear.
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June 21, 2024
Magical. Romantic. Alluring.
A Dream So Wicked is a truly beautiful fairytale retelling of Sleeping Beauty, with magic and romance on every page.
Tessonja Odette's A Dream So Wicked is an enchanting journey into a realm where magic, dreams, and darkness intertwine to create an unforgettable tale. From the very first page, I was utterly captivated by the story's rich, imaginative world.
Set in a land where dreams hold immense power, the story follows Briony and Thorne through a labyrinth of mystical experiences and perilous challenges. The author masterfully weaves a narrative that is both complex and deeply engaging, drawing the reader into a world where every corner is filled with magic, wonder, and danger.
What I loved most about A Dream So Wicked was how it transported me to a place where the lines between reality and fantasy blur. The story felt genuinely magical, each twist and turn keeping me on the edge of my seat. There were moments of breathtaking beauty, heart-wrenching sorrow, and thrilling adventure, all woven together in a tapestry of storytelling that is nothing short of mesmerizing. The settings are vividly described, painting a picture of a place that feels both otherworldly and hauntingly familiar. Each scene is crafted with such detail that it's easy to lose yourself in the lush landscapes and beautiful dreamscapes.
This is one of those books that truly makes you feel like you've entered a magical fairytale. ✨️
I loved the nods towards the classic Sleeping Beauty story - with the three fairies, the gorgeous cottage in the woods, and the simply beautiful and breathtaking dancing scenes. If you are wondering, yes, this also includes the pink vs blue situation (if you know, you know)!!
I loved Thorne and Briony's story. The banter, the plot, and the romance were *chef's kiss* - perfection.
In conclusion, A Dream So Wicked is a must-read for fans of fantasy and magical realism. Tessonja Odette has crafted a story that is both timeless and unique, filled with wonder, danger, and a profound sense of magic. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment in this enchanting world and can't recommend it highly enough.
This book was a magical, swoon-worthy fantasy-romance that swept me away from page 1. It's my favourite book in the Entangled with Fae series so far. Five stars, without a doubt.
Happy reading! 😊
A Dream So Wicked is a truly beautiful fairytale retelling of Sleeping Beauty, with magic and romance on every page.
"I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream." 💕
Tessonja Odette's A Dream So Wicked is an enchanting journey into a realm where magic, dreams, and darkness intertwine to create an unforgettable tale. From the very first page, I was utterly captivated by the story's rich, imaginative world.
Set in a land where dreams hold immense power, the story follows Briony and Thorne through a labyrinth of mystical experiences and perilous challenges. The author masterfully weaves a narrative that is both complex and deeply engaging, drawing the reader into a world where every corner is filled with magic, wonder, and danger.
What I loved most about A Dream So Wicked was how it transported me to a place where the lines between reality and fantasy blur. The story felt genuinely magical, each twist and turn keeping me on the edge of my seat. There were moments of breathtaking beauty, heart-wrenching sorrow, and thrilling adventure, all woven together in a tapestry of storytelling that is nothing short of mesmerizing. The settings are vividly described, painting a picture of a place that feels both otherworldly and hauntingly familiar. Each scene is crafted with such detail that it's easy to lose yourself in the lush landscapes and beautiful dreamscapes.
This is one of those books that truly makes you feel like you've entered a magical fairytale. ✨️
I loved the nods towards the classic Sleeping Beauty story - with the three fairies, the gorgeous cottage in the woods, and the simply beautiful and breathtaking dancing scenes. If you are wondering, yes, this also includes the pink vs blue situation (if you know, you know)!!
I loved Thorne and Briony's story. The banter, the plot, and the romance were *chef's kiss* - perfection.
In conclusion, A Dream So Wicked is a must-read for fans of fantasy and magical realism. Tessonja Odette has crafted a story that is both timeless and unique, filled with wonder, danger, and a profound sense of magic. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment in this enchanting world and can't recommend it highly enough.
This book was a magical, swoon-worthy fantasy-romance that swept me away from page 1. It's my favourite book in the Entangled with Fae series so far. Five stars, without a doubt.
Happy reading! 😊
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June 30, 2023AUTHOR'S NOTE: A Dream So Wicked is OFFICIALLY live! This book was so much fun to write, as it was my first where the villain is the love interest. Of course, if you've read my previous books you can probably predict that Thorne Blackwood isn't the baddest of villains. He's a secret softie who bakes cakes. He just so happens to be on a path of vengeance...until he catches feelings. He is one of my favorite book boyfriends that I've written, so I hope you fall in love with him too! It sure doesn't hurt that he has horns and wings, am I right?
Briony was a wonderful character to explore as well. We first meet her in Kiss of the Selkie, and I loved her from the first moment I wrote her on the page. I knew she'd made a great heroine in her own book, and she surprised even me while writing ADSW, showing a morally gray side I hadn't quite realized was there when writing Selkie. Together, Briony and Thorne go on a journey of enemies to lovers romance, found family, and a dose of sizzling steam. You'll also find Romeo and Juliet vibes here, but with a HEA ending, of course.
A Dream So Wicked is out now and is free to read in Kindle Unlimited! Paperbacks and hardcovers are out now too, although (as of release day June 30 2023) some retailers are still in the process of populating the sales pages. They are on Barnes & Noble for sure, and other retailers like Amazon and Waterstones will soon follow. So if you don't see them now, be sure to check back :) The audiobook will be out in the fall, so stay tuned for that too!
In the meantime, here's a peek at the gorgeous hardcover editions. These are standard, so wherever you get your hardcover copy, it will look like this!
Anyhow, thank you to my lovely readers for your enthusiasm and support for this book. My next Faerwyvae book will be A Rivalry of Hearts, the first in my new-in-2024 adult fantasy romcom series, Fae Flings and Corset Strings. Then later in 2024, I'll release my next Entangled with Fae retelling!
Until we meet again, happy reading!
-Tessonja
Briony was a wonderful character to explore as well. We first meet her in Kiss of the Selkie, and I loved her from the first moment I wrote her on the page. I knew she'd made a great heroine in her own book, and she surprised even me while writing ADSW, showing a morally gray side I hadn't quite realized was there when writing Selkie. Together, Briony and Thorne go on a journey of enemies to lovers romance, found family, and a dose of sizzling steam. You'll also find Romeo and Juliet vibes here, but with a HEA ending, of course.
A Dream So Wicked is out now and is free to read in Kindle Unlimited! Paperbacks and hardcovers are out now too, although (as of release day June 30 2023) some retailers are still in the process of populating the sales pages. They are on Barnes & Noble for sure, and other retailers like Amazon and Waterstones will soon follow. So if you don't see them now, be sure to check back :) The audiobook will be out in the fall, so stay tuned for that too!
In the meantime, here's a peek at the gorgeous hardcover editions. These are standard, so wherever you get your hardcover copy, it will look like this!
Anyhow, thank you to my lovely readers for your enthusiasm and support for this book. My next Faerwyvae book will be A Rivalry of Hearts, the first in my new-in-2024 adult fantasy romcom series, Fae Flings and Corset Strings. Then later in 2024, I'll release my next Entangled with Fae retelling!
Until we meet again, happy reading!
-Tessonja
September 21, 2024
“What a shame reality must color what was once a lovely fantasy.”
rating: 4.25★
the final installment of the entangled with fae series and i loveddddddd it omg. a creative take on the sleeping beauty story, there was so much tension, some little twists and turns, and of course some swooning romance. the warring families and reveals had me gagged from the start, and watching them fight their feelings was endlessly entertaining.
“I was named for vengeance. My beautiful nemesis must lose everything I’ve already lost.”
this is definitely one of my favorites of the whole series, i'm so sad for it to be over. thankfully i still have the fair isle trilogy and her new series, fae flings and corset strings (it took me until the epilogue of ADSW to realize who monty is! his book My Feral Romance comes out this december) to read hehe.
“The story is over. It’s time to forget, my pretty nemesis.”
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☾⋆⁺₊𖤐⋆ pre read ☾⋆⁺₊𖤐⋆
i LOVE sleeping beauty, so high hopes for this retelling! (not that tessonja has disappointed me yet)
rating: 4.25★
the final installment of the entangled with fae series and i loveddddddd it omg. a creative take on the sleeping beauty story, there was so much tension, some little twists and turns, and of course some swooning romance. the warring families and reveals had me gagged from the start, and watching them fight their feelings was endlessly entertaining.
“I was named for vengeance. My beautiful nemesis must lose everything I’ve already lost.”
this is definitely one of my favorites of the whole series, i'm so sad for it to be over. thankfully i still have the fair isle trilogy and her new series, fae flings and corset strings (it took me until the epilogue of ADSW to realize who monty is! his book My Feral Romance comes out this december) to read hehe.
“The story is over. It’s time to forget, my pretty nemesis.”
_______________________
☾⋆⁺₊𖤐⋆ pre read ☾⋆⁺₊𖤐⋆
i LOVE sleeping beauty, so high hopes for this retelling! (not that tessonja has disappointed me yet)
May 31, 2024
4 stars.
I just love finding Sleeping Beauty retellings.
I just love finding Sleeping Beauty retellings.
June 30, 2023
4/5★
This book was so magical, romantic and alluring in the most beautiful way possible! The vibes were absolutely everything in this book and I absolutely LOVE ending another reading month with a gorgeous book like this one!
While I do have to say, that it took me a bit to get into the book and the story and the ending was a bit fast paces compared to the slow paced plot, I still loved reading it! It definitely is not my favourite in the series but it’s definitely in the top 3!!
I loved Thorne and Briony’s love story!!
Forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, the villain gets the girl and so so so much more!! It’s amazing! The combination was magnificent and had me immediately intrigued by it!!
Thorne is most definitely swoon worthy!! The way he always defended her and protected her when he was supposed to “hate” her, had me on my freaking knees!!! He’s also soooo romantic!! Like taking her on a starlit flight with his wings so that she can have a new dreamscape and to comfort her when she wasn’t feeling all too well?!?! Ugh I’m in loveeeee!!
The fact that he in general appeared in her dreams and daydreams was such a nice inclusion to the plot and their romance!! It’s completely different from anything I’ve ever read before! It was just so magical and whimsical and I just loved that concept of dreams and magic in this book!!
Briony is also such a beautiful character! The way she is badass and yet also very soft is so nice to see!! I love her passion for dancing and the love she has for her family, even though she didn’t really know them that well yet. It shows how passionate and determined she is which made me love her even more!! She’s definitely a princess to remember!
The fact that Thorne was also willing to always dance with her AND to sacrifice everything for her and her family was just so heart aching to me!! He would literally do ANYTHING for her and this therefore set my standards EVEN HIGHER!!! He’s just perfect in every single way possible!!
Like I already said, the magic system and vibes in this book were also so freaking nicely done, that I couldn’t get enough of them and they made the book even better than it already was!
I also loved the side characters in this story! They all had a significant role to the plot and were all very well written in my opinion!
The small easter eggs of the original ‘sleeping beauty’ fairy tale were also so nicely included into the plot and the dialogues of some characters that it made the book even more fun to read! Gave a bit of a nostalgic feeling to it!
Overall, I absolutely loved this book and its characters and will most definitely miss reading about this university and its people! Highly recommend this book and this series overall to those who love a good fairytale retelling with light fantasy and a strong romance plot!
This book was so magical, romantic and alluring in the most beautiful way possible! The vibes were absolutely everything in this book and I absolutely LOVE ending another reading month with a gorgeous book like this one!
While I do have to say, that it took me a bit to get into the book and the story and the ending was a bit fast paces compared to the slow paced plot, I still loved reading it! It definitely is not my favourite in the series but it’s definitely in the top 3!!
I loved Thorne and Briony’s love story!!
Forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, the villain gets the girl and so so so much more!! It’s amazing! The combination was magnificent and had me immediately intrigued by it!!
Thorne is most definitely swoon worthy!! The way he always defended her and protected her when he was supposed to “hate” her, had me on my freaking knees!!! He’s also soooo romantic!! Like taking her on a starlit flight with his wings so that she can have a new dreamscape and to comfort her when she wasn’t feeling all too well?!?! Ugh I’m in loveeeee!!
The fact that he in general appeared in her dreams and daydreams was such a nice inclusion to the plot and their romance!! It’s completely different from anything I’ve ever read before! It was just so magical and whimsical and I just loved that concept of dreams and magic in this book!!
Briony is also such a beautiful character! The way she is badass and yet also very soft is so nice to see!! I love her passion for dancing and the love she has for her family, even though she didn’t really know them that well yet. It shows how passionate and determined she is which made me love her even more!! She’s definitely a princess to remember!
The fact that Thorne was also willing to always dance with her AND to sacrifice everything for her and her family was just so heart aching to me!! He would literally do ANYTHING for her and this therefore set my standards EVEN HIGHER!!! He’s just perfect in every single way possible!!
Like I already said, the magic system and vibes in this book were also so freaking nicely done, that I couldn’t get enough of them and they made the book even better than it already was!
I also loved the side characters in this story! They all had a significant role to the plot and were all very well written in my opinion!
The small easter eggs of the original ‘sleeping beauty’ fairy tale were also so nicely included into the plot and the dialogues of some characters that it made the book even more fun to read! Gave a bit of a nostalgic feeling to it!
Overall, I absolutely loved this book and its characters and will most definitely miss reading about this university and its people! Highly recommend this book and this series overall to those who love a good fairytale retelling with light fantasy and a strong romance plot!
August 19, 2023
Like is not a word in my vocabulary when describing these books. Loved, cherished, devoured, wish-I-could-read-again-for-the-first time are the only things that fit for me.
I cannot get over how much I freaking love Tessonja Odette's writing. All of her books are just heartwarming, feet kicking, giggling, butterfly inducing romance. Her fairytale retelling twists are EXACTLY what I want in each book and I love every single moment of them.
I cannot get over how much I freaking love Tessonja Odette's writing. All of her books are just heartwarming, feet kicking, giggling, butterfly inducing romance. Her fairytale retelling twists are EXACTLY what I want in each book and I love every single moment of them.
May 24, 2024
I loved this hero. He was so interesting. I felt his pain throughout this story, and he made very hard decisions in life. I could not imagine being born in a family where revenge is all you breathe. It is literally your name. And to fall in love with your enemy? Hmmm that must be a hard pill to swallow.
PS: this is a rapunzel retailing.
PS: this is a rapunzel retailing.
July 10, 2023
I really enjoyed this book, fun addition to this series. I still think Snow White and Cinderella were my favs so far- but I did binge this in 24 hours so it was fun
July 22, 2023
AN ENEMIES TO LOVERS SLEEPING BEAUTY RETELLING?????? YES. PLEASE. This was unreal and I ATE. IT. UP. ALL THE CAP LOCKS!! ALL THE SHOUTING!! THORNE STAN.
November 22, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
August 20, 2024
3.5 stars!
This was a good and safe read for me. I really can’t go wrong with Ms Odette’s books. I enjoy her writing and her little twists. It was predictable, but by far the greatest enemies-to-lovers she has written so far. However, the plot wasn’t my favorite.
I went into this mostly blind, but it was really clear who the love interest was from the start.
I love the dual pov! I wish she did that more with this series.
I ❤️ Minka and Boris with all my soul. They’re just side characters, but my fav 🥰
❤️🔥“Bargains, curses, and family rivalries aside, I want him. My baker, my villain, my dance partner, my friend, my enemy. All of that. I want him.”🔥
It was super clear from the start that the author wanted out with the YA genre. A certain…dream…was held over the story the entire book like an annoying cloud. It was interesting and entertaining, but got old super quick.
All that aside, I have read all the books in the Entangled With Fae series, and will continue to read the books to come out in the future!
This was a good and safe read for me. I really can’t go wrong with Ms Odette’s books. I enjoy her writing and her little twists. It was predictable, but by far the greatest enemies-to-lovers she has written so far. However, the plot wasn’t my favorite.
I went into this mostly blind, but it was really clear who the love interest was from the start.
I love the dual pov! I wish she did that more with this series.
I ❤️ Minka and Boris with all my soul. They’re just side characters, but my fav 🥰
❤️🔥“Bargains, curses, and family rivalries aside, I want him. My baker, my villain, my dance partner, my friend, my enemy. All of that. I want him.”🔥
It was super clear from the start that the author wanted out with the YA genre. A certain…dream…was held over the story the entire book like an annoying cloud. It was interesting and entertaining, but got old super quick.
All that aside, I have read all the books in the Entangled With Fae series, and will continue to read the books to come out in the future!
February 13, 2025
HANDS DOWN FAVORITE OF TESSONJA
omg I love this so much! the characters MWAH. the angst and tension MWAH. the dual pov MWAH. love love love everyone and everything! it was a perfect ending to the series!
omg I love this so much! the characters MWAH. the angst and tension MWAH. the dual pov MWAH. love love love everyone and everything! it was a perfect ending to the series!
July 11, 2023
4.5 ⭐❤
"A Dream So Wicked" is a complete stand-alone novel set in the enchanting world from Entangled with Fae series. This book is one of the best retellings I have read lately and it made my heart beat several times very fast. Why? Out of love for an extremely intriguing villain with a meek heart like a lamb.
What will you find in the book?
⭐enemies to lovers
⭐the villain gets the girl
⭐grey character - who love bakes cakes
⭐proximity
⭐Sleeping Beauty retelling
I still think the second volume referring to Cinderella story was the most wonderful, but this one is very close to the podium. Especially since the story can draw, interest, and the main characters are simply gold. Thorne may be the villain in this story, but he can spot his mistakes, know what he's doing wrong, and still help and care for his Sleeping Beauty. And Briony devotes herself to her dreams (some of them quite interesting 😏) and can see something good in others. Even with Thorne's character flaws, she appreciates him and oh! She can show him that he's a good and loving person, but he just has to believe in himself.
I also love the fact that the author in an interesting way combines the world of Fae and well-known fairy tales into surprising stories full of tension and spark! Although it is retelling, you can feel a breath of freshness in it, it surprises with its phrases and gives the reader a lot of new things.
That's why if you like stories based on fairy tales where the bad guy falls in love with a girl and she falls in love with him... This book will be perfect for you! ❤
"A Dream So Wicked" is a complete stand-alone novel set in the enchanting world from Entangled with Fae series. This book is one of the best retellings I have read lately and it made my heart beat several times very fast. Why? Out of love for an extremely intriguing villain with a meek heart like a lamb.
What will you find in the book?
⭐enemies to lovers
⭐the villain gets the girl
⭐grey character - who love bakes cakes
⭐proximity
⭐Sleeping Beauty retelling
I still think the second volume referring to Cinderella story was the most wonderful, but this one is very close to the podium. Especially since the story can draw, interest, and the main characters are simply gold. Thorne may be the villain in this story, but he can spot his mistakes, know what he's doing wrong, and still help and care for his Sleeping Beauty. And Briony devotes herself to her dreams (some of them quite interesting 😏) and can see something good in others. Even with Thorne's character flaws, she appreciates him and oh! She can show him that he's a good and loving person, but he just has to believe in himself.
I also love the fact that the author in an interesting way combines the world of Fae and well-known fairy tales into surprising stories full of tension and spark! Although it is retelling, you can feel a breath of freshness in it, it surprises with its phrases and gives the reader a lot of new things.
That's why if you like stories based on fairy tales where the bad guy falls in love with a girl and she falls in love with him... This book will be perfect for you! ❤
May 31, 2025
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➳ ꒰ Rating: ✰✰✰/5 ꒱
➳ ꒰ Spice: 🌶🌶.5/5 ꒱
➳ ꒰ Language: 🤬🤬.5/5 ꒱
➳ ꒰ Violence: 🩸.5/5 ꒱
TROPES
⤷ Enemies to Lovers
⤷ One Bed
⤷ One Horse
⤷ Force Proximity
⤷ Romeo Juliet style
⤷ semi-amnesia
⤷ force to work together
⤷ Rival Familes
⤷ Tension
⤷ Cinnamon Roll mmc
⤷ Badass fmc
PLOT
All she wanted was to find her real family, to be wanted,to be love. Briony Rose, force to be in the Coven is now reached her birthday that will decide if she'll become a part of the sisters, or leave to pave her path. On her way to become the better version she is faced with the largest secret in her life. She is force to now be a pawn in a game she never knew she was born into. In a world of rival families, nemesis, and tension. She must pave a way to bring down the old and come the new. Or else all hell will break loose and not only her family will lose everything, but the man she's born to be enemies, but loves will seek the end of his family doom.
MY THOUGHTS
Okay Imagine Cassian looks, and Azriel secrecy, then add a little but of Rhysand sarcasticness and BOOM you get Thorne!!!! THEN you have have personality of Nesta, look of Elain, and fierceness of Feyre and you get Briony. Honestly i've waited for Briony story I knew something good was going to happen for her!!! Also this book has been a whirlwind of emotions, I will say the middle was almost the tipping point of "ugh I want it over" but trust me it gets so much better!!!! Also the plot twists in here had be second guessing my thoughts. And the emotions of the characters felt like my emotions I almost cried for having the most heartwrneching scene given to me. This is like the bridging gap of YA and NA you get the YA retelling vibes, but then like few spicy but not spicy scenes of NA. The spicy scenes are described very little and mostly gives off the innuendo stage vibes. But I will say I enjoyed how the world was so involved and not to mention the cameos of my favorite couple of this whole series!!! and one of the most badass character appearance. Honestly this book was such a great ending to this magical interconnected standalone series!!!!!
QUOTES
⤷ I’ll be the villain so you can be the hero.
⤷ "you're safe, Briony."
"How do you know?"
"Because, I will never let you go. I'll never let you fall. You can let go. But I won't."
⤷ You deserve to be cared about. You, my enemy. You, my friend. You, the girl who haunted my dreams. You are worthy as you are in every form.
⤷ You don't have to do anything to earn their love. You are enough exactly as you are.
⤷ "This may be your manor, but you can't just waltz into my room in the middle of the night, What if I was..."
"Naked? Pleasuring yourself? Dearest nemesis, let's not fret over things iIve seen before."
⤷ What a shame reality must color what was once a lovely fantasy.
⤷ I do have two sides. A girl who dreams and a girl who’s too scared to dream.
⤷ Now I know that goodbyes hurt whether they’re give or not, and the one that cuts the deepest in this moment is the farewell I didn’t get to say
⤷ Within these walls, I’m content. But contentment isn’t the same as freedom.
⤷ I want to bask in their love. I want to hear how they’ve missed me. I want the validation that I was important to these people all along. Selfish indeed. But true.
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➳ ꒰ Rating: ✰✰✰/5 ꒱
➳ ꒰ Spice: 🌶🌶.5/5 ꒱
➳ ꒰ Language: 🤬🤬.5/5 ꒱
➳ ꒰ Violence: 🩸.5/5 ꒱
TROPES
⤷ Enemies to Lovers
⤷ One Bed
⤷ One Horse
⤷ Force Proximity
⤷ Romeo Juliet style
⤷ semi-amnesia
⤷ force to work together
⤷ Rival Familes
⤷ Tension
⤷ Cinnamon Roll mmc
⤷ Badass fmc
PLOT
All she wanted was to find her real family, to be wanted,to be love. Briony Rose, force to be in the Coven is now reached her birthday that will decide if she'll become a part of the sisters, or leave to pave her path. On her way to become the better version she is faced with the largest secret in her life. She is force to now be a pawn in a game she never knew she was born into. In a world of rival families, nemesis, and tension. She must pave a way to bring down the old and come the new. Or else all hell will break loose and not only her family will lose everything, but the man she's born to be enemies, but loves will seek the end of his family doom.
MY THOUGHTS
Okay Imagine Cassian looks, and Azriel secrecy, then add a little but of Rhysand sarcasticness and BOOM you get Thorne!!!! THEN you have have personality of Nesta, look of Elain, and fierceness of Feyre and you get Briony. Honestly i've waited for Briony story I knew something good was going to happen for her!!! Also this book has been a whirlwind of emotions, I will say the middle was almost the tipping point of "ugh I want it over" but trust me it gets so much better!!!! Also the plot twists in here had be second guessing my thoughts. And the emotions of the characters felt like my emotions I almost cried for having the most heartwrneching scene given to me. This is like the bridging gap of YA and NA you get the YA retelling vibes, but then like few spicy but not spicy scenes of NA. The spicy scenes are described very little and mostly gives off the innuendo stage vibes. But I will say I enjoyed how the world was so involved and not to mention the cameos of my favorite couple of this whole series!!! and one of the most badass character appearance. Honestly this book was such a great ending to this magical interconnected standalone series!!!!!
QUOTES
⤷ I’ll be the villain so you can be the hero.
⤷ "you're safe, Briony."
"How do you know?"
"Because, I will never let you go. I'll never let you fall. You can let go. But I won't."
⤷ You deserve to be cared about. You, my enemy. You, my friend. You, the girl who haunted my dreams. You are worthy as you are in every form.
⤷ You don't have to do anything to earn their love. You are enough exactly as you are.
⤷ "This may be your manor, but you can't just waltz into my room in the middle of the night, What if I was..."
"Naked? Pleasuring yourself? Dearest nemesis, let's not fret over things iIve seen before."
⤷ What a shame reality must color what was once a lovely fantasy.
⤷ I do have two sides. A girl who dreams and a girl who’s too scared to dream.
⤷ Now I know that goodbyes hurt whether they’re give or not, and the one that cuts the deepest in this moment is the farewell I didn’t get to say
⤷ Within these walls, I’m content. But contentment isn’t the same as freedom.
⤷ I want to bask in their love. I want to hear how they’ve missed me. I want the validation that I was important to these people all along. Selfish indeed. But true.
March 21, 2025
I have not read a lot of books by Tessonja Odette, but one thing I do know about her is that she damn knows how to write a light, interesting fae romance story, even more so a fairytale retelling!
This did not meet the hype I had from the previous book I had read from her, Heart of the Raven Prince, but it had such interesting ideas for a Sleeping Beauty retelling! The book did not feel that long, but it encompassed a good background for both main characters and their families. Whereas I expected something more... goody goody, we got 2 ver problematic families that the 2 characters really needed to work through their own issues to realize that. And it made me super happy that not everything ended in very happy note. Tessonja's books have some kind of depth into them when it comes to justice and inner workings of a society! A perfect blend of light reading with deeper meaning!
While I find the main duo very cute together and they had a lot of moments together and made ME feel Briony's second hand embarrassment, my issue with their romance is... Monty. I understand the "initial" plan, let's say, but Monty was so annoying, unfortunately, and even though it was often apparent how he does things on purpose to bring Briony and Thorne together, our main characters are just so oblivious. I know author has plans for Monty, but I just... couldn't like his character at all in this book, which took A LOT of enjoyment out of it in some parts and that is why my score is 3 stars.
Secondary characters Minka and Mr. Boris were adorable! I loved to see their loyalty growing and this short appearances made them irreplaceable! I loved them! The 2 families of Briony and Thorne, I already mentioned that they were created very well! So well, in fact, that I was wondering how would the book really end with such problematic families. I feel like the whole problem was swept under a rug a bit in the end, but I am actually impressed at the depiction of having feelings for a family that is, well, kinda duplicitous, but in subtle ways!
All in all, a very fun book!
This did not meet the hype I had from the previous book I had read from her, Heart of the Raven Prince, but it had such interesting ideas for a Sleeping Beauty retelling! The book did not feel that long, but it encompassed a good background for both main characters and their families. Whereas I expected something more... goody goody, we got 2 ver problematic families that the 2 characters really needed to work through their own issues to realize that. And it made me super happy that not everything ended in very happy note. Tessonja's books have some kind of depth into them when it comes to justice and inner workings of a society! A perfect blend of light reading with deeper meaning!
While I find the main duo very cute together and they had a lot of moments together and made ME feel Briony's second hand embarrassment, my issue with their romance is... Monty. I understand the "initial" plan, let's say, but Monty was so annoying, unfortunately, and even though it was often apparent how he does things on purpose to bring Briony and Thorne together, our main characters are just so oblivious. I know author has plans for Monty, but I just... couldn't like his character at all in this book, which took A LOT of enjoyment out of it in some parts and that is why my score is 3 stars.
Secondary characters Minka and Mr. Boris were adorable! I loved to see their loyalty growing and this short appearances made them irreplaceable! I loved them! The 2 families of Briony and Thorne, I already mentioned that they were created very well! So well, in fact, that I was wondering how would the book really end with such problematic families. I feel like the whole problem was swept under a rug a bit in the end, but I am actually impressed at the depiction of having feelings for a family that is, well, kinda duplicitous, but in subtle ways!
All in all, a very fun book!
June 16, 2025
1. I would hardly call this book a Sleeping Beauty retelling. Too many liberties were taken removing it from the source material. From the love interest, multiple curses, time period, and genre switching from fairytale to annoying Bridgerton drama this was a long winded convoluted story with little resemblance to Sleeping Beauty.
2. For a standalone book, there was simply too much happening. There were too many curses, too many false identities, too many rules of fae nature, too many ‘demons’ and ‘seelie’ and ‘unseelie’ forms, too much family history, too many kings, and too many long winded info-dumping dialogue sessions. Not only were there too many confusing and often unnecessary details, sometimes the rules were clearly being thrown in to explain the author’s preference. Thorne being a ‘bat boy’ obviously didn’t fit the pre-determined rules of fae offspring, so another long winded dialogue info-dump had to occur to explain he’s actually a ‘demon.’ Then when he shape shifts we have to be told “it’s okay he didn’t tear his shirt for his wings to come out because fae can shape shift without damaging clothes.” There were just tons of annoying fixes like this that pull the reader from the story and add more and more pages of filler.
3. This book was dry. It starts off with chemistry between Briony and Thorne and quickly fizzes out for the stupid enemies storyline. For well over 300 pages nothing happens.
4. This was an enemies to lovers storyline without redemption in my opinion. Thorne acted unnecessarily and shouldn’t have been forgiven. He used Briony as a tool and made her hold a knife to her father’s throat on the same day she met him.
5. Prince Phillip is the most heroic, witty, and down-bad for his girl Prince in the Disney canon- and he was erased as a love interest in this retelling for an evil standoffish “bat boy.” This is what’s wrong with straight people.
2. For a standalone book, there was simply too much happening. There were too many curses, too many false identities, too many rules of fae nature, too many ‘demons’ and ‘seelie’ and ‘unseelie’ forms, too much family history, too many kings, and too many long winded info-dumping dialogue sessions. Not only were there too many confusing and often unnecessary details, sometimes the rules were clearly being thrown in to explain the author’s preference. Thorne being a ‘bat boy’ obviously didn’t fit the pre-determined rules of fae offspring, so another long winded dialogue info-dump had to occur to explain he’s actually a ‘demon.’ Then when he shape shifts we have to be told “it’s okay he didn’t tear his shirt for his wings to come out because fae can shape shift without damaging clothes.” There were just tons of annoying fixes like this that pull the reader from the story and add more and more pages of filler.
3. This book was dry. It starts off with chemistry between Briony and Thorne and quickly fizzes out for the stupid enemies storyline. For well over 300 pages nothing happens.
4. This was an enemies to lovers storyline without redemption in my opinion. Thorne acted unnecessarily and shouldn’t have been forgiven. He used Briony as a tool and made her hold a knife to her father’s throat on the same day she met him.
5. Prince Phillip is the most heroic, witty, and down-bad for his girl Prince in the Disney canon- and he was erased as a love interest in this retelling for an evil standoffish “bat boy.” This is what’s wrong with straight people.
March 1, 2024
3 stars
tessonja just gets me <3 I can't wait to read the others
tessonja just gets me <3 I can't wait to read the others
June 16, 2023
If you love enemy-to-lover stories mixed with forced proximity and Sleeping Beauty retellings, then A Dream So Wicked is perfect for you.
Instead of Sleeping Beauty (Briony Rose/Rosaline Briar) falling in love with Prince Philip (Monty Phillips) she falls for the son of her enemies (Thorne Blackwood/Vintarys Lemuria). Whereas, in the original Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent cursed Sleeping Beauty to prick her finger and fall into a sleep-like death, in A Dream So Wicked both families have multiple curses on them:
1. Rosaline if she touches Iron will be bound to it forever.
2. Vintarys can never look at his mother's face.
3. If either family draws the blood of the other, then their entire family will fall into a sleep-like death for a hundred years.
Of course, all of these curses come to pass in some way within the first quarter of the book. So, the rest of the time we're following Briony and Thorne attempting to break the sleeping spell on each of their families. As it will be lifted if they complete a task together that neither wants to do but will benefit each of their families. Of course, the more they work towards the goal they set, the less either of them wants it. As they both realize their families are corrupt and that they deserve better.
There are nods along the way to the original tale, while taking on a life of its own. So, Briony plays more of an active role in the curses rather than Sleeping Beauty. We also see that she loves dancing much like the original character and was raised away from her family by three pixies each represented by a specific color. And we to see that tortured past Thorne experienced, so he has a lot to grow from since he was raised to be a tool for vengeance against Briony's family. Also, the two have a past together due to Briony's daydream magic which allowed her to pull Thorne into her dreams for the past two years before they officially met. Though she wasn't aware that it was real, while he did but he came to enjoy those dreams so he never said anything.
There were so many great characters in this book. Briony despite growing up at a convent was witty, smart, and devilish. Thorne has a strong sense of honor as everything he does is for his family, but he also has softer moments when he's baking. Minka and Mr. Boris were hilarious side characters. I seriously love how willing Minka was to claw someone's eyes out for wronging Briony. And Monty was such a love-hate character, but he cemented his place when it was revealed that his games were actually his way of getting Thorne and Briony together, rather than actually trying to get with Briony.
I seriously enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to see the adult fantasy romcom series that he'll be in called Fae Flings and Corset Strings. Especially since it's got Monty in it and given the games he played, I can only imagine what antics he's going to get up to in that series.
*I did receive this book as an ARC in exchange for a review*
Instead of Sleeping Beauty (Briony Rose/Rosaline Briar) falling in love with Prince Philip (Monty Phillips) she falls for the son of her enemies (Thorne Blackwood/Vintarys Lemuria). Whereas, in the original Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent cursed Sleeping Beauty to prick her finger and fall into a sleep-like death, in A Dream So Wicked both families have multiple curses on them:
1. Rosaline if she touches Iron will be bound to it forever.
2. Vintarys can never look at his mother's face.
3. If either family draws the blood of the other, then their entire family will fall into a sleep-like death for a hundred years.
Of course, all of these curses come to pass in some way within the first quarter of the book. So, the rest of the time we're following Briony and Thorne attempting to break the sleeping spell on each of their families. As it will be lifted if they complete a task together that neither wants to do but will benefit each of their families. Of course, the more they work towards the goal they set, the less either of them wants it. As they both realize their families are corrupt and that they deserve better.
There are nods along the way to the original tale, while taking on a life of its own. So, Briony plays more of an active role in the curses rather than Sleeping Beauty. We also see that she loves dancing much like the original character and was raised away from her family by three pixies each represented by a specific color. And we to see that tortured past Thorne experienced, so he has a lot to grow from since he was raised to be a tool for vengeance against Briony's family. Also, the two have a past together due to Briony's daydream magic which allowed her to pull Thorne into her dreams for the past two years before they officially met. Though she wasn't aware that it was real, while he did but he came to enjoy those dreams so he never said anything.
There were so many great characters in this book. Briony despite growing up at a convent was witty, smart, and devilish. Thorne has a strong sense of honor as everything he does is for his family, but he also has softer moments when he's baking. Minka and Mr. Boris were hilarious side characters. I seriously love how willing Minka was to claw someone's eyes out for wronging Briony. And Monty was such a love-hate character, but he cemented his place when it was revealed that his games were actually his way of getting Thorne and Briony together, rather than actually trying to get with Briony.
I seriously enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to see the adult fantasy romcom series that he'll be in called Fae Flings and Corset Strings. Especially since it's got Monty in it and given the games he played, I can only imagine what antics he's going to get up to in that series.
*I did receive this book as an ARC in exchange for a review*
August 15, 2024
I just adore this series! I’d put this in my top three of the series with Heart of the Raven Prince and Touch of Poison. I loooved Thorne and the entire cast of side characters. There’s a Howelesque side character that is getting his own book in a spin-off series and I cannot wait for that one!
Also, this has one of my favorite scenes I’ve read in a romantasy in ages!
Also, this has one of my favorite scenes I’ve read in a romantasy in ages!
April 2, 2024
I am stoked to be back in this magical world of Faerwyvae and this time with a Sleeping Beauty retelling.
Briony Rose has been living her 20 year life in a fae convent. She does not know who her parents are, and when she turns 20 she has to leave the convent. Then all of a sudden her parents come claim her and she finds out she is the long lost princess of a kindom about to collapse. So to secure her kingdom she has to marry a human stranger.
Thorne Blackwood has one goal, revenge on his family. Of course this family is Briony's family.
To get his revenge he goes by a secret name and accompanies Briony to her finace to win his heart.
Thorne was a great grey MMC to read about and at the same time he is this softy who likes to bake.
Briony is a kickass FMC that has her mouth and wits with her.
Briony and Thorne met for the first time in Briony's dreams (this is her magic). She always believe him to be just from her dreams until she meets him for real. They have a great banter together and the chemestry is truly there between Briony and Thorne.
I was suspicious about Briony's parents from the beginning and it was very interesting to see this all play out.
I adored the characters and the children in the fae convent. and Thorne was just wheww.🥵
Tessonja truly knows how to write a magical story and recapture this retelling with her own twists.
I loved being back in this world and it was so much fun to read about all the characters and to see these little easter eggs in there.
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
spice level: 🌶
Briony Rose has been living her 20 year life in a fae convent. She does not know who her parents are, and when she turns 20 she has to leave the convent. Then all of a sudden her parents come claim her and she finds out she is the long lost princess of a kindom about to collapse. So to secure her kingdom she has to marry a human stranger.
Thorne Blackwood has one goal, revenge on his family. Of course this family is Briony's family.
To get his revenge he goes by a secret name and accompanies Briony to her finace to win his heart.
Thorne was a great grey MMC to read about and at the same time he is this softy who likes to bake.
Briony is a kickass FMC that has her mouth and wits with her.
Briony and Thorne met for the first time in Briony's dreams (this is her magic). She always believe him to be just from her dreams until she meets him for real. They have a great banter together and the chemestry is truly there between Briony and Thorne.
I was suspicious about Briony's parents from the beginning and it was very interesting to see this all play out.
I adored the characters and the children in the fae convent. and Thorne was just wheww.🥵
Tessonja truly knows how to write a magical story and recapture this retelling with her own twists.
I loved being back in this world and it was so much fun to read about all the characters and to see these little easter eggs in there.
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
spice level: 🌶
May 15, 2025
4.4⭐️ i loved this book! Although it was a tiny bit predictable in the beginning, I really enjoyed it. I absolutely love Thorne and Minka!
June 30, 2023
To say I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish would be an understatement. To be honest even though I rated the last one in this series, A Taste of Poison , 4 stars, I was a little disappointed with the romance. The chemistry just wasn't there for me. But this! This is stunning. The chemistry between Briony and Thorne is electric. They are not quite grumpy/sunshine characters, but the vibes fit. She loves to annoy him, and he hates that he loves it. He calls her his "little nemesis"... How delicious is that?! And the sexual tension! It gets hot! The spice is strong with this one, but it still remains tasteful.
The tropes are some of my favorites. Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, and whatever you call it when the guy mc helps the girl mc to get another guy but realizes halfway through that they should be together instead. Whatever that trope is, I eat it up everytime! And Thorne plays it so well. The poor boy is breaking tea cups because he's so stressed out. I love to see it! Instead of enemies, I would call Briony and Thorne victims of circumstance. They are enemies because both of their respective families are, and they can't see a way out of that toxic cloud. They are both pawns at play. Thorne's entire purpose in life has been centered around revenge, and Briony's family have reduced her existence down to basically a dowry. Both mcs struggle with self-worth because of what their families put them through. Briony helps Thorne realize that he isn't just a weapon and deserves to be cared for, and Thorne's influence helps Briony gain her strength and autonomy back. It's the perfect combination.
Aside from the romance, everything else is a win for me. The plot pacing is perfect. I never felt bored, and scene transitions weren't clunky. The side characters are so much fun: a cat lady's maid that desperately wants to claw someone's eyes out and a fox butler. The magic system is very whimsical and fits the sleeping beauty theme perfectly. How wonderful would it be to project your memories into dreams that you could share with others? Of course Briony knows full well how embarrassing it can also be with...that dream she doesn't speak off. I can always trust Tessonja to being something familiar and entirely unique to her retellings.
A Dream So Wicked is now in my top 3 for this series. Highly recommend for readers of fantasy romance and to those looking for a fun plot with some political intrigue and found family. If you haven't read anything else from this author, I also recommend Curse of the Wolf King which also features that favorite trope of mine that I can't put a name to. Instead it's the girl helping the guy find a wife and falling in love in the process. Happy reading!
I did recieve a review copy in advance from the author, but all opinions are my own and done voluntarily.
The tropes are some of my favorites. Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, and whatever you call it when the guy mc helps the girl mc to get another guy but realizes halfway through that they should be together instead. Whatever that trope is, I eat it up everytime! And Thorne plays it so well. The poor boy is breaking tea cups because he's so stressed out. I love to see it! Instead of enemies, I would call Briony and Thorne victims of circumstance. They are enemies because both of their respective families are, and they can't see a way out of that toxic cloud. They are both pawns at play. Thorne's entire purpose in life has been centered around revenge, and Briony's family have reduced her existence down to basically a dowry. Both mcs struggle with self-worth because of what their families put them through. Briony helps Thorne realize that he isn't just a weapon and deserves to be cared for, and Thorne's influence helps Briony gain her strength and autonomy back. It's the perfect combination.
Aside from the romance, everything else is a win for me. The plot pacing is perfect. I never felt bored, and scene transitions weren't clunky. The side characters are so much fun: a cat lady's maid that desperately wants to claw someone's eyes out and a fox butler. The magic system is very whimsical and fits the sleeping beauty theme perfectly. How wonderful would it be to project your memories into dreams that you could share with others? Of course Briony knows full well how embarrassing it can also be with...that dream she doesn't speak off. I can always trust Tessonja to being something familiar and entirely unique to her retellings.
A Dream So Wicked is now in my top 3 for this series. Highly recommend for readers of fantasy romance and to those looking for a fun plot with some political intrigue and found family. If you haven't read anything else from this author, I also recommend Curse of the Wolf King which also features that favorite trope of mine that I can't put a name to. Instead it's the girl helping the guy find a wife and falling in love in the process. Happy reading!
I did recieve a review copy in advance from the author, but all opinions are my own and done voluntarily.
May 4, 2024
My favorite retelling yet from the Entangled with Fae series 🥹🫶🏼
It has all the right amount of banter, yearning, slow burn, found family and many more! The characters are well thought out although I wish I could get more backstory from both sides of the families!!
I can’t wait for the next one in the series!
It has all the right amount of banter, yearning, slow burn, found family and many more! The characters are well thought out although I wish I could get more backstory from both sides of the families!!
I can’t wait for the next one in the series!
January 5, 2025
4/5 ⭐️
God, I’ve seen what you’ve done for others. Omg this book was SUCH a vibe read and it was SO GOOD!!!! Holy crap!!!! I loved this!!! So!!!! Much!!!! Princess Aurora aka Sleeping Beauty is my favorite princess so this retelling was so different and fresh, but brought in key things from the original story. Love love love this book!!!!!
God, I’ve seen what you’ve done for others. Omg this book was SUCH a vibe read and it was SO GOOD!!!! Holy crap!!!! I loved this!!! So!!!! Much!!!! Princess Aurora aka Sleeping Beauty is my favorite princess so this retelling was so different and fresh, but brought in key things from the original story. Love love love this book!!!!!
July 15, 2023
For a while I thought I would be forced to rate this book 4.5 stars, because while I loved it, it felt just a bit long… but the last 20% of this book had me IN MY FEELS. This fairy tale romance was so beautiful, it will certainly be sticking with me, and it deserves 5 stars 😍💖
May 10, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 / 5
I seriously don't think there's a book by Tessonja Odette that I've read and haven't enjoyed. Definitely one of my favorite authors! I especially love these fairy tale retellings because they're so unique in how the story is retold.
I seriously don't think there's a book by Tessonja Odette that I've read and haven't enjoyed. Definitely one of my favorite authors! I especially love these fairy tale retellings because they're so unique in how the story is retold.
April 28, 2025
Another wonderful Tessonja Odette book. This one was a Sleeping Beauty retelling but I noticed some homages to Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast as well. The characters were cute- I loved the cat handmaiden. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an enemies to lovers romance, dream powers, dragon-ish shifting, "just one train car", and gaslamp fantasy.
January 5, 2024
Relatedly, I was listening to Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and found out that some portions of it were used in the Disney cartoon. Who would have thought!
May 7, 2024
Ця авторка та її ретелінги в саме серденько, а можна ще?
August 15, 2024
Cute! Well written and and easy to enjoy. I’ll probably forget the characters and story by tomorrow but it was nice while I was reading it!
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