The Bone Spindle (The Bone Spindle, #1)

by Leslie Vedder

An Instant Indie Bestseller!
 
Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.

Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love.

Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.

Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.

Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi—until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.

Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way—not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane’s heart, along with whatever else she’s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.

Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.

• ISBN10: 0593325842
• ISBN13: 9780593325841
• Publish Date: 10 January 2023 (first published 11 January 2022)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Razorbill
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 432
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780593325841

Reviews

[Terri M. LeBlanc]

Be still my heart! This retelling of Sleeping Beauty had it all — action, adventure, kick-ass fighting women and boys who don't pressure them. I can't wait for book two!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[alindstadtcorbeax]

Star Rating: —> 4.5 Stars

Okay—WOW —seriously, what an AMAZING debut. I am speechless over the fact that this is a debut novel!

I loved the LGBTQIA+ rep, also—Shane was my fav POV & character; what a damn BADASS! Queer & proud! Her dedication to the MAIN protagonist, Fi, is platonic, but absolutely breathtaking. I'm lucky to say I have a friend that is as dedicated to me, & I am dedicated to like that (HI, Darcey, my lil sis