The Bone Spindle

The Bone Spindle reimagines Sleeping Beauty with a thrilling, adventurous twist, perfect for young adult readers aged 12-18. It follows Fi, a treasure hunter who accidentally pricks her finger on a cursed spindle, linking her to a sleeping prince, Briar Rose. Alongside Shane, a fierce warrior, Fi must navigate a world of dark magic, Witch Hunters, and personal challenges to break the curse. The book explores themes of identity, courage, and unexpected love, including a queer romance subplot. Parents should note its fast-paced plot, strong female characters, and elements of peril typical of fantasy adventures.

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.