The Sleeping Prince

The Sleeping Prince is the second book in Melinda Salisbury's young adult fantasy trilogy, 'The Sin Eater's Daughter.' This installment shifts focus to Errin, the sister of a character from the first book, as she navigates a kingdom plunged into chaos by the newly awakened and malevolent Sleeping Prince. Errin, a resourceful apothecary, must use her knowledge of herbs and poisons to survive and ultimately discover the key to ending the Prince's reign. The book explores themes of rebellion, identity, family loyalty, and the moral complexities of power. While the publisher listed an age range of 4-11, this is definitively a Young Adult novel, appropriate for readers aged 14 and up due to its complex plot, mature themes, and significant violence.

Using magic to control the golems he has raised, the legendary Sleeping Prince has woken, killed King Merek, and taken Lormere, and many of its people are refugees, including Errin and her sick mother--but there are those who oppose the Prince, and Errin, a skilled apothecary, may hold the key to ending his power.