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Once Upon a Dream

by Liz Braswell

Book 2 in A Twisted Tale

Aurora stops waiting for the prince and starts fighting her way out of Maleficent's dream-trap herself. A moodier, more inward Twisted Tale for readers who want their fairy tales with a little dread underneath.

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Content warnings: Death, Grief, Violence, Mind control, Captivity

Length440 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice0/5

PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Reluctant allies to lovers
Male/female pairing (M/F)
Slow burn
None
Escape
Prince charming

Partners in crime
Perspective shift
Reluctant hero
Banter
The swoon
Protector

Fantasy promise

Ya fantasy
Fairytale retelling
Castle / fortress
High fantasy
Fae
Adventure romance

Mythological
Dragons
Witches/wizards/warlocks

Reading experience

Third person
Medium
Dark
Atmospheric
Moderate
Royalty

Adventurous
Dramatic
Reluctant chosen one
Dreamy
Survivor
Magical
Lush
Bittersweet
Sleeping Beauty retelling
Enchanted forest
Haunted castle

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Book details

Length: 440 pages
Language: English
Format: Book