In "Awakened: A New Twist on a Timeless Tale" by Melissa Marr, readers are drawn into a modern reimagining of the classic Sleeping Beauty story. The narrative follows a young woman, unaware of her royal lineage, who is thrust into a world of faeries, magic, and dark secrets. As she confronts a powerful curse that threatens her existence and the lives of those she loves, she must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover her true identity. With themes of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery, the tale explores what it means to awaken not just from sleep, but to one's true potential. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 37 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

Melissa Marr was voted in high school the "most likely to end up in jail". Instead, she went to graduate school, worked in a bar, became a teacher and did a lot of writing. Wicked Lovely is her first novel.