Spellbound

Step into a dark and magical world in the enchanting new fantasy and fairytale retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden’s The Bear and The Nightingale, and Uprooted by Naomi Novik.



What if Beauty never went to sleep?

In a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is born. In accordance with ancient custom, a blessing ceremony takes place to bestow the princess with magical gifts – along with a terrible curse.

But this is not the love story you may think you know.

There is no enchanted sleep for the princess, and no handsome prince to save the day. Just three women, who together concoct a desperate plan of misdirect that changes the course of all their lives.

Except dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make.

They can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .

Review

Captivating . . . immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding! ― Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS

Beautifully written and atmospheric . . . a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale ― Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME

A deliciously magical novel . . . I devoured it! ― Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM

A perfect blend of fairy tale magic and family drama ― A.C. Wise, author of WENDY, DARLING

A wonderfully imaginative retelling ― Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA

An exquisitely feminist twist on the age-old tale of Sleeping Beauty, subversive, imaginative, and wholly immersive ― Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, Author of The Witch and the Tsar

About the Author

Georgia Leighton is a Senior Marketing Manager in publishing. Before working in publishing, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, receiving a distinction.

Georgia lives in London with her family and many books. Her debut adult novel, Spellbound, is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.