Looooved it!!!

Seriously, I may like Malec more than I liked Zoltan (in the Sea Witch).
This is stand alone, and you do not need to have read the previous book in the series to enjoy this one.
Sleeping Beauty was never my favorite fairy tale, but all the twists and turns and surprises kept me entertained. Aura is just the right amount of spunk, and with everything that happens she doesn't lose that edge even when things could easily drag her down for good.
Like The Sea Witch, the world building is excellent (and absolutely fascinating!) and there are plenty reminders that you should always be open to learning new things instead of being blinded by what everyone always tells you is right.