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Dreaming Beauty: Fairytale Retelling of La Belle au Bois Dormant (Dreaming Princesses Book 1) Kindle Edition

by C. Rae D'Arc (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

Sleeping Beauty was asleep for a hundred years. What did she dream about?

Princess Emerald of Somnus planned the perfect ball for her sixteenth birthday. She even modeled it after the midnight masquerades that she and her sisters secretly attended. Everything was perfect…until a poisoned spindle threw her into a deep sleep with vivid dreams of an unknown land: modern England.

In a world of smart phones and cockney, Emerald knows she must be dreaming, especially with her hypoesthesia and strange power over plants. Lost and confused, Emer is welcomed by the Honorables Caden Seaver and Mica Wright. These two sons of lords and best friends went looking for one final adventure to inspire their creative hobbies before family obligations ruled their lives. They never expected to find a lost princess who claimed to be dreaming. Emer’s stories about Somnus might be the perfect solution to Caden’s writer’s block until she starts to influence his heart more than his writing.

The longer that Emer dreams, the more she wonders what’s happening in Somnus, which world is her true home, and how much time she has before the poison spreads through her body. Emer must find a way to wake up and trust her heart before the poison numbs it forever.


Explore the beauties and wonders of today's England in this fairy tale retelling of Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty. Fans of Disney’s “Enchanted” (2007) and twisted fairy tales may consider this story a dream come true.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Dreaming Princesses
  2. Print length
    338 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 28, 2022
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. File size
    3.6 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5CQWDYH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 28, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0B4KGP4KN
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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C Rae D'Arc

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C. Rae D'Arc has been involved in every stage of a book's life. As a writer, editor, retailer, reader, and reviewer, she once worked four part-time jobs simultaneously. Thankfully, one of them actually paid her. She received her Bachelors in English from Brigham Young University, and now lives in the Tri-Cities of Washington with her husband and Aussie dog.

Latest Release: "Golden Locks and Riddles."

PS. To save you from hiccups, D'Arc only has one syllable.

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Customers enjoy this fairy tale retelling, appreciating its new twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty story. Moreover, they find the writing quality excellent, with one customer noting it's suitable for both youth and adults.

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9 customers mention "Story telling"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling of this fairy tale retelling, appreciating its new twist on an old tale. One customer notes how the author weaves little nuances throughout the narrative, while another mentions how it keeps readers wondering and anticipating.

"...It had a little romance, suspense and even a little of a thriller." Read more

"...Funny and poignant, Emer’s experiences are an adventure in themselves though most of the plot doesn’t revolve around a fairytale land...." Read more

"Such a fresh new take on a classic tale. I’ve heard that tag line on a lot of different fairytale renditions. But with this one it actually applies...." Read more

"This book was boring and flat. The premise of the book was good but it was ruined by flat banter and poor storytelling...." Read more

5 customers mention "Sleepiness"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book offers a fresh take on Sleeping Beauty, with one customer noting it's a different twist on the classic tale.

"I loved this story!! It was a totally different story from Sleeping Beauty. The heroine was strong and very independent...." Read more

"telly enjoyed reading and listening to Dreaming Beauty. The author is a gifted writer and I am looking forward to the next one in the series.." Read more

"It was a very refreshing way to look at sleeping beauty. Similar to the Disney version, but enough differences it kept my attention" Read more

"...A fun light read to peak your imagination. Taking you a new adventure for the sleeping beauty." Read more

4 customers mention "Enjoyment"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one describing it as delightful.

"...The heroine was strong and very independent. It was so good, I could not put it down till I finished it...." Read more

"telly enjoyed reading and listening to Dreaming Beauty. The author is a gifted writer and I am looking forward to the next one in the series.." Read more

"...Unexpected magic and love found keeps the story moving and delightful. On to book two." Read more

"Quite interesting!!!!! Fun to read!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting it is suitable for both youth and adults.

"telly enjoyed reading and listening to Dreaming Beauty. The author is a gifted writer and I am looking forward to the next one in the series.." Read more

"...Well-written and carefully plotted, Dreaming Beauty is a solidly constructed novel that starts with Sleeping Beauty but springs into a narrative all..." Read more

"Great writing for youth and adults! Wonderful author...she knows her stuff!" Read more

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  • Pattylion
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story telling
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    I loved this story!! It was a totally different story from Sleeping Beauty. The heroine was strong and very independent. It was so good, I could not put it down till I finished it. It had a little romance, suspense and even a little of a thriller.
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  • Theresa Beehler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a unique story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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    telly enjoyed reading and listening to Dreaming Beauty. The author is a gifted writer and I am looking forward to the next one in the series..
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  • shadow oaks resident
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than a retelling of a fairy tale
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
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    C. Rae D’Arc’s Dreaming Beauty has all the elements of a fairy tale retelling as well as several surprises. The first in a series, Dreaming Beauty combines the fantasy and romance of a fairy tale with the snark and modern sensibility of a contemporary.
    Princess Emerald (“Emer”) of Somnus has been put in a deep sleep after pricking her finger on a needle of a spinning wheel.. Sound familiar? The reader departs from the standard narrative when the book explores what happened to Emer while she’s dreaming.
    She has a vivid and astonishing dream of a world with metal ships that fly overhead, electronic boxes that tell you everything you want to know, and scandalous clothing. In other words, she lands in twenty-first century United Kingdom. Funny and poignant, Emer’s experiences are an adventure in themselves though most of the plot doesn’t revolve around a fairytale land.
    Well-written and carefully plotted, Dreaming Beauty is a solidly constructed novel that starts with Sleeping Beauty but springs into a narrative all its own. I’m excited to find out where C. Rae D’Arc will take the Dreaming Princesses series next.
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  • Theresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars a new twist to an old tale
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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    It was a very refreshing way to look at sleeping beauty. Similar to the Disney version, but enough differences it kept my attention
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  • Jenny Roemmich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh take on a classic tale
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
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    Such a fresh new take on a classic tale. I’ve heard that tag line on a lot of different fairytale renditions. But with this one it actually applies. I loved all the creativity and little nuances the author entwined in their story. A fun light read to peak your imagination. Taking you a new adventure for the sleeping beauty.
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  • Michelle
    2.0 out of 5 stars Very Slow
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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    I really tried to like this book. It’s a different twist on Sleeping Beauty but takes the whole book to get to anything good. None spicy.
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the time it took to read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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    This book was boring and flat. The premise of the book was good but it was ruined by flat banter and poor storytelling. The book doesn’t pick up until Chapter 13 then falls flat again and rambles on about nothing. I will not waste more time reading the rest of the series.
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  • Ryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars adorable
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    This is a beautiful retelling. Unexpected magic and love found keeps the story moving and delightful. On to book two.
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  • Mitch Baker
    4.0 out of 5 stars a fairytale worth reading
    Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2023
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    Fun, entertaining, and had me giggling. Clean romance is hard to find and I appreciated that in this book. Would recommend.
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wholesome
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 27, 2023
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    Lo descargué el día de Stuff your Kindle Day y se convirtió en una joyita, fue intrigante el como nos lleva a una versión de la Bella Durmiente qué casi no nos cuentan y es la más lógica. Los personajes son carismáticos, y tiene un tinte de magia y encanto, si eres fan de los cuentos de hadas y de "Encantada" así como el mundo de los sueños, realmente recomiendo esta mágica aventura. Es el primero de una serie de libros pero se defiende como solitario también.
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