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Dreaming Beauty (Dreaming Princesses) Paperback – June 29, 2022

by C. Rae D'Arc (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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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 3
    Dreaming Princesses
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 29, 2022
  5. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.84 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-13
    979-8804013227
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B4KGP4KN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (June 29, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8804013227
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.84 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 66 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: "Little Red and the Lumpy Bed" (Dreaming Princesses, #3)

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

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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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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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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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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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cheryl holden
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome twist of a fairy tale!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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Great writing for youth and adults! Wonderful author...she knows her stuff!
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite interesting!!!!! Fun to read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022
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Love the characters. Very interesting, keeps you wondering and anticipating!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible read
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
Loved the book so much I bought the 2nd book right away, and can not wait until the next one comes out!!! I highly recommend it to anyone who likes fairytales at all!
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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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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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