Sleep Like Death

New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron makes her highly anticipated return to the realm of fairy tales with this thrilling twist on the classic story of Snow White.

Cinderella is dead, but Snow White fights on . . .

Princess Eve was raised with one purpose: to destroy the Knight. Far too many of subjects of Queen's Bridge have been devastated by this evil sorcerer's trickery. Eve's own unique magic--the ability to conjure weapons from nature--makes her a worthy adversary.

As she approaches her seventeenth birthday, Eve is ready to battle. But her mother, Queen Regina, has been acting bizarrely, talking to a strange mirror alone every night. Then a young man claiming to be the Knight’s messenger appears and shares a shocking truth about Eve’s past. Unsure of who to trust, Eve must find the courage to do what she’s always done: fight. But will it be enough to save her family and her queendom?

Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate, and You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight and the middle grade Vanquishers series. She is a classically trained vocalist, and she grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she’s not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, New York, with her family

“This was such a fantastic spin on the Snow-White fairytale. There were twists and turns at every moment with such unforgettable characters. Bayron's fairytale retellings are amazing and something everyone should read. Also, amazing queer representation.” -bookseller, Joseph-Beth Booksellers

"Bayron (Cinderella Is Dead) delivers a haunting fairy tale in this atmospheric 'Snow White' reimagining. . . . beguiling plot." —Publishers Weekly

“Kalynn Bayron has done it again. Full disclosure, I love her work and have read everything she has published and it feels really good to be able to continue to recommend her books to readers again and again. Sleep Like Death is another creative and fun twist on a classic story. I couldn't wait to turn each page and longed to dive back into the world Kalynn had built after I finished the last one.” —Rayna Neilsen, Blue Cypress Books

"This lively, immersive adventure pulls recognizable characters from the world of fairy tales, and a dash of flair makes this wholly unique. For anyone seeking a dark and eerily beautiful story." —Booklist

"This vividly realized, page-turning reimagining of a beloved tale includes enticing secrets and a central journey with heartwarming highs and heartbreaking lows. A spellbinding narrative of betrayal, redemption, and the enduring magic of maternal love." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review