The Bone Spindle, Leslie Vedder
The Bone Spindle, Leslie Vedder
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The Bone Spindle

Author: Leslie Vedder

Narrator: Lindsey Dorcus

Unabridged: 11 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/11/2022


Synopsis

An Instant Indie Bestseller!
 
Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.

Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love.

Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.

Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.

Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi—until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.

Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way—not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane’s heart, along with whatever else she’s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.

Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.

About The Author

Leslie Vedder is a YA author who loves girl heroes and adventurers. She grew up on fantasy books, anime, fanfiction, and the Lord of the Rings movies, and met her true love in high school choir. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in creative writing, and currently lives in Colorado with her wife and two spoiled house cats.


Reviews

Goodreads review by theresa on February 28, 2022

The Bone Spindle reads like a classic action movie. Think Indiana Jones but with teenage girls, a gender swapped sleeping beauty retelling and an axe wielding lesbian. A fast paced, adventurous story full of magic, curses and a wonderful friendship. I was in the mood for action, for something to grip......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on August 10, 2021

Hello! Author review time! I’m not really active on Goodreads, but I’m so excited to share this book with everyone! THE BONE SPINDLE is my love letter to fairytale mashups, action movies that are like one long chase scene from beginning to end, and partners who start out hating each other (but would......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on November 28, 2022

Star Rating: —> 4.5 Stars Okay—WOW —seriously, what an AMAZING debut. I am speechless over the fact that this is a debut novel! I loved the LGBTQIA+ rep, also—Shane was my fav POV & character; what a damn BADASS! Queer & proud! Her dedication to the MAIN protagonist, Fi, is platonic, but absolutely br......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 13, 2022

Hello a gender swapped sleeping beauty retelling yes please but I need the sequel now......more

Goodreads review by Brend on June 28, 2024

When I read fantasy this is exactly what I'm expecting to get: an ax lesbian simping for a witch and a butterfly-hating historian teaming up to save the soft-sunshine-Speak-Now-Stan prince.......more


Quotes

AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER!
A POPSUGAR AND BUSTLE MOST ANTICIPATED TITLE OF THE YEAR

AN AMAZON, BUSTLE, GIZMODO AND GOODREADS BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH

* "Vedder weaves compelling character back stories into a complex plot, rich with detail and magic, and balances heart-pounding action with romance, travel, and thorough worldbuilding. This gender-flipped retelling effortlessly melds romance, adventure, and fantasy. Highly recommended.”— SLJ, (starred review)
 
“A fast-paced and adventurous retelling of Sleeping Beauty.” –Tor.com

“Packed with fully fleshed-out characters and lots of adventure, this book is a fun read that will easily draw fairy tale lovers. Vedder’s first novel nicely balances its exciting plot with touching matters of the heart.” Booklist

An enchanting read for fans of fairy-tale romance and girls with battle axes.” Kirkus Reviews

“[An] action-packed, gender-flipped “Sleeping Beauty” reenvisioning….Video game-style fantasy tropes and energetic plotting provide an alternative to Forgotten Realms and David Eddings for new readers of epic fantasy.” Publishers Weekly