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Sleep Tight Snow White: An Enchanting and Eerie Retelling of a Classic Fairy Tale

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Sleep Tight, Snow White

by Jen Arena

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	22489 KB
Print length	:	32 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

A Dark And Atmospheric Image Of A Woman With Long, Flowing Hair Sleeping In A Glass Coffin. Sleep Tight Snow White Jen Arena

A Gripping and Atmospheric Novel

Jen Arena's Sleep Tight Snow White is a gripping and atmospheric novel that breathes new life into the beloved fairy tale. With its haunting imagery, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

The novel begins with Snow White as a young girl, living with her stepmother, the Evil Queen. The Queen is a cruel and jealous woman, who fears Snow White's beauty will one day surpass her own. She orders her huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill her. But the huntsman cannot bring himself to do it, and instead leaves Snow White alone in the woods.

Lost and afraid, Snow White stumbles upon a cottage inhabited by seven dwarfs. The dwarfs take her in and care for her, but the Queen soon discovers Snow White's whereabouts. Disguised as an old woman, she brings Snow White an apple poisoned with a sleeping potion. Snow White takes a bite of the apple and falls into a deep sleep.

A Dark and Suspenseful Retelling

Sleep Tight Snow White is a dark and suspenseful retelling of the classic fairy tale. Arena's writing is evocative and atmospheric, creating a world that is both beautiful and terrifying. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The novel explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal. Snow White is a strong and resilient character, but she is also vulnerable and innocent. She is constantly torn between her desire to be loved and her fear of being hurt. The dwarfs are loyal and protective, but they are also flawed and have their own secrets.

Sleep Tight Snow White is a haunting and suspenseful novel that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it. It is a must-read for fans of fairy tale retellings, dark fantasy, and psychological thrillers.

An Enchanting and Eerie Retelling

Sleep Tight Snow White is a unique and unforgettable novel that breathes new life into a classic fairy tale. It is a haunting and suspenseful story that will captivate readers of all ages. With its beautiful writing, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, this book is sure to become a classic in its own right.

About the Author

Jen Arena is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She is the author of several novels, including The Last Girl and The Secret of the Stone Garden. Arena lives in New York City.

Sleep Tight, Snow White

by Jen Arena

4.3 out of 5