Well…
I hardly know where to begin. I finished this book over 2 weeks ago, and still I’m not sure this review is quite what I mean to say. With that in mind, I’ve enlisted the help of Miss J. Alexander to express my thoughts. Cuz, y’all…

This about sums it up…

Let’s start with some background. The Claiming of Sleepy Beauty is book one of Anne Rice’s very adult take on the classic fairly tale. You have a kingdom far, far away; a prince comes to the rescue of the enchanted princess and breaks the 100 year old spell, but not with a kiss. Or not with just a kiss.

First, I can say that unlike most reviews I’ve read, I will not slam this book simply because it’s no holds barred, balls to the wall, hardcore erotica. Erotica. Not erotic romance. Shit is real in this book. Don’t come…