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The secret world of Briar Rose / Cindy Pham.

Pham, Cindy, 1994- (author.).

Summary:

"One hundred years have passed since the last heir of Gyldan fell into eternal slumber and doomed the once-mighty kingdom to poverty and invasion. At least, that's what the fairy tales claim. Corin is a jaded thief who doesn't believe in fables, even when she searches Gyldan's underground tunnels to find her younger sister, Elly, who ran away to find the sleeping princess in hopes of a better life. Corin's conviction is challenged when she discovers the ruins of the ancient castle, maintained by beings from the kingdom's golden age, who protect a hidden portal into Princess Amelia's subconscious. Following Elly's voice, Corin jumps into the portal and seals the entry behind her. Inside the lush world of Amelia's dreams, the sisters reunite for a new adventure as they meet Briar Rose, Amelia's whimsical alter ego, and Malicine, a sharp-tongued demon with a gift for magic. But as they explore ice castles, sunflower mazes, and star-filled oceans, Corin suspects Briar Rose is hiding darker secrets behind her "perfect" paradise--and that there are some things her subconscious can't bury forever." -- Provided by publisher.
Contains content warning. Reader discretion is advised.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798217113026
  • ISBN: 9798217240449
  • Physical Description: 388 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2026]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Author's note: This story is inspired by my experience with depression and suicidal ideation. If you find the subject matter to be difficult to read, please take care of yourself first." -- Preliminary pages.
Deluxe first edition features a fairytale-inspired embossed jacket, custom colored edges, and illustrated endpapers,
Target Audience Note:
Ages 14 and up Kokila.
Grades 10-12 Kokila.

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Subject:
Doorways > Fiction.
Sisters > Fiction.
Dreams > Fiction.
Characters and characteristics in literature > Fiction.
Sexual minorities > Fiction.
Fairy tales > Adaptations > Fiction.
LGBTQ+ people > Fiction.
Genre:
Young adult fiction.
Portal fantasy fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Queer fiction.
Novels.

Available copies

  • 21 of 34 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 3 current holds with 34 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library YA FIC PHAM (Text) 36015002731814 Young Adult New Fiction Available -
Swansboro Branch Library YA FIC PHAM (Text) 36015002731871 Young Adult New Fiction Available -

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