Curse of the Thirteenth Fey: The True Tale of Sleeping Beauty [Paperback] Yolen, Jane

Jane Yolen flips the Sleeping Beauty tale on its head, telling it from the perspective of the uninvited thirteenth fairy — the one who cursed the princess. Turns out she's not evil, just furious at being snubbed and watching her sisters fawn over royalty while the old magic fades. This is Sleeping Beauty as political commentary: about power, about who gets written into history and who gets cast as the villain, about what happens when ancient forces collide with human arrogance. Yolen writes with her signature sharp intelligence, giving depth to a character we've only ever known as a silhouette in the doorway. The curse isn't random spite — it's consequence. Perfect for readers who loved *Wicked* or *Spindle's End*, or anyone who suspects the fairy tales lied about who the real monster was.