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4.09 of 5 stars
In this reversal of the Sleeping Beauty story, gorgeous Galiana Montehue—resisting her family's efforts at arranged marriage—scorns all h... read full description

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May 22, 2010
Emily rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I tore through this book in a day and, when I wasn't reading it, wished I was, and yet, at the end of it all I confess myself disappointed.

The setting for the story is good; Galiana is a likeable enough heroine and her situation puts a classic twist on the standard "plain sister meets a guy who loves her sparkling personality" story element. At the beginning of the book, Galiana would pay someone to notice her sparkling personality; all any dude can seem to grasp is that Ga More...
Dec 05, 2009
Christen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
It kinda failed on the more lurid points (they seemed out of place and unnecessary), but the story was entertaining and I liked the characters well enough.
Mar 08, 2010
Shannon added it
Meh. I had a hard time believing that a supposedly strong, bright woman would instantaneously become weak-kneed over the dude that is occupying her castle and imprisoning its occupants. Seriously. And didn't Hall use the "getting married by orders of so-and-so" in the first book in this series.

I'll pass, thanks.
Feb 06, 2012
Thayes rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 31, 2012
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Jan 13, 2012
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Dec 27, 2011
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Jan 04, 2012
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Dec 17, 2011
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Dec 14, 2011
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Dec 14, 2011
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Dec 07, 2011
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Dec 05, 2011
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Dec 02, 2011
Chloe40 rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 28, 2011
Lynette marked it as to-read
Nov 26, 2011
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Nov 15, 2011
Lisa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 14, 2011
Joy marked it as to-read
Nov 13, 2011
Shannon rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 12, 2011
Jacki marked it as to-read
Nov 07, 2011
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Oct 16, 2011
Mel marked it as to-read
Oct 12, 2011
Jenny rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 03, 2011
Lady Reads marked it as to-read
Sep 29, 2011
Ashley rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 28, 2011
Rachel Lee rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 21, 2011
Jamie marked it as to-read
Sep 20, 2011
Claire J rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 14, 2011
Gloria rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 07, 2011
Tarra (Twilight Book Junkie) marked it as to-read