Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9781804993996
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 25 mm
- Weight: 276g
- Languages: English
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An epic fantasy adventure that I did not want to end!
This book had everything you need - epic fantasy, strong and amazing female leads who you will root for till the end and (of course) dragons! Leighton has ... READ MORE
An exceptional tale
Another beautifully woven tale from this author. Legend has it that every spring, one maiden from the mountain villages is chosen as a sacrifice to the gre... READ MORE
Atmospheric fantasy with a realist kick
This author has a special gift for feminist fairytale retellings. Spellbound left me - frankly, spellbound - and Maiden enchanted me, if possible, even mor... READ MORE
Brilliant, clear - perfect
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow! I really liked Leighton's previous book but this takes a significant step up and serves all the things I love: beast wives, princess... READ MORE
Five stars!
Maiden by Georgia Leighton follows three women bound by a brutal tradition of sacrifice, as they begin to question their roles and challenge a kingdom buil... READ MORE
feminist action story!
Thank you Netgalley and Random House for this early copy to review. I’m not sure if all my Netgalley reading has just made me a faster reader or if it was ... READ MORE
Excellent retelling of the legend of St. George and the Dragon!
Maiden is a retelling of the legend of St. George and the Dragon, and takes place in the world of the author's other book, Spellbound, but it is an absolut... READ MORE
Powerful
A powerful, lyrical and moving fairytale retelling that I loved. The world building, the multiple perspectives, the themes of family, friendship, love, and... READ MORE
Enjoyable fantasy
I read an eARC of this book on NetGalley so thank you to the author and the publisher.
This was an entertaining read that I found myself compelled to k... READ MORE
A fabulous, feminist fairy tale where the maiden saves herself!
A fabulous, feminist fairy tale with some incredible characters and a satisfying ending.
I really enjoyed how deeply we dove into the characters history... READ MORE
Epic highfantasy novel
I loved Georgia Leighton's debut novel Spellbound, a retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a decidedly feminist twist and so I was excited to hear of her lates... READ MORE
Queen of retellings strikes again
As soon as you see a new release by Georgia Leighton grab it quick with both hands because you are not going to be disappointed. A fairly new author who ha... READ MORE
Intriguing spin on classic fairytales
Maiden is such an easy read, totally digestible and almost simplistic in its storytelling - but this isn't a criticism. It reads like a traditional fairyta... READ MORE
Brilliant, clear - perfect
Wow, oh, wow, oh, wow! I really liked Leighton's previous book but this takes a significant step up and serves all the things I love: beast wives, princess... READ MORE
Overall, a highly enjoyable, fast-paced, and empowering read
This novel is an enchanting, beautifully written fantasy that takes the classic St. George and the Dragon myth and transforms it into an empowering tale of... READ MORE
Epic, high fantasy novel
I loved Georgia Leighton's debut novel Spellbound, a retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a decidedly feminist twist and so I was excited to hear of her lates... READ MORE
Entertaining fantasy
I can sum up this book in three words - Feminist Fantasy Fable.
Giving a new twist on an old tale of feisty princess and a dragon this book ticks all th... READ MORE
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