A Gothic mood-piece, this re-telling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale is told in shades of red, black and white. Medieval occultism, astral projection, shape shifting, vampirism and enchantment reveal levels of meaning and symbolism that are deeper and more primal than the familiar, water-down version given to us in childhood. If you enjoy writers like Angela Carter, Tanith Lee, E.A. Poe and Anne Rice, you should enjoy this book.