Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spindle Fire | 2017 | Lexa Hillyer | Buy |
| 2 | Winter Glass | 2018 | Lexa Hillyer | Buy |
The Spindle Fire duology retells the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale as a YA fantasy adventure. The first book, Spindle Fire (2017), splits the story between two half-sisters: one who falls under the sleeping curse and one who is blind and must navigate a dangerous world to rescue her. Winter Glass (2018) continues and concludes their story.
Lexa Hillyer uses the dual-perspective structure to explore the fairy tale from angles the original never considered. The fantasy world draws on classic fairy tale elements but adds enough darkness and complexity to make the story feel fresh rather than familiar. The two-book format keeps the story tight, and the sisters’ relationship provides the emotional center that drives both volumes.