Malice

A Nerdy Book Club

In this episode, we dive into the debut novel by Heather Walter, Malice, a queer retelling of Sleeping Beauty that challenges traditional gender roles and tropes. We explore the world of Briar, a kingdom where a curse has doomed every princess to fall into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday. When Alyce, a powerful sorceress, arrives in Briar and becomes involved with Princess Aurora, the story takes a surprising turn that subverts the classic fairy tale.

Content Warnings: Homophobia.