The Secret World of Briar Rose
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The Secret World of Briar Rose
Narrated by:
Elena Rey
Buy Now for ₹845.37
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Narrated by:
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Elena Rey
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Written by:
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Cindy Pham
“The emotional depth of the characters adds many layers to the search for identity, overcoming grief, and finding belonging; the book shows how hope, love, and redemption can exist in this darkness.”—School Library Journal, starred review
One hundred years have passed since the last heir of Gyldan fell into eternal slumber and doomed the once-mighty kingdom to poverty and invasion. At least, that’s what the fairy tales claim.
Corin is a jaded thief who doesn’t believe in fables, even when she searches Gyldan’s underground tunnels to find her younger sister, Elly, who ran away to find the sleeping princess in hopes of a better life. Corin’s conviction is challenged when she discovers the ruins of the ancient castle, maintained by beings from the kingdom’s golden age, who protect a hidden portal into Princess Amelia’s subconscious. Following Elly’s voice, Corin jumps in the portal and seals the entry behind her.
Inside the lush world of Amelia’s dreams, the sisters reunite for a new adventure as they meet Briar Rose, Amelia’s whimsical alter ego, and Malicine, a sharp-tongued demon with a gift for magic. But as they explore ice castles, sunflower mazes, and star-filled oceans, Corin suspects Briar Rose is hiding darker secrets behind her “perfect” paradise—and that there are some things her subconscious can’t bury forever.
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Critic Reviews
Praise for The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham:
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A Indie Bestseller
A USA TODAY Bestseller
A 2026 Publishers Weekly Summer Reads Best Books List
A July/August 2026 Kids’ Indie Next List
★ "The emotional depth of the characters adds many layers to the search for identity, overcoming grief, and finding belonging; the book shows how hope, love, and redemption can exist in this darkness." —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Overall, this ambitious, intelligent novel hits all its marks and provides a beautiful, challenging read.” —Booklist, starred review
“Somberly beautiful.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Intersectionally diverse, emotionally complex characters navigate a hope-fueled, twist-riddled plot in this empathetic exploration of identity, grief, forgiveness, and mental health.” —Publisher’s Weekly
“The book is successful in presenting a realistic look at the girls’ various manifestations of depression without romanticizing mental illness or using suicide ideation as a mere plot point.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A Indie Bestseller
A USA TODAY Bestseller
A 2026 Publishers Weekly Summer Reads Best Books List
A July/August 2026 Kids’ Indie Next List
★ "The emotional depth of the characters adds many layers to the search for identity, overcoming grief, and finding belonging; the book shows how hope, love, and redemption can exist in this darkness." —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Overall, this ambitious, intelligent novel hits all its marks and provides a beautiful, challenging read.” —Booklist, starred review
“Somberly beautiful.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Intersectionally diverse, emotionally complex characters navigate a hope-fueled, twist-riddled plot in this empathetic exploration of identity, grief, forgiveness, and mental health.” —Publisher’s Weekly
“The book is successful in presenting a realistic look at the girls’ various manifestations of depression without romanticizing mental illness or using suicide ideation as a mere plot point.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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