What can I saw, Robin McKinley is an amazing storyteller. Talking the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty she has revamped it into something more interesting and gorgeous than the original or any other retelling (including the 1959 Disney movie). The story follows three different lines of POVs. The beginning it's the country, then we see a lot from Katriona's side, really seeing how she grows after going and hiding the baby princess. Once Rose (who is the princess) hits her teens we see the rest from that view point. 
 I love how Robin McKinley tells this story. There is a lot of detail that truly brings to life a land the reader has never been before. She creates amazing characters, magic, and a little bit of love but mostly some of the most fantastic female characters I have ever read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys McKinley as well as those who love fairytales. It's one you shouldn't skip out on.