The Secret World of Briar Rose is coming June 2026.
In this queer Sleeping Beauty retelling, a cynical thief and her sister travel inside the dreams of a cursed princess. As they explore a lush world fueled by imagination, they suspect the princess is hiding darker secrets behind her perfect paradise — and that there are some things their subconscious can't bury forever.
Preorders available for international shipping. Bonus items for U.S.-based preorders to be revealed in 2026.
About Cindy
Cindy Pham is a queer Vietnamese-American author of fantasy books. Based in New York City, she works as a full-time designer while moonlighting as a fiction writer and content creator. Her YouTube channel, Read With Cindy, has amassed over half a million subscribers and focuses on books, movie reactions, and candid commentary. The Secret World of Briar Rose is her debut novel.
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