The Sleeping Prince by Melinda Salisbury is the dark and thrilling second installment of The Sin Eater’s Daughter trilogy.
The feared Sleeping Prince—an ancient ruler brought back to life—has awoken, spreading terror and destruction across the land. As villages burn and kingdoms fall, Errin, a healer’s daughter with secrets of her own, must fight to protect her family while navigating dangerous alliances. Alongside Silas, a mysterious young man, Errin is pulled into a desperate struggle against a seemingly unstoppable force.
With its mix of dark fantasy, fast-paced action, and romance, this sequel raises the stakes and deepens the rich world Melinda Salisbury introduced in The Sin Eater’s Daughter.
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
Expands the dark, magical world of The Sin Eater’s Daughter.
Features high-stakes fantasy adventure with war, survival, and betrayal.
Strong character-driven narrative with romantic tension.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.
🎯 Perfect For
YA readers ages 14+ who love dark fantasy.
Fans of action-packed sequels with new characters and deeper world-building.
Readers of Throne of Glass, Shadow and Bone, or An Ember in the Ashes.
Collectors of the Sin Eater’s Daughter trilogy.
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The Sleeping Prince by Melinda Salisbury
- Condition: Like New
- Series: The Sin Eater’s Daughter (Book 2)
- Author: Melinda Salisbury
- Publisher: Scholastic Press
- Publication Year: 2016
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN-13: 9780545921275
- Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Adventure | Romance
- Recommended Reading Age: 14+ (Grades 9–12)

