I’m so glad that I was recommended this book! Castle Waiting is the story of what happens have Sleeping Beauty’s curse is broken and she and her prince take off, leaving the castle and all those townfolk who have been sleeping for the past several years. The castle becomes a haven for strange characters who share their own stories with the reader and each other.

I hadn’t heard of this series before and got my hands on the gorgeous, hardbound collection. You really do feel like you’re picking up an old book of fairy tales. While I liked the entire cast of characters, I loved Sister Peace and the Solicitine nuns. An order of kick-ass bearded nuns may just be the best thing I’ve ever heard of. The artwork is well done and can look fairly simple while actually being very detailed.

I didn’t realize that this was a continuing story (or at least, it was recontinued recently) until I finished and realized I’d only heard Sister Peace’s story. I can’t wait to read more. If you want to read something like The Canterbury Tales, but with magic and a little less bawdiness (no one has a hot poker shoved where the sun don’t shine). I can’t recommend this enough!

Castle Waiting is like dining at Ritz Carlton- it’s a 5 star affair.
One of the best stories I have read in a long time. Just when you think something tragic will happen- it don’t. Great stuff, very real personal characters, and the art while not Alex Ross or Jack Kirby detail caliber, it’s warm, inviting and very clean.
This is a worth consuming if there ever was one to consume.