Ava is frustrated and bored with fairy tales. They are all the same But when she falls into the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale she realizes she has a chance to make some important changes As soon as she meets Briar Rose Ava takes action. She teaches Briar Rose how important it is to be assertive and question things. Why wait around 100 years for a kiss from a stranger when you can take matters into your own hands Thats what Ava and Briar Rose do in the untraditional graphic novel.