They had me at Shakespeare and tragedy. 

I don't read a ton of historical fiction, but when I do, I love when it involves theater, families, and communities. This one has all three. 

Having just finished this author's novel A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking (excellent, great middle-grade fantasy that doesn't feel childish, though it's main character is 14), I am chomping at the bit to read this fractured reimagining of Sleeping Beauty.