Reviews were split on the effectiveness of the story's narrative pace and the handling of expository dialogue. Although some plot elements were criticized for being cliché, most critics praised Poppy's memorable characterization and del Duca's distinctive art. The series received generally positive reviews. On their wedding night, her husband is killed by the mastermind behind the assassination plot, which is motivated by revenge against her father. Despite being in love with Cyrenic, the king suggests Poppy marry his nephew. When assassins target Poppy, she believes they were sent by the new king's daughter and nephew out of fear she will try to usurp the throne. Poppy and Cyrenic, her personal protector who does not need sleep because of a magic spell, are unsure if they have a place in the royal court when Poppy's uncle becomes the new king. Set in a medieval kingdom, the fantasy story is about Lady "Poppy" Pyppenia, the illegitimate daughter of the recently deceased king. The creators worked with colorist and editor Alissa Sallah and letterer Deron Bennett. It was initially serialized in eleven issues published by Image Comics between December 2017 and January 2019, then reprinted in two paperback collections. Sleepless is an American comic book created by writer Sarah Vaughn and artist Leila del Duca.
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