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laceanddaggerbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly I just picked this book up as I saw it and I love Lindsey Kelk but it was funny and cute and a wondeful fairytale retelling for young kids. I'd have loved it as a kid and I loved it as an adult.
wintermote's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A fun lighthearted story with lots of allusions to fairytales/fairytale characters which was lots of fun!
michnubs's review against another edition
5.0
What a fantastic read! This book revolves around Cinders (short for Cinderella), her adorable talking dog - Sparks and her adventures! Similar to the original Cinderella, Cinders is responsible for all the chores in the house while her evil step mother and step sisters lounge around the house. However, don’t be fooled. This is where the similarities end as this is not a traditional retelling of the classic. This book is so so much more and has a lot more adventures including with Cinders’ Fairy Godmother (Brian) and HRH who loves to bake brownies. Although this book is written for middle graders, it’s certainly necessary for adults like me who are still young at heart.
talesofaliteraryaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Recreating a favourite Princess classic is hard work, to make it different enough to fall in love but also keep true to the story is incredible. I wouldn’t usually read children’s novels, on account of the lack of children and the fact I’m 27 years old. However, when one of your favourite authors writes one it’s only right to support them. Cinders and Sparks is a modern retelling of Cinderella but if you’re expecting girl meets boy and falls in love you will be surprised. This Cinders is full of sass and independence raring for her next adventure. I will definitely be keeping up with this story.
jbrooxd's review against another edition
3.0
[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
3.5 stars = Good+
A cute fractured fairy tale that starts with a Cinderella story but where Cinders has magic. That then launches the larger story of Cinders in search of the truth of who and what she is and what that means for her future. This feels on the young side of middle grade and should be a fun series for kids.
3.5 stars = Good+
A cute fractured fairy tale that starts with a Cinderella story but where Cinders has magic. That then launches the larger story of Cinders in search of the truth of who and what she is and what that means for her future. This feels on the young side of middle grade and should be a fun series for kids.
readershark's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a breath of fresh Cinderella retelling! Cinder is our not-so-average protagonist who gives new life to Cinderella retellings. With cute illustrations, good morals throughout, and a tough as nails girl leading the story, this book is sure to dazzle the young readers it’s made for.
clarab12's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a cute book and I must say laugh out loud.
I read it with my son and he now says he wants to read more books like this. It may be aimed at girls but it's very much enjoyable for boys.
I wish there were books like this when I was young with such cool female characters who take no nonsense!
I read it with my son and he now says he wants to read more books like this. It may be aimed at girls but it's very much enjoyable for boys.
I wish there were books like this when I was young with such cool female characters who take no nonsense!
amysreading_nook's review against another edition
5.0
I mean this was utterly and completely delightful. Even though this is marketed at children I absolutely adored this and found it hilarious. Cinders is such a wonderful character; she had such heart and fight to her but was also so humorous. I love this alternate take on Cinderella and the modernistion of it! Brian is wonderful. Why should Brian be a male name eh?!
The illustrations in this book were wonderful and just utterly brought this book to life. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series; I also love that characters from other fairytales pop up, such as Bo Peep and Jack and Jill! Just delightful, recommend for all ages!
The illustrations in this book were wonderful and just utterly brought this book to life. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series; I also love that characters from other fairytales pop up, such as Bo Peep and Jack and Jill! Just delightful, recommend for all ages!