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kebreads's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this story. I especially liked seeing the relationships in this story.
Content: clean
Content: clean
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy Julie Wright's books. She knows how to create believable characters that tug on your heart strings. This book is no exception. In this story, somewhat jaded Charlotte is an aspiring writer who time after time is rejected until she writes a self-help book called the Cinderella Fiction when she realizes her handsome best friend and true Prince Charming is engaged. When the book gets published, Charlotte has to decide if changing who she is to fit the "mold" is truly worth it or will she lose everything she has ever wanted.
pjewel's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Julie Wright really rocks clean-modern-witty romance. She manages to strike the balance where I love a main character, then hate them for just long enough when they do something dumb, and then there's a spark and I'm cheering for their redemption. BUT the main character here drove me crazy for longer than I liked. Lettie is an "aspiring author" who has written too many rejected books to count. Just when she catches her break, she learns things aren't always as magical as they seem (glass slippers can't be that comfortable!). Authors writing M.C. "authors" often offer slivers wisdom that ring too true to be fiction, and Julie Wright does it well here. I loved Lettie's relationship with her stepsister. Anddd of course loved the boy next door approach with Anders (a true gem). I'm a sucker for romance.
aliciareadsit's review against another edition
4.0
Glass Slippers, Ever After and Me is based on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, but it managed to sweep me off my feet to the point that I wasn't comparing it to the original fairytale as I would have with other novels. Julie Wright managed to write an imaginative and smart modern-day love story that we can all relate to. This story follows Charlotte Kingsley--an aspiring author with commitment issues, and Anders, a hard-working, loving and fiercely loyal Swede, who happens to not only be Charlotte's neighbor, but also her best friend.
The thing I loved the very most about this book was the fact that this was not an insta-love story! I was so excited when I got to a certain point in the story and realized that we get to see a long and progressive relationship that has to be navigated through loads of challenges. I also appreciated that Wright gave us a look at the role social media plays in our lives, and messes with our relationships.
Wright's writing style was quite enjoyable, and I loved how she kept the classic fairytale woven throughout in an imaginative way. I also thought it was clever to include excerpts from Charlotte's novel "The Cinderella Fiction" at the beginning of each chapter. The only thing that bothered me at all with the writing was the fact that Wright did a lot more telling than showing. The MC had quite a few longwinded "info-dumpy" sounding paragraphs that could have been summed up in a few sentences throughout the book. I'll be the first to admit that when I come across these types of paragraphs I, unfortunately, tend to skim read. I really wish there would have been less of these parts, and more interaction and dialogue between the main characters. We spent a little too much time in Charlotte's head, which became somewhat tedious to read. This is the only thing that caused me to give one less star.
I did think that the characters were well written. You felt like you were friends with them, and they were so relatable. Wright definitely has a way of making her characters leap off the page, and drawing you in to care for her characters. Anders was my favorite character in the book by far. I love him. Everyone needs an Anders in their life. He is such a sweetheart and is constantly making sure Charlotte is okay and doing everything he can to help her. Like I said in the beginning, I think the way these two come together and the way Charlotte realizes her feelings was very realistic I really loved seeing their relationship blossom and grow.
This was also a very quick read for me, which I always enjoy. I can also see myself picking the book up again in the future, or listening to it via audiobook.
Overall, I really enjoyed the message of the novel of being true to ones self. I also really enjoyed how the author tackled some harder issues such as social media, and it's control over our lives. This was a very fun, and cute romance read with deep and emotional characters that capture you from the first chapter. It is such a heartwarming story with wonderful family vibes and wonderful characters. I highly recommend this read if you love sweet, clean romances, and I look forward to reading more from Wright in the future.
Special thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advanced review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts and review.
The thing I loved the very most about this book was the fact that this was not an insta-love story! I was so excited when I got to a certain point in the story and realized that we get to see a long and progressive relationship that has to be navigated through loads of challenges. I also appreciated that Wright gave us a look at the role social media plays in our lives, and messes with our relationships.
Wright's writing style was quite enjoyable, and I loved how she kept the classic fairytale woven throughout in an imaginative way. I also thought it was clever to include excerpts from Charlotte's novel "The Cinderella Fiction" at the beginning of each chapter. The only thing that bothered me at all with the writing was the fact that Wright did a lot more telling than showing. The MC had quite a few longwinded "info-dumpy" sounding paragraphs that could have been summed up in a few sentences throughout the book. I'll be the first to admit that when I come across these types of paragraphs I, unfortunately, tend to skim read. I really wish there would have been less of these parts, and more interaction and dialogue between the main characters. We spent a little too much time in Charlotte's head, which became somewhat tedious to read. This is the only thing that caused me to give one less star.
I did think that the characters were well written. You felt like you were friends with them, and they were so relatable. Wright definitely has a way of making her characters leap off the page, and drawing you in to care for her characters. Anders was my favorite character in the book by far. I love him. Everyone needs an Anders in their life. He is such a sweetheart and is constantly making sure Charlotte is okay and doing everything he can to help her. Like I said in the beginning, I think the way these two come together and the way Charlotte realizes her feelings was very realistic I really loved seeing their relationship blossom and grow.
This was also a very quick read for me, which I always enjoy. I can also see myself picking the book up again in the future, or listening to it via audiobook.
Overall, I really enjoyed the message of the novel of being true to ones self. I also really enjoyed how the author tackled some harder issues such as social media, and it's control over our lives. This was a very fun, and cute romance read with deep and emotional characters that capture you from the first chapter. It is such a heartwarming story with wonderful family vibes and wonderful characters. I highly recommend this read if you love sweet, clean romances, and I look forward to reading more from Wright in the future.
Special thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advanced review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts and review.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
5.0
This book will make you laugh but also give you pause to look at your own life and if you are living behind a mask.
After years of rejection, Lettie has had a book accepted to be published and her life is about to turn upside down on all fronts. She has a tenuous relationship with her mother, she has a stepsister that she adores, and a hunky paramedic neighbor that is about to become more than just friends.
Lettie is probably like most of us, comfortable in her skin but has yet to have her dream of being a published author of fairy tales come true. It is only when she writes a self-help book called The Cinderella Fiction, that her dream comes true. But the sacrifices she will have to make nearly ruin her life. You probably have read stories about people that seem to have a "perfect" life via social media but have learned it is all staged. That is what happens to Lettie but not by choice, it is forced onto her by her publicist. I get that the publicist is trying to help improve her image so that when her book is published she seems authentic. But what she has Lettie doing going against her normal nature and this causes rifts with her stepsister, Kat, and her now boyfriend (and neighbor) Anders. Lettie has to go on her own journey to find herself and thankfully she does in the end.
I admired Lettie for pursuing her dreams but I don't think she was very confident which is why she found herself in the situations she was in throughout the book. But a book without some angst wouldn't be as much fun to read. The witty banter between Lettie and Anders had me laughing. The book was about soul searching, not only for Lettie, but for Anders too. I think even Lettie's mother learned a few things by the end, not only about her daughter but about her stepdaughter too.
There are so many great lines in this book and here are just a few of my favorites (and I have quite a few!):
"What? You think every time I say I don't believe in marriage, a married couple drops down dead?"
"What happened? I have a shovel and a pretty decent knowledge of the surrounding woods If she broke your heart, all you have to do is say the word."
"I don't know. Maybe if a member of the Mafia murdered someone on a couch, they'd need a quick replacement."
"You know, when I was a kid and we'd first moved to the States, my parents told me that the ice cream truck music only ever played when the truck had run out of ice cream." "You have nothing to say to that?" "I'm paying my respects to your stolen childhood with a moment of silence."
This was a fun book and we give it 4 1/2 paws.
After years of rejection, Lettie has had a book accepted to be published and her life is about to turn upside down on all fronts. She has a tenuous relationship with her mother, she has a stepsister that she adores, and a hunky paramedic neighbor that is about to become more than just friends.
Lettie is probably like most of us, comfortable in her skin but has yet to have her dream of being a published author of fairy tales come true. It is only when she writes a self-help book called The Cinderella Fiction, that her dream comes true. But the sacrifices she will have to make nearly ruin her life. You probably have read stories about people that seem to have a "perfect" life via social media but have learned it is all staged. That is what happens to Lettie but not by choice, it is forced onto her by her publicist. I get that the publicist is trying to help improve her image so that when her book is published she seems authentic. But what she has Lettie doing going against her normal nature and this causes rifts with her stepsister, Kat, and her now boyfriend (and neighbor) Anders. Lettie has to go on her own journey to find herself and thankfully she does in the end.
I admired Lettie for pursuing her dreams but I don't think she was very confident which is why she found herself in the situations she was in throughout the book. But a book without some angst wouldn't be as much fun to read. The witty banter between Lettie and Anders had me laughing. The book was about soul searching, not only for Lettie, but for Anders too. I think even Lettie's mother learned a few things by the end, not only about her daughter but about her stepdaughter too.
There are so many great lines in this book and here are just a few of my favorites (and I have quite a few!):
"What? You think every time I say I don't believe in marriage, a married couple drops down dead?"
"What happened? I have a shovel and a pretty decent knowledge of the surrounding woods If she broke your heart, all you have to do is say the word."
"I don't know. Maybe if a member of the Mafia murdered someone on a couch, they'd need a quick replacement."
"You know, when I was a kid and we'd first moved to the States, my parents told me that the ice cream truck music only ever played when the truck had run out of ice cream." "You have nothing to say to that?" "I'm paying my respects to your stolen childhood with a moment of silence."
This was a fun book and we give it 4 1/2 paws.
deshie5055's review against another edition
4.0
Charlotte Kingsley’s dream of being published is finally coming true. However, there is a catch- in her order for to be more “marketable” she will need to change almost every aspect of her life, including her new relationship with long-time friend Anders.
Feeling like a fraud, Charlotte is afraid her life is starting to fall apart when a fellow author steps in and shows Charlotte who she really is. Someone who is talented, beautiful and amazing in her own right.
Filled with fun, real feeling characters, “Glass Slippers Ever After and Me,” is an enjoyable read.
Feeling like a fraud, Charlotte is afraid her life is starting to fall apart when a fellow author steps in and shows Charlotte who she really is. Someone who is talented, beautiful and amazing in her own right.
Filled with fun, real feeling characters, “Glass Slippers Ever After and Me,” is an enjoyable read.
meguniqueuser's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but wouldn’t say it was one of my favorites. I didn’t really like the love interest, he often felt overbearing and stifling. Near the end I actively didn’t want Lettie ending up with him, thinking that it was just not the right time for their relationship. I also felt like Lettie got a lot of backlash for anything she did wrong, but the love interest got none for keeping things from her and being distant.
jnak's review against another edition
4.0
This book like real life is not all sunshine and rainbows but it has a great message and it’s worth a read
syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I like this book more than I expect. It reminds me so much of that movie, The Devil Wears Prada. But instead of having a cruel sociopath boss, in this book is about that tempting world of famous. I am a firm believer that beware of someone who brings you gift. Because there is always that fine print which I never understand.
The moral story of this book is about being brave choosing what is right for you. What you need to be yourself. Sometimes dream comes true but beware of the side effect. In the world of being famous, money talks. When money runs out, you realize you have no one and nothing at all. I wish I can have Ander's POV. He is such a cool guy/ boyfriend. He is easy going and his takes on life is go with it. He is also have a big heart.
Overall this is a very enjoyable read during my mundane work day.
The moral story of this book is about being brave choosing what is right for you. What you need to be yourself. Sometimes dream comes true but beware of the side effect. In the world of being famous, money talks. When money runs out, you realize you have no one and nothing at all. I wish I can have Ander's POV. He is such a cool guy/ boyfriend. He is easy going and his takes on life is go with it. He is also have a big heart.
Overall this is a very enjoyable read during my mundane work day.
katiemayveil's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet modern-day Cinderella story.
Charlotte (Lettie) Kingsley is an aspiring author who has submitted many manuscripts to publishing companies. When she receives her most recent rejection letter she is devastated and emotional. That night starts a 3-week writing marathon which ends with a manuscript she submits and receives a glowing response from her dream publishing company. Lettie embarks on a roller-coaster journey of photoshoots, social media posts, reinventing her public image and book tours, and interviews. Along the way, her friend and neighbor Anders is supportive of her and her dream. But as she starts to change he pulls away and focuses on his job as an EMT. It all culminates in a photography exhibit, an awards ceremony, and an invitation to fly to Sweden.
Appropriate for any reader 16 and up, could possibly work for younger readers depending on their maturity.
This is a sweet, clean romance that will make you wish for fairy godmothers and ball gowns!
Charlotte (Lettie) Kingsley is an aspiring author who has submitted many manuscripts to publishing companies. When she receives her most recent rejection letter she is devastated and emotional. That night starts a 3-week writing marathon which ends with a manuscript she submits and receives a glowing response from her dream publishing company. Lettie embarks on a roller-coaster journey of photoshoots, social media posts, reinventing her public image and book tours, and interviews. Along the way, her friend and neighbor Anders is supportive of her and her dream. But as she starts to change he pulls away and focuses on his job as an EMT. It all culminates in a photography exhibit, an awards ceremony, and an invitation to fly to Sweden.
Appropriate for any reader 16 and up, could possibly work for younger readers depending on their maturity.
This is a sweet, clean romance that will make you wish for fairy godmothers and ball gowns!