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beth5677's review
5.0
***I received a copy of this title through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ***
This is retelling of Cinderella. I thought it would follow the original story. I found to be a unique retelling. Yes there was a fairy “godmother” and an “evil” step-sister. I really liked the changes and a new look at a story I’ve known my entire life. This was a sweet Charming story. A great quick read for just before bed. What can be better than a fairy tale at bedtime? This is series and I really looked forward to reading the rest.
This is retelling of Cinderella. I thought it would follow the original story. I found to be a unique retelling. Yes there was a fairy “godmother” and an “evil” step-sister. I really liked the changes and a new look at a story I’ve known my entire life. This was a sweet Charming story. A great quick read for just before bed. What can be better than a fairy tale at bedtime? This is series and I really looked forward to reading the rest.
pavi_fictionalworm's review
2.0
I received an eARC of the book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book turned out to be the one that solely rest in "could have been" category! Because let's face it - fairy tale re-tellings are all the rage in YA lit but still has to find a solid base in the Adult Fiction category!
And that's a major reason why I requested this book - but sadly, it fell short of my expectations.
Allie is supposed to be Cinderella but what she turns out to be is the epitome of a whiny spoilt little princess. Her tone from the start is entitled, she is bitchy and not to mention spiteful just for the sake of it. Rather than Cinderella, she seems more like the Evil Stepsister.
What saves the day though, is the plot. The plot while going mediocre for about 60% of the books - turns itself on it's head and goes for a twist that I did not see coming and by the almost 90% of the book - I even started liking Allie and the growth she showed!
The only reason why I gave it two stars is the plot and the fact that I am looking forward to Adrienne's (The Evil Stepsister) book :D
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
This book turned out to be the one that solely rest in "could have been" category! Because let's face it - fairy tale re-tellings are all the rage in YA lit but still has to find a solid base in the Adult Fiction category!
And that's a major reason why I requested this book - but sadly, it fell short of my expectations.
Allie is supposed to be Cinderella but what she turns out to be is the epitome of a whiny spoilt little princess. Her tone from the start is entitled, she is bitchy and not to mention spiteful just for the sake of it. Rather than Cinderella, she seems more like the Evil Stepsister.
What saves the day though, is the plot. The plot while going mediocre for about 60% of the books - turns itself on it's head and goes for a twist that I did not see coming and by the almost 90% of the book - I even started liking Allie and the growth she showed!
The only reason why I gave it two stars is the plot and the fact that I am looking forward to Adrienne's (The Evil Stepsister) book :D
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
fortheloveoffictionalworlds's review
2.0
I received an eARC of the book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book turned out to be the one that solely rest in "could have been" category! Because let's face it - fairy tale re-tellings are all the rage in YA lit but still has to find a solid base in the Adult Fiction category!
And that's a major reason why I requested this book - but sadly, it fell short of my expectations.
Allie is supposed to be Cinderella but what she turns out to be is the epitome of a whiny spoilt little princess. Her tone from the start is entitled, she is bitchy and not to mention spiteful just for the sake of it. Rather than Cinderella, she seems more like the Evil Stepsister.
What saves the day though, is the plot. The plot while going mediocre for about 60% of the books - turns itself on it's head and goes for a twist that I did not see coming and by the almost 90% of the book - I even started liking Allie and the growth she showed!
The only reason why I gave it two stars is the plot and the fact that I am looking forward to Adrienne's (The Evil Stepsister) book :D
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
This book turned out to be the one that solely rest in "could have been" category! Because let's face it - fairy tale re-tellings are all the rage in YA lit but still has to find a solid base in the Adult Fiction category!
And that's a major reason why I requested this book - but sadly, it fell short of my expectations.
Allie is supposed to be Cinderella but what she turns out to be is the epitome of a whiny spoilt little princess. Her tone from the start is entitled, she is bitchy and not to mention spiteful just for the sake of it. Rather than Cinderella, she seems more like the Evil Stepsister.
What saves the day though, is the plot. The plot while going mediocre for about 60% of the books - turns itself on it's head and goes for a twist that I did not see coming and by the almost 90% of the book - I even started liking Allie and the growth she showed!
The only reason why I gave it two stars is the plot and the fact that I am looking forward to Adrienne's (The Evil Stepsister) book :D
For The Love of Fictional Worlds
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