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christene_littlelibrary's review
4.0
A Kiss at Midnight is a cinderella like story of Henry and Kate. Katherine, who pretends to be her stepsister to met the prince to be able to wed one of the high lord but sickness got in the way. I like this cinderella like version with no evil stepsister but with responsibilities and titles that comes their way. The hot scenes are so good! The way Henry came back and forth to Kate and the ball with his soon to be wife. Lov3d how supportive the characters are.
An engaging well written book! Will definitely read more books written by the author. The audio was also good with fancy sound effects that will takes you to the 19th century.
An engaging well written book! Will definitely read more books written by the author. The audio was also good with fancy sound effects that will takes you to the 19th century.
willbefunorelse's review
3.0
I picked up A Kiss At Midnight because it clearly stated it was a Cinderella story. I mean, the girl on the cover is blonde in a blue gown. She’s leaving a glass slipper on the stairs. She’s handing a guy a Valentine’s Day card that says “Let’s BEE Friends” and there’s a picture of a bee on it. Come on.
I actually really enjoyed this book -- mainly because it makes no bones about being a fairy tale, and therefore, logic be-damned. For my full review -- including a specious comparison to Jane Eyre, of all things -- follow the link to That's What She Read.
I actually really enjoyed this book -- mainly because it makes no bones about being a fairy tale, and therefore, logic be-damned. For my full review -- including a specious comparison to Jane Eyre, of all things -- follow the link to That's What She Read.
quinniey's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
misspippireads's review against another edition
Time Period: Regency
Location: England
Fairytale: Cinderella
Reviewed from a library copy.
Location: England
Fairytale: Cinderella
Reviewed from a library copy.
literary_heather's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Enjoyable, but while the prince was honourable I found his unwillingness to compromise frustrating and not so endearing.
katyanaish's review
5.0
I loved it!
Now, I feel I must insert this one note, so that friends can properly interpret my rating and figure out how to apply it to themselves: I love fairy tales. I have piles and piles of fairy tale books - I collect them. And for the most part, I really enjoy retellings of classic fairy tales. Everything from Neil Gaiman's Sandman series (which is not a direct retelling, but instead is layered through with so many wonderful mythological elements and symbols), to Robin McKinley's retellings (see [b:Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast|41424|Beauty A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast|Robin McKinley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1277176901s/41424.jpg|2321285] for an example), to Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising, to Disney movies, ... and on and on. I adore Joseph Campbell's theory of myth, and I eat up these kinds of stories. And I am only saying that here because if you AREN'T that kind of person, take my reviews on these things with a grain of salt. Because though I love them, they appeal to me on an intrinsic level that may not be for you.
That said.
I thought this book was wonderful fun. I loved Kate and Gabriel. I loved their loyalty, their sense of responsibility. I loved their relationship, with the spicy insults and the heady lust.
I loved the twists on the classic tale. Cinderella's father wasn't so wonderful (though one could argue that, given the circumstances he left her in, he never was that wonderful in the original), and her stepsister wasn't evil. And speaking about Victoria for a minute, though she was... let's just say not very bright... she loved Kate. And I LOVED that she and Algie conspired to rescue Kate at the end.
I loved that, though Cinderella loved the prince, she would have had a life with or without him - this was no damsel in need of rescue. Kate rescues herself.
I loved her godmother, who was wicked and brilliant.
I loved Wick, the prince's brother (and would love to see him get his own story).
I loved that this retelling of Cinderella had a running nod at Romeo and Juliet, and at classic Roman myth.
I loved the rats... even though in reality I hate those kinds of little rat-dogs.
All in all, it was a lot of fun, and I just can't imagine any of my friends NOT enjoying it. It is so tremendously sweet!
Now, I feel I must insert this one note, so that friends can properly interpret my rating and figure out how to apply it to themselves: I love fairy tales. I have piles and piles of fairy tale books - I collect them. And for the most part, I really enjoy retellings of classic fairy tales. Everything from Neil Gaiman's Sandman series (which is not a direct retelling, but instead is layered through with so many wonderful mythological elements and symbols), to Robin McKinley's retellings (see [b:Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast|41424|Beauty A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast|Robin McKinley|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1277176901s/41424.jpg|2321285] for an example), to Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising, to Disney movies, ... and on and on. I adore Joseph Campbell's theory of myth, and I eat up these kinds of stories. And I am only saying that here because if you AREN'T that kind of person, take my reviews on these things with a grain of salt. Because though I love them, they appeal to me on an intrinsic level that may not be for you.
That said.
I thought this book was wonderful fun. I loved Kate and Gabriel. I loved their loyalty, their sense of responsibility. I loved their relationship, with the spicy insults and the heady lust.
I loved the twists on the classic tale. Cinderella's father wasn't so wonderful (though one could argue that, given the circumstances he left her in, he never was that wonderful in the original), and her stepsister wasn't evil. And speaking about Victoria for a minute, though she was... let's just say not very bright... she loved Kate. And I LOVED that she and Algie conspired to rescue Kate at the end.
I loved that, though Cinderella loved the prince, she would have had a life with or without him - this was no damsel in need of rescue. Kate rescues herself.
I loved her godmother, who was wicked and brilliant.
I loved Wick, the prince's brother (and would love to see him get his own story).
I loved that this retelling of Cinderella had a running nod at Romeo and Juliet, and at classic Roman myth.
I loved the rats... even though in reality I hate those kinds of little rat-dogs.
All in all, it was a lot of fun, and I just can't imagine any of my friends NOT enjoying it. It is so tremendously sweet!
liz227's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I absolutely loved this telling of Cinderella, I love any books by Eloisa, James, and I’m excited to read her other fairytale type stories
jackiehorne's review
4.0
3.5 A sweet confection of a book, light and airy. Not as substantive as James' series books, and, as she notes herself, not really a historical romance, but still a charming pleasure to read.
victorialmc's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A delightful retelling of Cinderella
freckleduck's review
3.0
I didn’t want to like this book but I ended up really thoroughly enjoying it. I am getting to the point that I am over fairytale retelling.