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crystalsparkles's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
There’s a quote on the cover from Katie Lowe that says ‘A gothic twist on Cinderella that is truly exquisite’ - I would say that there’s definitely an element of Rumpelstiltskin in there. But in all, not a happily ever after kind of story.
Was somewhat frustrated by the ending, but I suppose it’s because we’re all used to things tied off neatly in a bow at the end of our stories, and it’s not happening here.
It was dark & twisted and messy.
I’d put this in the murder mystery or psychological thriller section if it didn’t have a fairy godmother.
Was somewhat frustrated by the ending, but I suppose it’s because we’re all used to things tied off neatly in a bow at the end of our stories, and it’s not happening here.
It was dark & twisted and messy.
I’d put this in the murder mystery or psychological thriller section if it didn’t have a fairy godmother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Death of parent, Violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, and Rape
Minor: Religious bigotry and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
dontwritedown's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wishes, wishes, wishes....this book takes a look at what can happen, not only if you aren't careful with them but also the damage it can do to those around you.
It's a nice retelling of Cinderella, except the Fairy Godmother is evil, the stepfather is evil, and there are no stepsisters, just a stepbrother that knocks Ella up, and a couple of lesbian maids.
Honestly this book works both as a standalone or the first books in a series of retellings.
Definitely worth a read.
It's a nice retelling of Cinderella, except the Fairy Godmother is evil, the stepfather is evil, and there are no stepsisters, just a stepbrother that knocks Ella up, and a couple of lesbian maids.
Honestly this book works both as a standalone or the first books in a series of retellings.
Definitely worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child death, Blood, Death of parent, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Murder, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Rape and Gaslighting
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
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