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mes91's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I'm a bit confused by the description of this book as a Cinderella retelling. I couldn't see the parallels at all for most of the story.
The plot itself was dark and I liked the victorian setting. It could be repetitive at times and the main character Ella was often irritating which did put me off.
Worth reading if you like dark victorian fiction, but forget the retelling part.
The plot itself was dark and I liked the victorian setting. It could be repetitive at times and the main character Ella was often irritating which did put me off.
Worth reading if you like dark victorian fiction, but forget the retelling part.
kntaylor1216's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted so much more from this dark Cinderella story. Instead, I just kept being reminded that Ella must NOT make the last and final wish, for fear of losing her soul, which may or may not exist. Could’ve been great. Wasn’t in fact good.
_mylittlebookshelf's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
diannej91's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katie_k1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Pedophilia, Abortion, and Child abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Violence, and Gore
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Death of parent
lindzann's review against another edition
3.0
More like 2.5 - A twist on Cinderella, genies and wishes is certainly what you get with this book. While the story was captivating, the writing and details were repetitive and I felt like I was reading the same lines over and over again which was unnecessary. However the worst part for me was that I am never a fan of an ending without closure and you certainly do not get closure with this book. So, it’s a good book in the sense that I want MORE, but I hate having to create my own endings in my head when there’s so much left to be desired.
bibliobeth's review against another edition
2.5
This started off quite well, but I didn't like the direction that Ella's character went in and found her to be really unlikeable towards the end. Speaking of end, I was not a fan of the open ending in this book at all.
mickaroni's review against another edition
4.0
i really thought charles was gonna betray her or something but he didn’t and it made the ending so much more sad. at least he got her shoe though
jayrbradley's review against another edition
3.0
Was lent this a year ago and finally finished it lol. Fun premise and good pacing but ultimately kind of toothless. Could see this as a good YA read