A review by kaitie_reads
Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean

adventurous 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? No

4.0

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this story. It has a part Cinderella retelling, faeries, a magical world, a little bit of rumplestilskin, and other famous fairytales intertwined with an immersing love story.

Elora is a wonderful fmc. She is kind, loyal, and a victim of circumstance. Finnian is a swoon-worthy mmc. He is the crowned prince of a wicked kingdom, and although he is morally ambiguous, he is desperately loyal to those he loves.

One thing that prevented me from rating higher is that the story is a little bit long. There is a lot of information and events that occur. The ending is fast-paced, but there were definitely moments where I felt the story could've been cut back a little bit.

Despite the length and sometimes larger information loads, I thought the premise was brilliant. I can't wait for more of this series.