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A review by literaryadventures
The Blood Spell by C.J. Redwine
3.0
3.5 stars. This was a very unique take on Cinderella, and I really enjoyed reading the novel. It reminded me a lot of the Rigel Black series — especially the main character Blue and her love for all things alchemy.
C.J. Redwine’s writing was beautifully whimsical, and each perspective and character added something new to the story (even the “step-mother’s” POV - (though she’s not really a step mother)). I also liked CJR’s take on the relationship between the prince and Cinderella. Instead of portraying the two as complete strangers like the more traditional story does, Kellan and Blue share a deeper history. Because their parents were friends, the two grew up together despite their mutual dislike for one another. I liked seeing their relationship grow and change throughout the novel as they faced grief and their evolving responsibilities, and the scene with the glass shoe was adorable.
C.J. Redwine’s writing was beautifully whimsical, and each perspective and character added something new to the story (even the “step-mother’s” POV - (though she’s not really a step mother)). I also liked CJR’s take on the relationship between the prince and Cinderella. Instead of portraying the two as complete strangers like the more traditional story does, Kellan and Blue share a deeper history. Because their parents were friends, the two grew up together despite their mutual dislike for one another. I liked seeing their relationship grow and change throughout the novel as they faced grief and their evolving responsibilities, and the scene with the glass shoe was adorable.