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A review by ambern
Phoenix and Ashes by Mercedes Lackey
3.0
This is one of Lackey's Elemental Master series, a set of books that all take place in the early twentieth century and involve magical people who have the power over one of the elements. She's really fleshed their subculture out well throughout the series and given it a fascinating amount of detail.
Each book loosely retells a different fairy tale, this one being Cinderella. Lackey's writing tends to be too wordy at points, but at least I wouldn't call it purple prose (a definite turn off for me). She also tends towards too much exposition, especially when it comes to the structure of her world building. This book has too much on the Tarot and dark magic, etc, which made me antsy to get back to the narrative.
All in all, a fun book and a great addition to the series. Recommended for anyone who likes fantasy, fairy tales, and is looking for something lighthearted to read.
Each book loosely retells a different fairy tale, this one being Cinderella. Lackey's writing tends to be too wordy at points, but at least I wouldn't call it purple prose (a definite turn off for me). She also tends towards too much exposition, especially when it comes to the structure of her world building. This book has too much on the Tarot and dark magic, etc, which made me antsy to get back to the narrative.
All in all, a fun book and a great addition to the series. Recommended for anyone who likes fantasy, fairy tales, and is looking for something lighthearted to read.