the_reading_italian 's review for:

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

3.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Not my favorite fairytale retelling, but it's definitely not the worst. I disliked how two dimensional most of the characters seemed to be, but I did enjoy the plot and the romance. Very wholesome and overall a pretty decent book. It stays true to the classic Cinderella story.