This is such a fun twist on the classic Cinderella story. Though it starts with some similar elements with Ell suffering as an abused servant to her stepmother and step-sisters, the story actually begins after the ball with the Prince searching for the mysterious woman who disappeared when the clock struck twelve. When Ell tries … Continue reading Book Review: Liar’s Kingdom by Christine Calella
Tag: fairy tale retelling
Book Review: Mountains Made of Glass by Scarlett St. Clair
About the Book: Title: Mountains Made of Glass Author: Scarlett St. Clair Series: Fairy Tale Retelling #1 Page Length: 219 Publication Date: March 7, 2023 Publisher: Sourcebooks Bloom Books Synopsis: "Could you love me?" he whispered. The question stole my breath and burned my lungs in the silence that followed. I wanted to answer, to … Continue reading Book Review: Mountains Made of Glass by Scarlett St. Clair
Book Review: At Midnight by Dahlia Adler
About the Book: Title: At Midnight Author: Various Page Length: 496 Publication Date: Nov. 22, 2022 Publisher: Flatiron Books Synopsis: Fairy tales have been spun for thousands of years and remain among our most treasured stories. Weaving fresh tales with unexpected reimaginings, At Midnight brings together a diverse group of acclaimed YA writers to breathe … Continue reading Book Review: At Midnight by Dahlia Adler
Happy Publication Day to The Starlight Blade by Nancy O’Toole!
Happy Wednesday and a very happy book birthday to The Starlight Blade, the fourth novella in The Twin Kingdoms series by Nancy O'Toole! I love this series of novellas, each of which is a fairy tale retelling, and The Starlight Blade is no exception. With a ton of suspenseful action, intrigue, and a wonderful enemies-to-lovers … Continue reading Happy Publication Day to The Starlight Blade by Nancy O’Toole!
Book Review: The Wayward Tower by Nancy O’Toole
About the Book: Title: The Wayward Tower Author: Nancy O'Toole Series: The Twin Kingdoms #3 Page Length: 141 Publication Date: Dec. 8, 2021 Publisher: Midnight Tide Publishing Synopsis: Trapped in a tower Aria knows how to escape imprisonment. All she needs to do is to lead Prince Victor to his death. But she has no … Continue reading Book Review: The Wayward Tower by Nancy O’Toole
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Gilded by Marissa Meyer
Canโt-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that youโre excited about. Itโs hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This weekโs anticipated book is: ย Gildedย by Marissa Meyer About the Book: Page Length: 512 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Synopsis: Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor millerโs daughter has developed a talent … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: Gilded by Marissa Meyer
Happy Release Day to The Rose and the Claw by Nancy O’Toole!
Happy Wednesday, and a very happy book birthday to Nancy O'Toole's novella The Rose and the Claw. This is a wonderful Beauty and the Beast retelling that I highly recommend! Let's check it out! About the Book: Title: The Rose and the Claw Author: Nancy OโToole Series: The Twin Kingdoms #1 Page Length: 140 Publication Date: Aug. 2, 2021 Publisher: Midnight … Continue reading Happy Release Day to The Rose and the Claw by Nancy O’Toole!
ARC Review: The Rose Kiss: Beauty and the Beast Retold by Esme Rome
About the Book: Title: The Rose Kiss: Beauty and the Beast Retold Author: Esme Rome Series: Fairy Tale Love Stories #1 Page Length: 199 Publication Date: May 1, 2021 Publisher: Parako Press #1 Synopsis: Trapped by a curse. Running from destiny. Can their bond bloom in the face of a sinister enchantment?Provincial France, 1700. Lana … Continue reading ARC Review: The Rose Kiss: Beauty and the Beast Retold by Esme Rome




