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ONE BELOVED STORY, FIVE EXCITING WRITERSA COLLECTION TO CHERISH
What happens when Cinderella is so painfully shy that she cannot bear the idea of attending the royal ball? Or when the slipper fits . . . but on the wrong girl? What happens when Cinderella is determined to oust an imposter prince from her rightful throne? Or when she is a cendrillon miner working from a space station orbiting a cthonian planet? What happens when Cinderella, a humble housemaid, is sent with a message for a prisoner trapped in a frightening fairy circus?
Here is Cinderella as you have never met her before, wearing glass slippers and off on unforgettable adventures!
I've been waiting for this collection a long time!!! And what a wonderful fulfillment. Each author's writing takes you off on a tale so original and still so Cinderella. There is truly great talent displayed here. It is incredible to see each unique and beautiful voice tell the tale in their own special way, with their own special twist. Each story is a gem to be treasured, shining in the crown of their authorhood!
What Eyes Can See by Elisabeth Brown:
I enjoyed how the stepmother and stepsisters were not evil people in this story...just high-class women trying to cope with an extremely reclusive Cinderella. It was kind of hard to pinpoint who the main character of this story really was, but it was clear by the end. I also appreciated how she showed how shallow the Prince's love for Cinderella was in the original story and how he learned better.
Broken Glass by Emma Clifton:
This was so imaginative! It seemed every character was in conflict! I really had no idea who would end up with who at first. All the couples seemed to be quite unfit for each other! And may I just say...one character reminded me of Loki. Heheh. And the ending! Oh, I groaned at the cleverness of the ending.
On The Windy Side of Care by Rachel Heffington:
This author's voice is amazing! The descriptions, the characters! Wow, it was so excellent. And the plot was quite clever. The Cinderella of this story is so snarky and self-confident; she cracked me up.
A Cinder's Tale by Stephanie Ricker:
One of the first thing that strikes you about this tale is that it is not a story in a world...this is a world that this story takes place in. This universe is big, and the author knows its workings like the back of her hand. The camaraderie of the characters is endearing and very real...this is great science fiction and I'm delighted to hear that the author is continuing exploring the world in her upcoming The Cendrillon Cycle!
The Moon Master's Ball by Clara Darling:
I love it. Let's start with that. The magical mood of the world, the sweet characters...and the Moon Master himself. Ah, he was definitely my favorite. The author creates a peaceful little village under a unknown shadow with a terrible prison disguised before their very eyes. The cleverness of how the Cinderella themes are woven in delightful and I hope the author will write much more in this enchanting world!
If you love Cinderella, fairy tales, fantasy, or just lovely stories, you must read this amazing collection from Rooglewood Press!
5 comments:
Yay! I cannot wait for it, or Five Enchanted Roses! : D
Very nice reviews, Hannah. :-) I love these stories too. Each one delightful in its own way!
Eeek! I so want to read this after reading your review! I had already plans to eventually get it, but maybe I need to hurry up and get it! :)
I'm so glad you liked that certain Loki-character...hehe. I like him too.
@Emma: You're a great writer! And it was absolutely genius how you just set up the doormat for this next contest! :D
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