Reviews

Catching Cinders by Kendra Merritt

shksprsis's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

cottonmouse42's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

melb876's review against another edition

5.0

Magic and misunderstandings and a happily ever after

This is a very good reimagining of the Cinderella story.

Cindy is supposed to remain inconspicuous while with her Stepmother and stepsisters at the palace, but the Prince keeps seeking her out, first as a possible suspect weakening the royal blood bonds (kind of like a blood oath to protect and serve the crown and country, but with actual blood binding magic). When he realizes she is not the weakness, he enlists her aid to help find who is trying to destabilize the bond.

The plot is solid, the flow is smooth, the characters are well conceived, and the book length was not too short, nor too long.

Suitable for preteens and older, due to certain instances of violence and bloodshed. (Not graphic, but still present.)