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hebberelle's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book. It's well written and had a great scope with a lot of realistic characters. The one thing that kept it from being wonderful is the amount of abuse that Ashlin just KEEPS TAKING. I know it's a Cinderella story, but her cruel stepmother is just hideous and Ashlin needs a backbone. It's almost unrealistic the amount of mental maneuvering that Ashlin does to convince herself that things aren't absolutely awful.
dragonlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
So, so cute! And even a tad emotional. A fun and fast-paced read for sure.
natmare317's review against another edition
5.0
A great take on the classic Cinderella story. I have always enjoyed versions of the story where "Cinderella" meets the prince before the ball and they get a chance to know each other as it makes the story more believable than when they meet and fall in love at a ball.I hope parts of Ashlin and Onric’s continuing story can be found in the remaining series as it isn't one I'd liketo give up any time soon.
cornfieldchase's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok, the fluff was cute and there was a bit angst, started skimming through it towards the end, the fmc was a tad annoying at times and desperately needs to grow a backbone ffs
katjonestheauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, maybe after 140 of the same types books I should probably leave reviews. This was definitely a better version of Cinderella. I like how the step-mother isn't depicted as evil right away, but more-or-less the victim and a person great at gaslighting because honestly, that is more real-life. So many people put up with abusive relationships because they just aren't fully aware of it. I love how also the prince fell in love with her "poor" state first. Great story.
cindeereads's review against another edition
5.0
An Amazing Fairy Tale retelling
I loved this book it was an amazing quick read. I really loved the characters especially Ashlin she is a bit unsure of herself and her place in the world I am glad this is fixed by the end. The romance was amazing I loved that it was slow burn and Ashlin did not rush into anything by the end. I loved the plot it started with an altered Cinderella story I hated her step mother and sister they did not deserve her I am happy with how things ended. So overall I loved this book and will be continuing the series soon.
I loved this book it was an amazing quick read. I really loved the characters especially Ashlin she is a bit unsure of herself and her place in the world I am glad this is fixed by the end. The romance was amazing I loved that it was slow burn and Ashlin did not rush into anything by the end. I loved the plot it started with an altered Cinderella story I hated her step mother and sister they did not deserve her I am happy with how things ended. So overall I loved this book and will be continuing the series soon.
alyraves's review against another edition
5.0
I've been on a fantasy/royalty reading kicking lately as that has been all I'm gravitating towards.
There is just something about fairy tale retellings and well this Cinderella retelling reminded me why they are some of my favourites. Shard of Glass did not disappoint and I loved everything about it. I especially loved the sweet relationship that builds between Ashlin & Onric. Rather than the "insta-love" that is typically part of Cinderella retellings this one was just so heartwarming.
Loved it and I'm excited to read the next one! ♥
There is just something about fairy tale retellings and well this Cinderella retelling reminded me why they are some of my favourites. Shard of Glass did not disappoint and I loved everything about it. I especially loved the sweet relationship that builds between Ashlin & Onric. Rather than the "insta-love" that is typically part of Cinderella retellings this one was just so heartwarming.
Loved it and I'm excited to read the next one! ♥
daleydale's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
talesandtreatswithtay's review against another edition
3.0
A YA Cinderella retelling where the Cinderella character meets her prince before the ball as a scullery maid in the castle, in a world where magic is outlawed and considered dangerous.
I would consider this book a palate cleanser, for if you are looking for a light, cute read with romance and a bit more magic than in the original fairy tale.
I like how the author added something for depth into the Cinderella character: a passion for sewing and dreams of becoming a seamstress. We see Ashlin marvel over the qualities of fabric, design dresses in a sketch book, and make a custom ball gown for her step sister. This quality gave the character more substance than the original, who merely seemed to clean and cook for her step-family, dreaming to be free one day.
One aspect of the Cinderella character I've always struggled with is how she lets her step family walk all over her without ever seeming to have a backbone. In this story, Ashlin blames herself for her father's death and her step family heaps that guilt upon her as well. As such, Ashlin feels the need to make up for her role in her father's death and wants to feel a part of the only family she has left--but what she goes through is way too much to be in any way justified. Ashlin makes excuses for them and is apparently accepting of how they treat her-- I can almost forgive this if she had grown up being treated this way but Ashlin was an older teen when her father died and is now I believe 20, so she's had the life experience to know what a loving family really is. It takes Ashlin a whiiilllleeee to finally see the truth, but not before she blames the prince ironically of the deceit and two-facedness that her step family was truly doing to her--that part of the story was pretty frustrating.
I thought some of the dialog between Onric and Ashlin was a bit awkward/cheesy/unrealistic, but perhaps that is the YA element coming through. I wish there had been more worldbuilding and I felt like a few things were left hanging without explanations, which I doubt will be present in the next books (i.e. Ashlin never finished the tapestry that explains the past with the magis and it is never explained how Ashlins mother came to own a magis creation.)
But overall, it was a cute read and satisfies the urge to read a Cinderella retelling!
Christian faith rating: 0/3
I would consider this book a palate cleanser, for if you are looking for a light, cute read with romance and a bit more magic than in the original fairy tale.
I like how the author added something for depth into the Cinderella character: a passion for sewing and dreams of becoming a seamstress. We see Ashlin marvel over the qualities of fabric, design dresses in a sketch book, and make a custom ball gown for her step sister. This quality gave the character more substance than the original, who merely seemed to clean and cook for her step-family, dreaming to be free one day.
One aspect of the Cinderella character I've always struggled with is how she lets her step family walk all over her without ever seeming to have a backbone. In this story, Ashlin blames herself for her father's death and her step family heaps that guilt upon her as well. As such, Ashlin feels the need to make up for her role in her father's death and wants to feel a part of the only family she has left--but what she goes through is way too much to be in any way justified. Ashlin makes excuses for them and is apparently accepting of how they treat her-- I can almost forgive this if she had grown up being treated this way but Ashlin was an older teen when her father died and is now I believe 20, so she's had the life experience to know what a loving family really is. It takes Ashlin a whiiilllleeee to finally see the truth, but not before she blames the prince ironically of the deceit and two-facedness that her step family was truly doing to her--that part of the story was pretty frustrating.
I thought some of the dialog between Onric and Ashlin was a bit awkward/cheesy/unrealistic, but perhaps that is the YA element coming through. I wish there had been more worldbuilding and I felt like a few things were left hanging without explanations, which I doubt will be present in the next books (i.e. Ashlin never finished the tapestry that explains the past with the magis and it is never explained how Ashlins mother came to own a magis creation.)
But overall, it was a cute read and satisfies the urge to read a Cinderella retelling!
Christian faith rating: 0/3