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the_bookish_raven's review
5.0
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.
What if the Prince wasn't as great as everyone thought? Emmeline finally gets the chance to attend the ball, and she even gets to dance with the Prince. But he's arrogant and dull. When the clock strikes midnight, Emmeline flees, but she slips in the snow. She awakens to find that the night has repeated. She is dancing with a different man this time. Over and over, various suitors make their appearances. But Emmeline is distracted by someone else...
This Cinderella re-telling is a short story and it's so good! I was worried about the pacing, but it wasn't an issue at all. Emmeline's repeating nights were interesting and I loved how it gave her the opportunity to figure out who was right for her. I was very happy with who she ended up with! Also, I was glad that we got to see some of her backstory as it was really interesting! This was a cute short story with a unique twist on the Cinderella tale!
Anyone who loves a fairytale re-telling should give this a read! It's totally clean so younger readers can enjoy it too! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a short and sweet read, especially a fairytale re-telling!
I received an ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.
What if the Prince wasn't as great as everyone thought? Emmeline finally gets the chance to attend the ball, and she even gets to dance with the Prince. But he's arrogant and dull. When the clock strikes midnight, Emmeline flees, but she slips in the snow. She awakens to find that the night has repeated. She is dancing with a different man this time. Over and over, various suitors make their appearances. But Emmeline is distracted by someone else...
This Cinderella re-telling is a short story and it's so good! I was worried about the pacing, but it wasn't an issue at all. Emmeline's repeating nights were interesting and I loved how it gave her the opportunity to figure out who was right for her. I was very happy with who she ended up with! Also, I was glad that we got to see some of her backstory as it was really interesting! This was a cute short story with a unique twist on the Cinderella tale!
Anyone who loves a fairytale re-telling should give this a read! It's totally clean so younger readers can enjoy it too! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a short and sweet read, especially a fairytale re-telling!
marisb's review
4.0
“I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.”
This was a fun and sweet short retelling of Cinderella and I enjoyed reading the book. This is the first short story I read and I would like to read more of them. You can read the book within a short amount of time and it is a easy read. I did miss some depth but you can only expect so much of short story.
The story starts with her dance with prince Benedict who is not quite the person she would like him to be. When she leaves the ball at midnight she falls from the stairs and she wakes up at the ball again dancing with another suitor. Now she had to find a way out of the cycle.
I could predict the ending, but that is something that I do not mind. It is relaxing for me to know the ending and to read how the characters will get to the happily ever after (or not). If you are in the mood for a light en fluffy read than this could be a book you would like.
This was a fun and sweet short retelling of Cinderella and I enjoyed reading the book. This is the first short story I read and I would like to read more of them. You can read the book within a short amount of time and it is a easy read. I did miss some depth but you can only expect so much of short story.
The story starts with her dance with prince Benedict who is not quite the person she would like him to be. When she leaves the ball at midnight she falls from the stairs and she wakes up at the ball again dancing with another suitor. Now she had to find a way out of the cycle.
I could predict the ending, but that is something that I do not mind. It is relaxing for me to know the ending and to read how the characters will get to the happily ever after (or not). If you are in the mood for a light en fluffy read than this could be a book you would like.
mothandnessieread's review
4.0
As quick of a read as this was, the author did a wonderful job telling a fulfilling story. I’ll admit that I’ve grown quite tired of the perfect prince trope, especially paired with the happily ever after ending. I was a bit worried about having to deal with those in this story, but the author thoroughly surprised me! They did a great job retelling this story and emphasizing the choices of the main character and how they would ultimately impact her happiness. I highly recommend this read if you’re looking for a nice retelling of a childhood classic. I received a free copy of this story from Hidden Gems in an exchange for an honest review.
tazladyok's review
4.0
This Young Adult short story is a twist on the story of Cinderella, combined with an element of the movie Groundhog Day. In this version of Cinderella, we find the night of the ball happening over and over again. Will she be able to figure out what is happening and how to stop it, or will she have to live this night over and over again for the rest of her life? This short story is packed full. I very much enjoyed reading it!
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