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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
3.0
It's always hard to judge short stories, because very often there is so much more I'd love to read about and so much more I'd like to explore. This story was no different on that department. Since the story is only about a 120 small pages, there is not that much time to really get to know the different characters or to form some sort of connection with them. Just like I never really got a clear image of the world and what the kingdom actually looked like.
But maybe that's not the goal of those short stories. We have those long novels for that. If it comes to amusement and entertainment, this book does deliver. There are quite a few tender and cute moments between Ash and her guys. I love how we got to spend a little time with each of them and how we could see their interaction for a bit. Of course, most of the build up has already taken place before the story even starts, so we don't see their love actually growing. But I did quite enjoy the tender moments in the bath or outside in the garden with the tea or in the inn.
I have to admit that the story of Cinderella wasn't really recognisable. It seems the only elements present were the evil stepfather (in this case), the prince(s), the ball and the running away part, but personally that didn't really bother me too much. Just like I personally find Ash being a damsel in distress of the truest form not so bad after reading about so many bad ass ladies lately.
Is it an amazing and breathtaking book? No, of course not. But the hour I spent with it was nice and calm and made me smile. Sometimes that's all a book needs to do, right?
But maybe that's not the goal of those short stories. We have those long novels for that. If it comes to amusement and entertainment, this book does deliver. There are quite a few tender and cute moments between Ash and her guys. I love how we got to spend a little time with each of them and how we could see their interaction for a bit. Of course, most of the build up has already taken place before the story even starts, so we don't see their love actually growing. But I did quite enjoy the tender moments in the bath or outside in the garden with the tea or in the inn.
I have to admit that the story of Cinderella wasn't really recognisable. It seems the only elements present were the evil stepfather (in this case), the prince(s), the ball and the running away part, but personally that didn't really bother me too much. Just like I personally find Ash being a damsel in distress of the truest form not so bad after reading about so many bad ass ladies lately.
Is it an amazing and breathtaking book? No, of course not. But the hour I spent with it was nice and calm and made me smile. Sometimes that's all a book needs to do, right?
nalie_656's review
3.0
I liked this book but didn’t love it.
It is a short romantic fantasy story with a good storyline.
The Princes (Tias stepbrothers) all love Tia and will do anything to keep her safe from the King her step father. The story carries some betrayal, suspense and action. My only con was that the book could have been longer, so you could get to know the characters a bit more and their personalities but even still it was a fun short read.
It is a short romantic fantasy story with a good storyline.
The Princes (Tias stepbrothers) all love Tia and will do anything to keep her safe from the King her step father. The story carries some betrayal, suspense and action. My only con was that the book could have been longer, so you could get to know the characters a bit more and their personalities but even still it was a fun short read.
lavendermarch's review
2.0
I didn't really like this book. It moved rather quickly in a lot of places, and I was confused. I didn't get a real sense of caring from any of the characters, and I didn't get to know any of them, even the main character. Although I admire the concept of an RH Cinderella story, this one was executed poorly. 2.5 stars.
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