revengelyne's review
3.0
We meet Ashlynn Ella, the daughter of Cinderella, who feels that she must take up the story where her mom's had left off. Unfortunately Cinderella meets an untimely demise and her princely father has remarried. Ashlynn can talk to animals and animals can talk to her back and thus the reason why she does not eat meat whatsoever. After all, who would want to eat something that can talk back to them?
I love fairytales especially those with either a retelling of the story or one with a cit of a twist to them. This book was a bit short for my tastes and perhaps it was due to the fact it was mainly used as a short introduction. I am hoping that my opinion might change later as I take a chance on reading the other books for this series.
I love fairytales especially those with either a retelling of the story or one with a cit of a twist to them. This book was a bit short for my tastes and perhaps it was due to the fact it was mainly used as a short introduction. I am hoping that my opinion might change later as I take a chance on reading the other books for this series.
disconightwing's review
3.0
3 stars because again, it was a little short to really get into, but Ashlynn's story made me laugh the most. She's the daughter of Cinderella and one of the few princesses who seem to be slightly reluctant to follow their parents' destinies, though for her it seems to be more because she thinks princes aren't really into the outdoorsy stuff that she is.
A couple of quotes:
"After all, one day Ashlynn would have her own unkind stepsisters to put up with in the story, which would happen after her mother's untimely death, but Ashlynn didn't want to think about that part."
That's kind of dark! But it's lightened up by this:
"Ashlynn's heart was still strangely pounding after the encounter in the woods. She shut her curtains, locked the door, and lifted her mattress, pulling out last year's Sustainable Logging Lumberjack Calendar. She flipped through the pages and sighed. Yes, the lumberjacks had chiseled jaws, warm eyes, and broad shoulders beneath flannel shirts."
Ashlynn's definiton of porn, I suppose.
A couple of quotes:
"After all, one day Ashlynn would have her own unkind stepsisters to put up with in the story, which would happen after her mother's untimely death, but Ashlynn didn't want to think about that part."
That's kind of dark! But it's lightened up by this:
"Ashlynn's heart was still strangely pounding after the encounter in the woods. She shut her curtains, locked the door, and lifted her mattress, pulling out last year's Sustainable Logging Lumberjack Calendar. She flipped through the pages and sighed. Yes, the lumberjacks had chiseled jaws, warm eyes, and broad shoulders beneath flannel shirts."
Ashlynn's definiton of porn, I suppose.
mckenzierichardson's review
4.0
I have enjoyed these prequels much more than I initially thought I would.
As with the other stories, this one follows Ashlynn as she gets ready to return to Ever After High.
There is definitely more depth to her character than in the show. I especially liked the dynamic of Ashlynn's relationship to animals and her veganism. The Ashlynn in this story is also less focused on appearance and is more of a believable character than the stereotyped version in the show.
And just like in the previous prequels, this one includes great set up for future conflict in the actual novels.
As with the other stories, this one follows Ashlynn as she gets ready to return to Ever After High.
There is definitely more depth to her character than in the show. I especially liked the dynamic of Ashlynn's relationship to animals and her veganism. The Ashlynn in this story is also less focused on appearance and is more of a believable character than the stereotyped version in the show.
And just like in the previous prequels, this one includes great set up for future conflict in the actual novels.
heyshay07's review
2.0
Ashylnn Ella and Hunter Huntsman's stories are pretty much exactly the same and introduce the romance between the two. The overall feeling and content of the short books are similar to the promo videos for the Ever After High dolls that are on the website. They are short,contain just one idea, and will probably take you about 5 minutes to read. If you're looking for a story, this is not it--think of it more like a movie trailer when you go to the theater. Good marketing idea but a little annoying if your expecting one of Shannon Hale's great stories.
the_bookroyal's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, short. I had wondered how Ashlynn's and Hunter's story started.
Also, I just realized that for Ashlynn's story to happen, Cinderella has to die. Bummer.
Also, I just realized that for Ashlynn's story to happen, Cinderella has to die. Bummer.
read_by_gee's review
2.0
Ashlyyn's story was a little boring to me. It was the least exciting, maybe that's just because Cinderella story to me is the least exciting. But I love the little details like her and her mothers shoe addiction and her love for a more rugged man as applied to typical Prince Charming. The one thing I have started to think about though, reading these intros is that they are all aware of there future and what will happen after their legacy year, I can't help but feel sad for them knowing this. Maybe it's best not knowing what the future holds.
sonshinelibrarian's review
5.0
I really hope Ashlynn and Hunter figure more prominently in the series soon!