A review by holtfan
Disenchanted: The Trials of Cinderella, by Megan Morrison
5.0
Is this book worth 5 stars? To be honest, I'm not really sure! However, it was one of those books that conspired with my mood and the weather and took me so much by surprise that I feel it deserves the 5 stars. I really, unexpectedly, enjoyed this one.
Though billed as a "Cinderella retelling," this book breaks from the usual Cinderella mold and has very little to do with the original story. In fact, it is more like the story of what happened to Cinderella's son. Glass slippers, fairy godmothers (er, fathers), and step-family do play a vital role in the story! Just not the way you probably think.
I think one reason I really enjoyed this book is that it felt so...unexpectedly original. Sure, there is that Ever After High vibe going with Coterie Preparatory School but it transcends that with really solid, interesting characters and social justice themes. Maybe I have been reading too much YA, but it sure was nice to have a couple interested in something other than each other.
That said, if I have one complaint with this book, it would be the romance. It got a little too intense too fast for my taste.
Maturer themes and kissing from the couple put this book about as far into YA as you can go without really being a YA novel.
I solidly enjoyed this book. I kind of wish I had realized it was a sequel/companion book before jumping in, but I do not think it hindered my reading too much.
I love, love, love Serge.
I'm looking forward to reading the first book in this series and eagerly await the third one!
Though billed as a "Cinderella retelling," this book breaks from the usual Cinderella mold and has very little to do with the original story. In fact, it is more like the story of what happened to Cinderella's son. Glass slippers, fairy godmothers (er, fathers), and step-family do play a vital role in the story! Just not the way you probably think.
I think one reason I really enjoyed this book is that it felt so...unexpectedly original. Sure, there is that Ever After High vibe going with Coterie Preparatory School but it transcends that with really solid, interesting characters and social justice themes. Maybe I have been reading too much YA, but it sure was nice to have a couple interested in something other than each other.
That said, if I have one complaint with this book, it would be the romance. It got a little too intense too fast for my taste.
Maturer themes and kissing from the couple put this book about as far into YA as you can go without really being a YA novel.
I solidly enjoyed this book. I kind of wish I had realized it was a sequel/companion book before jumping in, but I do not think it hindered my reading too much.
I love, love, love Serge.
I'm looking forward to reading the first book in this series and eagerly await the third one!