A review by ashleysbookobsession
The Cracked Slipper by Stephanie Alexander
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Read this if you
👑 Like Fairytale Retellings
📚 Enjoy Historical Fiction and Fantasy
🧙♀️ Believe in Magical Creatures and Witches
Meet The Author: The Cracked Slipper was Stephanie Alexander’s first novel written in 2012. Alexander has 3 children and practices family law. She has ghost written dozens of books. Her life after divorce has inspired both her legal work and fictional work.
Synopsis: Following 8 years of mistreatment and isolation, Eleanor Brice will no longer stand for being seen and not heard. Eleanor is sure she has found her Prince Charming. When Prince Charming proves to have a temper, a loose grip on his marriage vows, and resorts to the bottle, Eleanor decides he isn’t so charming after all.
What I Liked: Eleanor was sarcastic, smart, and didn’t take grief from anyone, following her dreams. Chou Chou was one of my favorite characters with his witty banter and sarcastic remarks. Him and Eleanor were quite the pair. I enjoyed that this novel focused on what happened after the happy-ever-after. As a kid I loved Cinderella and this was the perfect adult version of what happens next.
What I Was Not Crazy About: Prince Charming was very disappointing. I just couldn’t like him no matter how many comebacks he attempted to make. I found this book very hard to get into. At approx 55% in I considered giving up but couldn’t, hoping it would get better. In the end, this book just wasn’t for me. However this would not deter me from recommending to others who enjoy this type of read.
Available Now!
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Thank you, @katieandbreypa and @stephaniealexanderbooks for providing me with a complimentary review copy. In no way has that influenced my voluntary review.
👑 Like Fairytale Retellings
📚 Enjoy Historical Fiction and Fantasy
🧙♀️ Believe in Magical Creatures and Witches
Meet The Author: The Cracked Slipper was Stephanie Alexander’s first novel written in 2012. Alexander has 3 children and practices family law. She has ghost written dozens of books. Her life after divorce has inspired both her legal work and fictional work.
Synopsis: Following 8 years of mistreatment and isolation, Eleanor Brice will no longer stand for being seen and not heard. Eleanor is sure she has found her Prince Charming. When Prince Charming proves to have a temper, a loose grip on his marriage vows, and resorts to the bottle, Eleanor decides he isn’t so charming after all.
What I Liked: Eleanor was sarcastic, smart, and didn’t take grief from anyone, following her dreams. Chou Chou was one of my favorite characters with his witty banter and sarcastic remarks. Him and Eleanor were quite the pair. I enjoyed that this novel focused on what happened after the happy-ever-after. As a kid I loved Cinderella and this was the perfect adult version of what happens next.
What I Was Not Crazy About: Prince Charming was very disappointing. I just couldn’t like him no matter how many comebacks he attempted to make. I found this book very hard to get into. At approx 55% in I considered giving up but couldn’t, hoping it would get better. In the end, this book just wasn’t for me. However this would not deter me from recommending to others who enjoy this type of read.
Available Now!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you, @katieandbreypa and @stephaniealexanderbooks for providing me with a complimentary review copy. In no way has that influenced my voluntary review.