Glass Midnight: A Cinderella Retelling by Kayla Eshbaugh (The Cursed Kingdom Chronicles book 2) Gabriella is one of the few royals in Terra who wasn’t cursed when she was born. But her kingdom is under threat of war from the neighboring one, and with her father a prisoner, she must navigate treacherous political waters to …
The Golden Ball: A Frog Prince, Swan Lake, and Cinderella Retelling by Erika Everest (Tales from the Kingdoms of Fable book 2) The League of Princesses is worried. Aurora has fallen into the enchanted sleep and Odette is missing. As Rose and Sienna focus on helping Aurora, Natashya goes undercover as a servant to ferret …
Cinders of Glass: A Cinderella and the Little Match Girl Retelling by Celeste Baxendell (Bewitching Fairy Tales book 4) Liora grew up in the court until her father was cast out as a traitor. Many years later, the only family she has left is her stepmother and two step sisters. Her father’s final words continue …
A Gown of Spider Silk by A. G. Marshall I had the pleasure of meeting Angela at a writer’s retreat in Scotland last year, and this is the first story of hers that I read. Bonus: It’s currently available for free on Amazon! In this short story retelling of Cinderella, Marshall steps away from the …
Today, the lovely Brittany Fichter has joined us for a delightful Q&A about her books, Cinderella, and Kindness. Brittany is an absolute delight, and her email sign off is one of my favorite bookish quotes: “But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” – C.S. Lewis (And if you’re …
Shard of Glass: A Cinderella Retelling by Emily Deady (Fairy Tale Royal book 1) With the family savings depleted and her stepmother crippled by grief, Ashlin selflessly takes a job at the royal palace. She forms an unlikely friendship with the prince. Meanwhile, wielders of a powerful magic threaten their small coastal kingdom, and Prince …
The Orphan Queen: A Cinderella and Ugly Duckling Retelling by Erika Everest (Kingdoms of Fable Book 0) The Orphan Queen is a mashup of Cinderella and the Ugly Duckling. Marianne, an orphan, has faced bigotry for years because of her dark skin. A handsome prince falls for her, but she only comes to accept her …
The story of “Cinderella” or “The Little Glass Slipper,” in which a girl in poor circumstances is elevated via marriage to royalty or status, has roots in lore as far back as the time of Christ. There are several more modern interpretations, including versions by Giambattista Basille and the Brothers Grimm, as well as the …
The Stepsister and the Slipper: A Retelling of Cinderella by Nina Clare (A Villain’s Ever After) Lady Charlotte needs a rich husband and fast. Her stepfather died, leaving the family in serious debt. Her mother’s solution is sell off anything she can get her hands on, while her younger sister is too innocent to realize …