Hoping to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other's countries in the name of better political alliances--and potential marriages. It's got the makings of a fairy tale--until a hapless servant named Eleanor is tricked by a vengeful fairy godmother into competing with Poppy for the eligible prince. Ballgowns, cinders, and enchanted glass slippers fly in this romantic and action-packed happily-ever-after quest from an author with a flair for embroidering tales in her own delightful way.
My Review:
As with all of Jessica Day George's work, this tale is beautifully spun in a web of magical imagery and dialogue. A fun spin on Cinderella that is something completely new and different.
I love every page of this book. It keeps you reading, wondering, and the ending is just as wonderful!
And I love that this series takes a princess from the first book that you have already come to know and love and throws her in a fairy-tale of her own!
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Konstanz: What's your favorite thing about Cinderella?
Jessica: Thinking about the glass slippers, and what they would really look like.
Konstanz: What is your all time favorite Fairy-tale?
Jessica: East o' the Sun, West o' the Moon.
Konstanz: What inspired you to re-write fairy-tales?
Jessica: I wanted to do my own version of East o' the Sun, and just went from there!
Konstanz: What is your definition of Happily Ever After?
Jessica: A lot of books and chocolate, not a lot of drama.
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Sounds like an interesting book. Nice cover. I like Jessica's definition of Happily Ever After.
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I love this book. And yes, the cover is lovely. Jessica's definition is fantastic! :D
DeleteI hope I get the chance to read this, it sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, do read it! It is wonderful!
DeleteI love Cinderella! My favorite of all time is called The Slipper and the Rose!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of that one. I am going to have to look it up!
DeleteI love Cinderella! I think my favourite version I've read so far was Ash. :)
ReplyDeleteCinderella is awesome! AND OOH, I haven't heard of that one before. Must. Look. It. Up!
DeleteI like the thought of an exchange program. Sounds different and interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt is! It is very awesome, such a great book!
DeleteIt sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly is! I LOVE it!! You are welcome!
DeleteCinderella is fantastic! And I love the cover here.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this cover as well! And it is very fitting, I love it!
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