Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Fairy-tale Party Day three: Princess of Glass


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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14 comments:

  1. Sounds like an interesting book. Nice cover. I like Jessica's definition of Happily Ever After.
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    1. I love this book. And yes, the cover is lovely. Jessica's definition is fantastic! :D

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  2. I hope I get the chance to read this, it sounds interesting!

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  3. I love Cinderella! My favorite of all time is called The Slipper and the Rose!

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    1. I haven't heard of that one. I am going to have to look it up!

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  4. I love Cinderella! I think my favourite version I've read so far was Ash. :)

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    1. Cinderella is awesome! AND OOH, I haven't heard of that one before. Must. Look. It. Up!

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  5. I like the thought of an exchange program. Sounds different and interesting.

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  6. It sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing. :)

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    1. It most certainly is! I LOVE it!! You are welcome!

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  7. Cinderella is fantastic! And I love the cover here.

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    1. I LOVE this cover as well! And it is very fitting, I love it!

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