Review: A Wonderful Adaptation of an Old Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 12, 2014
I bought this on recommendation from an author that I enjoy.  I had never heard of this author before but the summary was enticing and I took a chance.  I am glad I did.Ember is a unique retelling of Cinderella.  Our dear Cinderella, Ember in the story, is a witch.  And our Prince Charming, Adrian, is a Blessed/Cursed, depending how you look at it, young man who all woman instantly fall in love with him and all men instantly respect and admire him upon seeing him.Ember hates the feeling that she loses control of her feelings and body when she firsts sees the Prince and takes steps with her dying mother's help to fight the curse surrounding him.  Thus, becoming a witch.You have the required stepmother and stepsisters, who turn out to be prostitutes, and all become good friends and family.  It takes you back a moment, but it really works with the story and I found the situation humorous.Ember is the only person to resist Adrian and this drives him to seek her out.  There is a great twist to the plot and I picked up it right way, though I don't know if it was just that obvious or that I read so much, that I am able to see through subtle hints easily.  I enjoyed the twist and thought it really helped build up the characters and relationships.Despite being a novella, I did not think the story was rushed or felt forced in any areas.  All the characters were developed appropriately to their roles and I loved the little twists in the story.  I loved how Ember grew and learned to trust and understand and overcome her prejudices.  I thought the Prince was wonderfully developed and I enjoyed how everyone loved him and he hated it all.Bettie Sharpe is definitely an author I will keep an eye out for future ebooks.