Review: A Dark, New Take on Cinderella
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 21, 2013
Take the story of Cinderella. Add some more magic. Throw in a few werewolves. And, you have yourself this amazing book! Before Midnight was a fantastic romance. I absolutely loved it!Loupe was a wonderful heroine. She hasn't had the best life. She's not just forced to be a servant. She's also abused by her stepmother and forced to hide her nature as a werewolf because, should her stepmother find out, she would be killed. The fact that she endures all this and still manages to move on shows that she's a strong character. I thought she was very likable. She was a lovely character.Etienne was also amazing. He was easy to adore. He was immediately a sympathetic character, with his despair at the possibility of losing his werewolf. And he continues to be a wonderful character. He was very sweet, determined, and devoted to protecting his people. I thought he was brilliant and I adored him.The romance was well done. It was very sweet, with how they fell in love, despite each thinking that they can't be with the other. And, there were definitely sparks between these two that were hot. They were a delightful couple.The plot was fast paced. I was hooked the entire way through. Despite know how the story was going to go, this version of Cinderella still kept me guessing. It was darker and full of surprises and I loved it! The ending was brilliant and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.A fantastic new take on an old tale, Before Midnight was an amazing read. I loved every part of it and, now, I'm anxiously awaiting the next book in the Blood Prince series, One Bite. Romance lovers, if you're looking for a great read, then look no further, because this book is brilliant!*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review