Review: Cinderella, as it should be told....and for adults only
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
This unusual and creative retelling of Cinderella was a true find. Short and sweet, it is bawdy, endearing, sensual, dark and comically tongue in cheek all at the same time. I can't remember whose blog I read suggesting this book, but when I saw that Sherry Thomas recommended it, I knew it had to be good - and it was. For anyone who ever felt a bit unbalanced by the original Cinderella story, this story rights the wrongs. Ember, or Cinder Girl, is a powerful witch. The stepmother and stepsisters are prostitutes, and bonded to Ember by a unique sense of sisterhood. Prince Charming is saddled with a curse, and all who lay eyes on him are smitten with total adoration for him......except Ember, who manages to avoid him - for awhile.Some raw language (and sex), some dark arts, a bit of feminism, and a look at loving someone for the true person under all the trappings. Loved it all! A fun twist on the traditional fairy tale - for which I am thankful. What a treat this book was.