Review: A new twist on a classic tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 22, 2014
Ava Smith's "Cinderella Girl" is a fresh retelling of the Cinderella story with modern elements. Although the book has elements of the present age (cars, etc), Smith's writing style is reminiscent of classic writers. Her writing is detailed, and there is very little colloquial speech, which suits the story well. The characters are well-rounded and interesting. Ten-year-old Briony Duke was my favorite character. She must deal with the death of her parents, moving the into the home of people who hated her family. As the reader, you see Briony grow up and fall in love with "prince charming." The plot, although it maintains the classic Cinderalla format, has enough additions to keep it interesting and engaging. If you like the original Cinderella story, you will really enjoy "Cinderella Girl." Recommended!