Princess of Glass, by Jessica Day GeorgeYoung Adult, 2010
from fantasticfiction.co.uk:
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.
Raspberry: A companion to the Princess of the Midnight Ball, this is the story of Poppy who has now grown up, having a fairy-tale of her own. I didn't like it as much as Midnight Ball, but I would chalk that up to not liking the 'Cinderella' tale very much. I thought that again Jessica's ideas were inventive - it's always nice to read something new when a story has been told over and over, and I can honestly say this is one of my favorite Cinderella stories ever written.
Graded a B+.
And now for the giveaway! I have one ARC, lightly used to give to one of you that wants it. If you have a blog I'm sure the author would appreciate another review. If you don't and you win this you could also email me your review to post here.
Fill out THIS FORM to enter! And yes, there are extra entries.
A couple thing: It ends April 20th, and it's US only - sorry to all you amazing international followers, although if you have a friend in the US, I can ship it to them for you if that works.
*Disclaimer: I received this ARC from Bloomsbury with no financial remuneration of any kind.
13 comments:
I've been waiting for some reviews of this one to pop up. I actually haven't read the first but I enjoyed her retelling of East of the Sun, West of the Moon and was wondering how this series was. I don't think I've actually read too many overt YA Cinderella retellings.
Thanks for the giveaway!
This looks like so much fun. Great review and I can't wait to read it. I love Cinderella stuff!
Great review! I love Cinderella stories!
I love Cinderella stories! Thanks for the giveaway...
Thanks for the contest
I was just looking for more re-tellings today. I'll have to see if our library has Princess of the Midnight Ball.
Sounds like a fun read! Thanks for the contest. :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway-- I'm a huge Cinderella fan, so I'd love to read this and Ms. George's other title as well.
Laura Hartness
The Calico Critic
Would love to win and can definitely post a review on my blog :)
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Would like to read a fun book and would happily review on my blog too. :)
forgot to include my
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