Description
Book SynopsisA sensual and evocative re-telling of Cinderella.
Trade ReviewDeeply atmospheric ... the ending is bittersweet and just perfectly fresh and different * My Favourite Books *
An egaging and absorbing reworking of the Cinderella fairy tale ... lush and sensuous ... a fascinating novel for mature teens * School Librarian *
An evocative retelling of the classic Cinderella story that will thrill the reader ... an original, atmospheric exploration of the angst that comes with teenagers establishing their identity and discovering sensuality * Books Quarterly (Waterstones) *
This extremely good debut novel combines imaginative storytelling with skilled prose * Carousel *
Evocative.. original.. atmospheric. * Waterstones Books Quarterly *
This beautifully-written re-interpretation takes a different approach .... Full of magic and enchantment, this sensual and evocative novel is a sophisticated fairytale for older readers, in the tradition of Robin McKinley's
Beauty * Booktrust *
A fascinating novel for mature teens. * School Librarian *
A book which will have teenagers entranced. * Carousel *
Beautifully written... this sensual and evocative novel is a sophisticated fairy-tale for older readers. * Booktrust *
With beautiful, lyrical writing and a main character whose strength and capacity for love fueled my hope, I look back on this book as the one that kept me going, kept me dedicated to imagining the love stories I wanted to tell. * Tess Sharpe, author of Far From You, via Guardian Online *
