Emma Hill

*I received a free digital copy through BookSirens for an honest review*

Ashes of Glass is a cute and fun Cinderella retelling. I love how the author made this story non-magical while still preserved the essence of the original fairytale. The plot was well-paced, with both romantic moments and shocking twists that held my interest.

The only thing preventing it to be a five-star was the ending. I knew it was supposed to be a happy ending, but it still felt too rush and too convenient. I also wish we could see what happened to the side characters.

It’s not a perfect book, yet definitely enjoyable. I would recommend this book to fairytale retelling lovers. If you’re looking for other books from the author, or other fairytale retellings, check out [b:Beautiful Beast|36406027|Beautiful Beast (Beautiful Queens, #1)|E.J. Hill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1587688829l/36406027._SX50_.jpg|58100327] and my review.
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Fairytale retellings are a weakness of mine, which is why I was very excited to read a copy of Ashes of Glass by E.J. Hill. A Cinderella retelling, it focused on Arella and her very own Prince Charming, Freddie. At the start, the first few chapters seemed like a retelling of Ever After, and I debated on whether I should continue reading. Thankfully, I did and this tale became one of more than just love, but also of intrigue.

As a whole, I loved the book. The plot was engaging, the characters memorable, and even though I figured out the bad guy pretty easily, I was still interested enough to see how he met his justice. What I didn’t so much love was the writing itself. It was very simplistic, and maybe geared more toward a YA audience. Truth be told, it’s been a long time since I last read a YA book so I could be mistaken. The writing here simply lacked depth. It was told in first person, but back and forth between Arella and Freddie. Freddie’s portions were unnecessary, in my opinion. It would’ve been fine to read the entire story from Arella’s perspective only. Last but not least, there were multiple grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.

The book cover is beautiful, and the romantic elements of this sweet fairytale made this book worth my reading time. I would like to see it edited to give another reader a more enjoyable experience. There is lots to love in this dreamy story.… (altro)