⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. This is a fun Cinderella retelling with a sapphic twist.

What if Cinderella fell for the handsome prince’s… sister? Cynthia lives a life of drudgery, toiling for her stepmother and stepsisters without receiving gratitude or pay. Every day is the same… until a royal retinue sweeps into town, inviting every unwed maiden to vie for the hand of the visiting prince. The moment she lays eyes on the prince’s beautiful sister, Cynthia is smitten. She’s never been to a ball, and she’s determined not to miss this one. But when her family refuses to allow her to attend, not that Cynthia even has a gown to wear, it will take a miracle to escape the attic and catch the eye of the princess who holds the key to her heart!

MY THOUGHTS

I’m not gonna lie, parts of the book are a bit ridiculous, much like the Cinderella story we all know. It’s also short and doesn’t give enough time to get to know Cynthia and Ammalia. Which is a shame because they are both very interesting.

Regardless, I love the googly eyes and sexually charged banter between the two women and they way they brush the prince off. The attraction comes across very clearly in every interaction and that alone makes it worth reading.

I can recommend this if you like a steamy FF romance, albeit a quick one.

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Genre: Historical Romance
Published: November 10, 2023
Sensuality Rating: Warm
Series: Regency Fairy Tales
Other books in the series: Bianca & the Huntsman
Tropes: Insta-lust, Insta-love, Royalty, Opposites Attract, Fairytale Retelling