Lisa R. (alterlisa) - , reviewed on 3/28/2011 + 335 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I was a bit hesitant to start this story as Im a romance reader at heart and a fantasy reader second. This was my first Lackey book and though it wasnt great, I still have several that Im anxious to read. There was a lot I liked about the storyline, particularly the snarky dry humor. Who wouldnt give their right tit to be able to turn that ass of a boyfriend into a braying mule? I loved the interaction of the characters in Elenas home, they were always good for a laugh and a bit of backstory. I loved the premise of the story as who doesnt like to see Cinderella get her prince but the story itself was pretty slow and Lackey didnt allow us to see what was happening as much as telling us. I loved the where Fairy Godmothers come from storyline as I dont think Ive run into that before. Very nicely done!

But there was a character that I hardily got tired of- The Tradition. Yes, it was important that we realize how important The Tradition was but I got tired of being hit over the head with The Tradition stick. This is an area where allowing us to see what was possible would have made so much more difference than telling us. Despite this I did finish the book and while not a great story, it wasnt awful either, more middle of the road.

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