Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas
Long story short– I love this book. Don't get me wrong, I love a lot of books, but not all are a 100% recommend for anybody.
"The tale is told and retold."
That is what the book says. Cinderella, a prince, a glass slipper.
This story, however, is different.
Without a name, backstory, or any memory except for a thimble in her pocket, a girl who goes by Pin is thrown into the Godmother's horrid stone prison for slaves and "workers". Put there as a seamstress slave, Pin meets Shoe, the shoemaker, and they attempt a daring and terrifying escape from the terrible fortress.
Without a name, backstory, or any memory except for a thimble in her pocket, a girl who goes by Pin is thrown into the Godmother's horrid stone prison for slaves and "workers". Put there as a seamstress slave, Pin meets Shoe, the shoemaker, and they attempt a daring and terrifying escape from the terrible fortress.
Thinking freedom is near, her and Shoe run through the dark forest surrounding the castle in search for a better land. However, the Godmother and her guards are chasing the both of them.
Pin, knowing together they have no chance of escaping the Godmother, she runs straight towards her, leaving Shoe behind.
When the Godmother and Pin come into contact, the Godmother uses her thimble to remove Pin's memories and place her in the story of Cinderella. However, in this world her name is Penelope, and she lives in luxury. Her stepmother believes she is ungrateful, though, and that is how she becomes the Cinderella we all know and love.
Almost.
Penelope (now Pen instead of Pin), knows that there is something wrong with the world she was put in. She can feel it, even though her thimble is gone. (Yes, she still remembers the thimble).
Shoe finds his way back to her through rebels and others. This incredible story is told through both perspectives of Pen and Shoe.
I recommend this for not only fairytale lovers, but EVERYONE.
Send me what you want to see next!
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Next review: Golden Curse by M. Lynn
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