atakefromtwocities posted: " Happily Ever After is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one controlling the grift - until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme. I'm not who you think I am. My transformation from a poor, orphaned scull" A Take from Two Cities
Happily Ever After is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one controlling the grift - until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme.
I'm not who you think I am.
My transformation from a poor, orphaned scullery maid into the enchantingly mysterious lady who snagged the heart of the prince did not happen - as the rumours insist - in a magical metamorphosis of pumpkins and glass slippers.
Instead, with the help of a touchingly tragic past and the some highly illegal spells, my stepsisters and I infiltrated the ball and captured the attention of the prince. I became a princess, secured our fortunes, and ensured we'd all live happily ever after.
But of course, there's always more to the story. Now my magic is running out, war is looming, and a handsome hostage prince - the wrong prince - is distracting me with his magnetic charm and forbidden flirtations. I'm in danger of losing control of the delicate balance I've created . . . and that could prove fatal.
There's so much more riding on this than a crown.
Title : Thief Liar Lady Author : D.L. Soria Format : Hardcover Page Count : 416 Genre : Fantasy Publisher : DelRey UK Release Date : July 13, 2023
Reviewer : Micky Rating : ★ ★ ★ ★
Micky's 4 star review
Headlines: Irreverent, morally grey heroine One messed up tale of lies Triangles
Thief Liar Lady was a twisted retelling loosely based on Cinderella, but don't expect a genteel heroine who is at one with the forest creatures. Ashlinn was a double, triple crosser, out to snag the ultimate match for nefarious reasons but as a reader, I suspended my judgement. Right at the end, I felt Ashlinn remained utterly morally grey and sometimes corrupt. It certainly made for interesting reading.
There was a backdrop of political warring between lands and a hostage prince had been taken years ago in payment for actions of the Elorians. Meanwhile, Ashlinn was finding her feet in palace life, trying to appear meek and pliable when she was really one step from effing at all and sundry, giving them a piece of her mind.
There was a relationship triangle which I resist calling a love triangle and with some hefty twists and shocks, I had no idea where the story direction would go once it diverted from my expectations. Suffice it to say, I was satisfied with the final play while feeling discomfort at the journey. I would have appreciated a little more what happened next, I've been left a bit wanting.
This standalone tale of twisted proportions was a great fantasy piece that kept the intrigue going.
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