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Benjamin Grimm knows the theater is much like real life. In 1876 Philadelphia, people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives, and never revealing their secrets.
When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, he is delighted. His delight turns to dismay when he discovers she has been under a spell for the past 7 years, being forced to live as a servant in her own home, and he realizes how sinister some secrets can be.
She asks for his help, and he can't refuse. Even if he doesn't believe in 'real' magic, he can't abandon her.
Ellie has spent the long years since her mother's death under the watchful and unforgiving eye of her stepmother. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seems no one can help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, who is under a spell of his own. When she sees Ben one evening, it seems he is immune to the magic that binds her, and her hope is rekindled along with her friendship.
But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the spell before midnight on New Year's Eve, then both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.
- Sales Rank: #753084 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-20
- Released on: 2015-05-20
- Format: Kindle eBook
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Realistic retelling of Cinderella
By Bookworm Dreams
For a long time, A Curse of Ash and Iron have been on the list of the books I was waiting to be published. I noticed it while it was announced as a Strange Chemistry release. Then the Strange Chemistry got shut down. :( I was happy to hear Christine Norris and Curiosity Quills Press made a deal and that A Curse of Ash and Iron is going to be published after all. And finally it’s here.
LIKES
* Realistic Cinderella retelling. Cinderella was never one of my favorite fairy tales, mostly because I had problems with too many plot holes. How come no one ever complained that stepmother forced Cinderella to work as a servant? They were nobles, surely she had some relatives. And that insta-love with prince at the ball never worked for me. Christine Norris masterfully resolved all these issues.
* Clean romance. So many young adult novels these days shock me with amount of sex and explicit descriptions. A Curse of Ash and Iron pleasantly surprised me with romance that was squeaky clean. I think even some advanced middle-grade readers can read this book.
* Love triangle that worked. A Curse of Ash and Iron is proof that all love triangles are not bad. After we get to know all the history behind characters, Eleanor not being able to decide between two love interests actually makes sense.
DISLIKES
* Failed expectations. From the announcements I figured A Curse of Ash and Iron will be a steampunk version of Cinderella. Gears on the book cover only cemented that belief. The fact that one of the characters was called Benjamin Grimm only intrigued me more. I thought it was going to be one of the Grimm brothers. Both of these assumptions were incorrect. A Curse of Ash and Iron was not a bad book, but I expected something completely different…
IN THE END…
A Curse of Ash and Iron was a charming retelling of Cinderella set in 19th century Philadelphia. Sadly my wrong expectations hindered me in enjoying it, but I think that fans of Jessica Day George are going to love it.
Disclaimer: I received this ebook from publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent re-imagining of ‘Cinderella’ with a steampunk twist; a satisfying and magical tale told from dual perspectives.
By Dreamer J
5 Stars!
Excellent re-imagining of ‘Cinderella’ with a steampunk twist; a satisfying and magical tale told from dual perspectives, of Ellie and Benjamin. ‘A Curse of Ash and Iron’ is an old familiar tale set in a new place with some different characters and a refreshing twist on the plot. The tale touches upon key elements of the traditional ‘Cinderella’ story and provides a much more in depth look at the inner workings of the plot. Set in Philadelphia in 1876 amidst the introduction of scientific inventions, Benjamin Grimm divides his time between working at the theater and building inventions of his own. When his childhood friend, Ellie, suddenly appears in the theater one night, his world is forever changed.
Benjamin is a man of science and invention, with great plans for a career as an illusionist; every aspect of Ellie’s life has been touched by magic. It was delightful to watch as each tries to convince the other of the validity of what they believe in, and the seamless interweaving of steampunk invention with magic elements was cleverly written. Norris’ well-developed characters provide the audience with insight to their motivations which makes for a fantastic version of ‘Cinderella’.
Also immensely enjoyable was the not-so-evil stepsister, Rebecca. Though Ellie bears the brunt of her stepmother’s cruelty, Rebecca is also robbed of certain freedoms and does not add to Ellie’s hardship. Class division and gender equality in society are mentioned, but not overbearing. I found it to be a fantastic addition to a timeless fairy tale, as it is rare that one thinks of those things when enjoying ‘Cinderella’.
‘A Curse of Ash and Iron’ sports a strong plot with well-developed characters, a pleasant and G-rated romance and a satisfying ending. Language and themes are suitable for younger audiences and enjoyable for older YA readers as well. I highly recommend this enjoyable tale to all YA and fairy tale fans.
I received a copy from Curiosity Quills in exchange for an honest review.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
A Curse of Ash and Iron
By BabyMo
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I had not heard of A Curse of Ash and Iron before I received the opportunity to review it, but I was extremely intrigued by the premise. This is a young adult novel written by Christine Norris.
As the story begins, we are introduced to Ben and Ellie. Despite the fact that Ben was the son of the cook in a grand home that Ellie lived in, the two were best friends of children. They were separated rather abruptly when Ellie’s stepmother fired Ben’s mother seven years earlier, but a chance meeting brings them together again. Ellie tells Ben a wild story about being enchanted by her stepmother and forced to work as a servant in her own home. Ben is a young man enamored with science and technology, and he finds the idea of magical enchantments to be absurd, but he agrees to help his old friend. As they explore the nature of the enchantment, they learn that if the curse is not broken by midnight on New Year’s Eve, the effects will become permanent, and Ellie will be bound to her stepmother forever.
The story is set in 1876 Philadelphia, and that was one of the aspects that attracted me to this story. I love novels set in the 19th century, and this book did not disappoint me. Ben’s love of technology is relevant because the world is on the brink of great discoveries; the telephone is a brand new invention, and talking to someone so far away seems almost magical. His curiosity proves to be an asset in their quest, as is his knack for tinkering. The 19th century setting also provides us with a glimpse into the world of debutantes and Society events.
A Curse of Ash and Iron is an amazing book. The addition of spells and enchantments provide a nice contrast to technology. It seems inconceivable that real magic can exist in the modern world, but appearances can be deceiving. There were some interesting twists that I did not see coming, but I think it might have been too predictable for the story to end a certain way.
I would absolutely recommend A Curse of Ash and Iron. This is a young adult novel that holds appeal to readers outside its target audience. This is an interesting version of the classic Cinderella story with an infusion of steampunk. I thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Christine Norris.
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