Sapphic Cinderella retelling!

I love fairy-tale retellings that add their own twist while keeping close to well known versions, and this book did just that.

Cynthia is forced to do all the housework for her step-family, having to put her step-sisters' needs before her own. One day a Prince comes into town on a search for a wife, which has her step-sisters all excited with opportunity. Cynthia isn't so sure there's anything to be excited about... until she locks eyes with the Prince's sister.

The storyline has a LOT of elements from the Disney film of Cinderella, and I thought the references worked really well.

While there is a definite element of insta-lust, I really appreciated that the two women grew to like each other more for their personality. I still very much enjoyed the steamy scenes - the tension with the bath tub!

I would have loved this book to be longer, to give more time to explore the relationship. But still very much enjoyed it as it was.

Definitely check this out if you like queer retellings of classic fairy-tales.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the free digital review copy. All thoughts are my own.