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The Cracked Slipper (2000)

by Stephanie Alexander(Favorite Author)

3.45 of 5 Votes: 5

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review 1: ...'she loved him quietly'_______31/2 starsThis adult Cinderella story with a twist is the story of love story gone awry. It showcases the less than perfect prince, Gregory, a drunken womanizer, and a strong heroine, his wife Eleanor.Dorian, the handsome prince's friend has our heroine pulled between duty and love, family and feeling, what might have been and what will be.Family secrets are revealed and new secrets held close.Then there's unicorns and dragons, talking parrots and witches and magicians.And let's not forget the slipper. The preface gives an interesting interpretation on that lost slipper. I love the title, the 'cracked' slipper, a wonderful metaphor. It sums up the heartache, the misplaced love, misplaced assumptions, and the not so happily ever after realit... morey.A fresh look at age old themes, including the love triangle.A NetGalley ARC
review 2: This is a very interesting retelling of the Cinderella tale. Instead of the happily-ever-after story we are placed in the real world where true love doesn't always win out. I loved the talking animals and unicorns that provided the fairy tale setting, while at the same time we see Eleanor's struggle to make a life and be happy. My only complaint is the usual one for ebooks...it needs better editing. All in all, this was an enjoyable read and I recommend it. less

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