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Fury: A Cinderella Story
When Cindy Tremaine showed up to the office work meeting Monday morning, no one was surprised given her legendary work ethic. Except for Cooper Washington, who killed her three nights earlier.
Cindy Tremaine is the best employee Cleaning California has, and helped turn is from an idea to a regional powerhouse. She and her best friends, the stepsisters Anna and Jay Hildebrand, are elated when they find out they are going to be merging with Royal Crown industries, a global leader in technology and architecture, founded by Gable Washington.
At a ball to celebrate the merger, she meets Cooper Washington, the unbelievably handsome and charismatic son of Gable, and heir to the company. Along with his two friends, Ronnie and Emery, he uses his prince charming persona to lead Cindy into a night out, in which she ends up drugged and dies as a result. The three men panic and hide her body and put a plan together to get away with the crime. A plan which didn’t account for Cindy arriving back at work. Cindy, along with the stepsisters, now vow vengeance as the men try to figure out a way to stop her.
Cindy Tremaine is the best employee Cleaning California has, and helped turn is from an idea to a regional powerhouse. She and her best friends, the stepsisters Anna and Jay Hildebrand, are elated when they find out they are going to be merging with Royal Crown industries, a global leader in technology and architecture, founded by Gable Washington.
At a ball to celebrate the merger, she meets Cooper Washington, the unbelievably handsome and charismatic son of Gable, and heir to the company. Along with his two friends, Ronnie and Emery, he uses his prince charming persona to lead Cindy into a night out, in which she ends up drugged and dies as a result. The three men panic and hide her body and put a plan together to get away with the crime. A plan which didn’t account for Cindy arriving back at work. Cindy, along with the stepsisters, now vow vengeance as the men try to figure out a way to stop her.
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Published October 23, 2022
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June 26, 2023
For a debut novel, David Allen did a hellacious job with Fury: a Cinderella Story. The cover didn’t do a lot for me, but after reading Fury, it fits the story. After all, Cindy is the epitome of nice…until she dies…then, she wants revenge on those who feel they are entitled, not thinking twice about the repercussions of their actions.
Cindy does have a wicked sense of humor.
“…Also, when people trust you, it is so much easier to crush them under your heel on the way to the top.”
Cindy does indeed make a Cinderella transformation, from an office worker to the belle of the ball, bringing her to the attention of three of the worst male specimens on earth. It will be the death of her…until…
Cindy plots her revenge, with the help of her best friends, Anna and Jay, and they bring Hell right to them, one by one. David Allen shares her revenge in a graphic, gruesome manner, and the cover comes to mind. She looks sweet and innocent, but her revenge is flaming hot. Even though it is savage and brutal, I found myself smiling, occasionally even laughing. And I smiled as I went through my notes and write this down.
Like Lucifer says in the TV series, “I’m going to bring it right to you.”
When she returns to Inferno, I was blown away. I never saw anything of what was to come and I loved it. I never anticipated the finale and wanted to yell and cheer. Again, I want to congratulation David Allen on his debut novel and highly recommend you horror lovers to grab a copy. I think you will get more than you bargained for…as did Cooper, Ronnie and Emery!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Fury: a Cinderella story by David Allen.
Cindy does have a wicked sense of humor.
“…Also, when people trust you, it is so much easier to crush them under your heel on the way to the top.”
Cindy does indeed make a Cinderella transformation, from an office worker to the belle of the ball, bringing her to the attention of three of the worst male specimens on earth. It will be the death of her…until…
Cindy plots her revenge, with the help of her best friends, Anna and Jay, and they bring Hell right to them, one by one. David Allen shares her revenge in a graphic, gruesome manner, and the cover comes to mind. She looks sweet and innocent, but her revenge is flaming hot. Even though it is savage and brutal, I found myself smiling, occasionally even laughing. And I smiled as I went through my notes and write this down.
Like Lucifer says in the TV series, “I’m going to bring it right to you.”
When she returns to Inferno, I was blown away. I never saw anything of what was to come and I loved it. I never anticipated the finale and wanted to yell and cheer. Again, I want to congratulation David Allen on his debut novel and highly recommend you horror lovers to grab a copy. I think you will get more than you bargained for…as did Cooper, Ronnie and Emery!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Fury: a Cinderella story by David Allen.
September 16, 2023
Y'all know I love horror, but what you might not know is that I'm also a sucker for fairytale retellings. 'Fury: A Cinderella Story' is both in one. I was pleasantly surprised at the originality of the author's plot because let's face it: exploiting the traditional role of Cinderella as the victim of abusive siblings and mother figure is too easy.
The book features Cindy, a cheerful, optimistic businesswoman who keeps the company spirits up at all times. She is the honorary daughter of the company's female owner and honorary sister to her two biological daughters. The relationships in this little family appear wonderful and Cindy seems genuinely positive so I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Lo and behold, it is the "prince" who is the villain.
After he drugs her to coerce her into sex, Cindy dies of overdose. I want to take a minute and point out my appreciation of the way the author handled this. Rape is a fairly common precursor to revenge stories in the horror genre. However, Cindy was never raped and the two never had sex. She was left in a bed to die, alone and severely intoxicated. Why I appreciate this is because it points out that rape or other violence needn't be involved for a matter to be serious. Privilege and mindset can be severe enough by itself, as it leads to reckless and selfish behavior which affects others. You don't have to go "all the way" for your actions to be despicable.
I also loved that Cindy (from beyond the grave) teams up with her stepsisters to take down the three men responsible for her demise. It's a nice contrast of women helping women rather than women attacking each other like the original tale touts. The prince not having a redemption arc while Cindy does is another beautiful aspect of the story. The prince and his goons are largely idiotic, but their riches and privilege allow them to be most disgusting. Meanwhile, Cindy's justified revenge has led her down a precarious path of rage.
There was a lot of depth to this story and the characters. The development was spot on. I could not put it down, was on the edge of my seat the entire time needing to know what happens next. I love absolutely everything about it. I do have a lot more to say, but I don't like giving spoilers. Suffice it to say that it's a great retelling, a great horror story, and even if you don't typically like either genre, I think you should give this one a go.
The book features Cindy, a cheerful, optimistic businesswoman who keeps the company spirits up at all times. She is the honorary daughter of the company's female owner and honorary sister to her two biological daughters. The relationships in this little family appear wonderful and Cindy seems genuinely positive so I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Lo and behold, it is the "prince" who is the villain.
After he drugs her to coerce her into sex, Cindy dies of overdose. I want to take a minute and point out my appreciation of the way the author handled this. Rape is a fairly common precursor to revenge stories in the horror genre. However, Cindy was never raped and the two never had sex. She was left in a bed to die, alone and severely intoxicated. Why I appreciate this is because it points out that rape or other violence needn't be involved for a matter to be serious. Privilege and mindset can be severe enough by itself, as it leads to reckless and selfish behavior which affects others. You don't have to go "all the way" for your actions to be despicable.
I also loved that Cindy (from beyond the grave) teams up with her stepsisters to take down the three men responsible for her demise. It's a nice contrast of women helping women rather than women attacking each other like the original tale touts. The prince not having a redemption arc while Cindy does is another beautiful aspect of the story. The prince and his goons are largely idiotic, but their riches and privilege allow them to be most disgusting. Meanwhile, Cindy's justified revenge has led her down a precarious path of rage.
There was a lot of depth to this story and the characters. The development was spot on. I could not put it down, was on the edge of my seat the entire time needing to know what happens next. I love absolutely everything about it. I do have a lot more to say, but I don't like giving spoilers. Suffice it to say that it's a great retelling, a great horror story, and even if you don't typically like either genre, I think you should give this one a go.
May 25, 2022
I had no idea when I received this book that it would fall so directly in my wheelhouse, not knowing the title before agreeing to do this review. I was pleasantly surprised and became increasingly excited, when I opened the email and saw the name of the book. Fury: A Cinderella Story by David Allen. This book was an entertaining and fun re-interpretation of the classic Cinderella fairy tale.
From the very first page, the author established that this story was not going to be the traditional fairy tale re-imagined. He infused the protagonist “Cindy” with modern, relatable characteristics even while maintaining the name, albeit an abbreviated version. Cindy was believable and vividly written. She embodied the contemporary, professional young woman inclusive of weaknesses.
Like Cindy, the main antagonist, Cooper, was also outstandingly described. In fact, Allen showed a gift for description. His characters, from the main to the minor, were beautifully crafted, relatable, believable and their motivations succinctly presented. Allen also kept them consistent throughout the storyline, setting up each character as a stereotype and using that as a vehicle to move along his plot. His flipping of roles and shuffling of loyalties were creative. He didn’t re-invent the wheel, he simply and quite eloquently re-branded it for our current reality by setting up characters that anyone reading this book would be able to identify, as either a relative, friend, co-worker, acquaintance or celebrity. In so doing, Allen was able to hone in on the very purpose of these fairy tales, to give a more fantastical version of everyday life.
While Allen used the primary plot of Cinderella as his base, he also seamlessly incorporated the first part of Dante’s epic poem Divine Comedy: “Inferno”. The story of Cinderella formed the structure and provided the characters, Inferno decorated and provided the flourishes through the consequences for the characters as it was used to establish the setting. Allen, again, showed great skill and knowledge in his description of each location where the action took place. He weaved together two classics to present modern, ‘hot topic’ themes with a contemporary conclusion akin to revenge horror films such as “I Spit on your Grave” or “Last Night in Soho” or “Carrie”. Allen was able to introduce the ‘horror’ alongside traditional tropes in a way that was authentic to the storytelling, thereby presenting a three-fold approach that was intriguing and immersive.
Fury: A Cinderella Story explored themes of Privilege, Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health and Imposter Syndrome, Toxic Masculinity and Identity, Female Empowerment and Friendship, Loyalty and Accountability, (I know that’s a mouthful), in a nuanced, non-judgmental way that didn’t weigh down the narrative. Again, Allen showed great ability in being able to address all these topics without it diluting the entertainment of the story. I will say though that as these themes are all relevant and heavily explored in current society, as such the plot was fairly predictable, especially for those with some knowledge of the classics Allen used as inspiration. Notwithstanding, the conclusion was still satisfying and inventive.
That said, I will acknowledge that there were a few challenges when reading, but not enough that it dampened my enthusiasm for this book. There were typos and some grammar hiccups which can be easily remedied with a more in-depth read before publication, such as using Miss Hildebrand for Joan when she’s a widow with children, so she should be addressed as Mrs. Also, some misspelling of names, Ronnie was called Donnie at times and Father Louise (I would double check that, imo it should be Father Louis or Father Luis) the spelling used was distracting and somewhat confusing. There were also a couple places where more explanation should have been given for plausibility, namely how the keys for Cindy’s car were retrieved and Ronnie being in underwear, and it never mentioned he got dressed before launching into activity, as well as a few other inconsistencies with walking or driving between places. Regardless of these minor infractions, which I believe could be easily remedied with a more detailed re-read prior to printing.
I think this book is entertaining, well-paced and thought provoking. Fury: A Cinderella Story was intriguing enough to captivate a new audience with enough tradition blended with modern flair for the more mature reader. With this book, I think that David Allen has shown himself to be a true storyteller and a promising new voice! I look forward to what he does next.
Pros:
Relevant, contemporary themes of Female Empowerment, Trauma, Victim Blaming and PTSD, Toxic Masculinity, Privilege, Identity and Self Confidence, Imposter Syndrome and Mental Health explored in a non-judgmental, preachy way
The blended use of Classic Fairytale “Cinderella”, Classic poetry “Dante’s Inferno” and Cult Horror “I spit on your grave” was seamless and creative. A true Tri-brid.
Character development and arcs are relatable and believable
Well-paced and credible, descriptive storytelling, even though the storyline and sequence of events were somewhat predictable
Entertaining and quick read with some laugh out loud moments and jaw dropping surprises
Cons:
Small grammatical errors and typos can slow reading. Text would benefit from being tightened in these areas, as it can take the reader out of the story
Plot was predictable as the idea for the plot borrows from other known sources so the core audience for this novel would be somewhat familiar with the turn of events
Favourite Characters:
Anna and Jay – loyal and likeable
Ronnie – unapologetically authentically described, relatable and believable
Lucas – just because he was fabulously written even in a minor capacity
Lesson of the Book:
Quite a few actually, it is a fairy tale…
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Take accountability
Every action comes with consequences
Privilege doesn’t excuse bad behaviour
Cover Score: 7.7/1o
Book Score: 7.9 / 10
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From the very first page, the author established that this story was not going to be the traditional fairy tale re-imagined. He infused the protagonist “Cindy” with modern, relatable characteristics even while maintaining the name, albeit an abbreviated version. Cindy was believable and vividly written. She embodied the contemporary, professional young woman inclusive of weaknesses.
Like Cindy, the main antagonist, Cooper, was also outstandingly described. In fact, Allen showed a gift for description. His characters, from the main to the minor, were beautifully crafted, relatable, believable and their motivations succinctly presented. Allen also kept them consistent throughout the storyline, setting up each character as a stereotype and using that as a vehicle to move along his plot. His flipping of roles and shuffling of loyalties were creative. He didn’t re-invent the wheel, he simply and quite eloquently re-branded it for our current reality by setting up characters that anyone reading this book would be able to identify, as either a relative, friend, co-worker, acquaintance or celebrity. In so doing, Allen was able to hone in on the very purpose of these fairy tales, to give a more fantastical version of everyday life.
While Allen used the primary plot of Cinderella as his base, he also seamlessly incorporated the first part of Dante’s epic poem Divine Comedy: “Inferno”. The story of Cinderella formed the structure and provided the characters, Inferno decorated and provided the flourishes through the consequences for the characters as it was used to establish the setting. Allen, again, showed great skill and knowledge in his description of each location where the action took place. He weaved together two classics to present modern, ‘hot topic’ themes with a contemporary conclusion akin to revenge horror films such as “I Spit on your Grave” or “Last Night in Soho” or “Carrie”. Allen was able to introduce the ‘horror’ alongside traditional tropes in a way that was authentic to the storytelling, thereby presenting a three-fold approach that was intriguing and immersive.
Fury: A Cinderella Story explored themes of Privilege, Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health and Imposter Syndrome, Toxic Masculinity and Identity, Female Empowerment and Friendship, Loyalty and Accountability, (I know that’s a mouthful), in a nuanced, non-judgmental way that didn’t weigh down the narrative. Again, Allen showed great ability in being able to address all these topics without it diluting the entertainment of the story. I will say though that as these themes are all relevant and heavily explored in current society, as such the plot was fairly predictable, especially for those with some knowledge of the classics Allen used as inspiration. Notwithstanding, the conclusion was still satisfying and inventive.
That said, I will acknowledge that there were a few challenges when reading, but not enough that it dampened my enthusiasm for this book. There were typos and some grammar hiccups which can be easily remedied with a more in-depth read before publication, such as using Miss Hildebrand for Joan when she’s a widow with children, so she should be addressed as Mrs. Also, some misspelling of names, Ronnie was called Donnie at times and Father Louise (I would double check that, imo it should be Father Louis or Father Luis) the spelling used was distracting and somewhat confusing. There were also a couple places where more explanation should have been given for plausibility, namely how the keys for Cindy’s car were retrieved and Ronnie being in underwear, and it never mentioned he got dressed before launching into activity, as well as a few other inconsistencies with walking or driving between places. Regardless of these minor infractions, which I believe could be easily remedied with a more detailed re-read prior to printing.
I think this book is entertaining, well-paced and thought provoking. Fury: A Cinderella Story was intriguing enough to captivate a new audience with enough tradition blended with modern flair for the more mature reader. With this book, I think that David Allen has shown himself to be a true storyteller and a promising new voice! I look forward to what he does next.
Pros:
Relevant, contemporary themes of Female Empowerment, Trauma, Victim Blaming and PTSD, Toxic Masculinity, Privilege, Identity and Self Confidence, Imposter Syndrome and Mental Health explored in a non-judgmental, preachy way
The blended use of Classic Fairytale “Cinderella”, Classic poetry “Dante’s Inferno” and Cult Horror “I spit on your grave” was seamless and creative. A true Tri-brid.
Character development and arcs are relatable and believable
Well-paced and credible, descriptive storytelling, even though the storyline and sequence of events were somewhat predictable
Entertaining and quick read with some laugh out loud moments and jaw dropping surprises
Cons:
Small grammatical errors and typos can slow reading. Text would benefit from being tightened in these areas, as it can take the reader out of the story
Plot was predictable as the idea for the plot borrows from other known sources so the core audience for this novel would be somewhat familiar with the turn of events
Favourite Characters:
Anna and Jay – loyal and likeable
Ronnie – unapologetically authentically described, relatable and believable
Lucas – just because he was fabulously written even in a minor capacity
Lesson of the Book:
Quite a few actually, it is a fairy tale…
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Take accountability
Every action comes with consequences
Privilege doesn’t excuse bad behaviour
Cover Score: 7.7/1o
Book Score: 7.9 / 10
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May 21, 2024
2.5 ⭐️
it was a drag for the first 100 pages or so, but it got more interesting after that. there are some fun moments and dialogue but it just took too long to get to anything worth reading about. also, the cinderella themes were not that strong and didn’t make sense for this story. it could have been taken out in its entirety and nothing would have been lost.
it was a drag for the first 100 pages or so, but it got more interesting after that. there are some fun moments and dialogue but it just took too long to get to anything worth reading about. also, the cinderella themes were not that strong and didn’t make sense for this story. it could have been taken out in its entirety and nothing would have been lost.
June 9, 2023
I love a good revenge novel and man did this one deliver. Give it a read, you won’t be disappointed!
August 26, 2023
‘Fury: A Cinderella Story’ is a diamond of a story that just needs polishing to really make it great. The ideas in it are great – a modern retelling of the Cinderella fable that then transforms into a Dante’s ‘Inferno’-inspired revenge horror story, complete with demonic entities and themes of damnation and redemption. The main character, Cindy, and her ‘stepsisters’ Anna and Jay, are well written and lively, jumping out of the page to engage the reader in the first few chapters. The interpretation of the fairytale into a modern cleaning services company and its IT technicians, as well as the change to this Cinderella actually enjoying her life, give us a believable modern alternative while still allowing us to spot the characters inspired by the fairytale and appreciate what the author has done with it.
However, the good ideas behind the story are often overshadowed by its flaws. The three male villains of the piece are sometimes painfully stereotypical, which at first seems deliberate, but when the narrative switches over to them it becomes a little too much to take seriously. The book turns into an almost slapstick comedy of their less than charming personality traits, punctuated by the moments of horror that appear suddenly and clash with the rest of the narrative. I think the narrative would benefit from a few more scenes with Cindy after ‘the incident’ (trying to avoid spoilers!) where we can see how she is transformed, what deals she makes, how she feels about it, and how she involves her friends. Instead we remain with the three men, and as a result when something supernatural happens, it feels like the reader is missing something.
The book could also do with some more editing, as there are numerous spelling and grammar mistakes that pull the reader out of the flow of the story, as well as the odd continuity or character mistake that makes things a little confusing.
This all feels like a lot of criticism to give to the story, and I don’t want to give the impression that I didn’t like it. I really enjoyed the beginning and the end of the story, but the middle felt rather rushed, as if the author was hurrying to get to the finale. There are a fair few moments where the author tells us what is happening rather than ‘showing’ us, wrapping up in a sentence what might have been better to describe in a full paragraph. (I would also suggest that Coopers’ fate could be lingered over a little more, but maybe that’s just me speaking as a woman!)
All in all, it’s a great idea and a good story. It just needs that final polish to really make it shine.
However, the good ideas behind the story are often overshadowed by its flaws. The three male villains of the piece are sometimes painfully stereotypical, which at first seems deliberate, but when the narrative switches over to them it becomes a little too much to take seriously. The book turns into an almost slapstick comedy of their less than charming personality traits, punctuated by the moments of horror that appear suddenly and clash with the rest of the narrative. I think the narrative would benefit from a few more scenes with Cindy after ‘the incident’ (trying to avoid spoilers!) where we can see how she is transformed, what deals she makes, how she feels about it, and how she involves her friends. Instead we remain with the three men, and as a result when something supernatural happens, it feels like the reader is missing something.
The book could also do with some more editing, as there are numerous spelling and grammar mistakes that pull the reader out of the flow of the story, as well as the odd continuity or character mistake that makes things a little confusing.
This all feels like a lot of criticism to give to the story, and I don’t want to give the impression that I didn’t like it. I really enjoyed the beginning and the end of the story, but the middle felt rather rushed, as if the author was hurrying to get to the finale. There are a fair few moments where the author tells us what is happening rather than ‘showing’ us, wrapping up in a sentence what might have been better to describe in a full paragraph. (I would also suggest that Coopers’ fate could be lingered over a little more, but maybe that’s just me speaking as a woman!)
All in all, it’s a great idea and a good story. It just needs that final polish to really make it shine.
August 6, 2023
Different than what I expected from reading the blurb. Cindy Tremaine possessed gifts that made her an exemplary employee and even a better person with a future ahead of her. Cooper and his friends took me through different emotions and not the good ones. Grrr! I found myself reading at every spare moment because I was so intrigued by how the plot was unfolding and the twists it was taking. I often laughed at the comments and ways of thinking of some of the secondary characters, which were not far from what goes through the minds of many, and other times I was amazed by the nasty things. Morbids but very entertaining and I must remember not to read these things at night. I loved that the story kept me waiting and I didn't know what, with no idea of what was coming and fearing for the for the characters. The suspense and the strange and interesting things had all my attention. I didn't think I was going to enjoy this story so much where revenge was served flaming. If another book of this style by this author appears, I will buy it immediately. I voluntarily reviewed this copy I received from Story Origins and I really liked it.
July 23, 2023
3.5/5 Stars
When Cindy, a brilliant woman on the verge of recognition for all the hard work she's invested into her friends' business, is murdered, her killers get a pleasant case of vengeful whooparse!
I'm a huge fan of twisted fairytales. I love when what we think we know is turned upside down and inside out or in this case, are fun easter eggs thrown into the story. Cindy Tremaine, Pumpkin Spice Champagne (sounds tempting), the birds waking her up, etc. It made me chuckle. And as someone from the corporate world, there were so many things that hit too close to home in this tale. Though this place is a little more tolerant of bad-talking the boss than my work (or a lot).
The story is entertaining and is designed to be light-hearted while exploring some very nasty people and the fear they deserve. But, it still needs some polishing and editing attention.
This was a fun read and will bring some chuckles if you want to see Cindy get her vengeance on
This was provided to me for free and I voluntarily decided to leave a review.
When Cindy, a brilliant woman on the verge of recognition for all the hard work she's invested into her friends' business, is murdered, her killers get a pleasant case of vengeful whooparse!
I'm a huge fan of twisted fairytales. I love when what we think we know is turned upside down and inside out or in this case, are fun easter eggs thrown into the story. Cindy Tremaine, Pumpkin Spice Champagne (sounds tempting), the birds waking her up, etc. It made me chuckle. And as someone from the corporate world, there were so many things that hit too close to home in this tale. Though this place is a little more tolerant of bad-talking the boss than my work (or a lot).
The story is entertaining and is designed to be light-hearted while exploring some very nasty people and the fear they deserve. But, it still needs some polishing and editing attention.
This was a fun read and will bring some chuckles if you want to see Cindy get her vengeance on
This was provided to me for free and I voluntarily decided to leave a review.
August 14, 2023
Cindy Tremaine is the IT specialist at Cleaning California and she is a master at what she does. When the company merges with the legendary Royal Crown Industries, a ball is thrown to celebrate. The usually reserved, Cindy intends on having a great time with her best friends, Jay and Anna, until she meets Cooper Washington. The prince of Royal Crown Inc. invites Cindy to a fancy nightclub after party and when things get out of hand, Cooper and his friends try to cover up their crimes. Cooper didn’t expect Cindy’s capacity for revenge or that her best friends would be so ready to help her.
A great revenge story with brutal imagery and humor peppered throughout that had me giggling and cheering Cindy on. She was absolutely SAVAGE in extracting her revenge and I loved every second of it. A bit of a slow start and could definitely use another editing sweep for syntax and spelling, but that being said, once things took off I couldn’t put it down and really ended up enjoying the ride. Digital copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
February 6, 2024
When Cindy showed up at the office Monday morning, no one was surprised except Cooper Washington. He killed her three nights earlier.
Cindy is the best employee. She's built Cleaning California from the ground up with her hardworking spirit and steadfast IT skills. She and her best friends (who are the boss's daughters) are excited to find out the company will be merging with Royal Crown Industries, founded by Gable Washington.
At a ball to celebrate the accomplishment, Cindy meets Cooper, the handsome and charming son of Gable and heir to the company. Along with his friends, he uses his charm to get Cindy to a nightclub where he drugs her. They take her back to Cooper's townhouse where she has a bad reaction to the drugs and dies alone.
The three men panic and throw her car and body in a lake. They think they've gotten away with the crime, until they see Cindy that Monday morning. She's back. Not only is she back, but her and her friends are ready to get revenge.
The concept of this book is incredible….I just wish the follow-through was there. I want to start out by saying that there are so many grammatical errors that I almost had to stop reading. I'm talking more than one every single page. The three male main characters felt SO incredibly cliché and cringy it was almost over the top. The only real redeeming quality was the friendship between Cindy and the sisters (and the revenge they plot). I really did enjoy the story in the end and it gave me the satisfaction I wanted.
I would suggest this to anyone who can read through grammatical errors and loves gore.
Cindy is the best employee. She's built Cleaning California from the ground up with her hardworking spirit and steadfast IT skills. She and her best friends (who are the boss's daughters) are excited to find out the company will be merging with Royal Crown Industries, founded by Gable Washington.
At a ball to celebrate the accomplishment, Cindy meets Cooper, the handsome and charming son of Gable and heir to the company. Along with his friends, he uses his charm to get Cindy to a nightclub where he drugs her. They take her back to Cooper's townhouse where she has a bad reaction to the drugs and dies alone.
The three men panic and throw her car and body in a lake. They think they've gotten away with the crime, until they see Cindy that Monday morning. She's back. Not only is she back, but her and her friends are ready to get revenge.
The concept of this book is incredible….I just wish the follow-through was there. I want to start out by saying that there are so many grammatical errors that I almost had to stop reading. I'm talking more than one every single page. The three male main characters felt SO incredibly cliché and cringy it was almost over the top. The only real redeeming quality was the friendship between Cindy and the sisters (and the revenge they plot). I really did enjoy the story in the end and it gave me the satisfaction I wanted.
I would suggest this to anyone who can read through grammatical errors and loves gore.
August 5, 2023
Cindy has worked hard to ensure the company Cleaning California prospers along with her best friends, stepsisters Jay and Anna. Finally a merger with the hugely successful Royal Crown Industries is made and a huge ball is held to celebrate the two companies joining forces. The enigmatic son of Royal Crown’s founder, Cooper charms Cindy and she agrees to go out with him and his friends but Cindy is killed, they panic and cover up the crime. When Cindy turns up for work the following week Cooper is dumbstruck but Cindy’s only thoughts are of vengeance.
A brilliant dark horror comedy that twists the fairytale of Cinderella. Cindy is the sweetest person until she isn’t and she has a wicked sense of humour! This is gory, brutal and so satisfying. Her revenge is graphic and explicit, be warned but this had me laughing out loud a few times and the ending was fantastic! A fun savage revenge tale, be careful whose fury you evoke!
A brilliant dark horror comedy that twists the fairytale of Cinderella. Cindy is the sweetest person until she isn’t and she has a wicked sense of humour! This is gory, brutal and so satisfying. Her revenge is graphic and explicit, be warned but this had me laughing out loud a few times and the ending was fantastic! A fun savage revenge tale, be careful whose fury you evoke!
January 19, 2024
The story introduces Cindy and her best friends, Anna and Jay, and delves into their characters and motivations as well as their position in the company long before that fateful night when Cindy dies unintentionally. Then within a short space of time, Cindy executes her revenge plan for her untimely death and shocks Cooper, Ronnie, and Emery. This is a modern and horror take on the Cinderella story. The book is written in the present tense so readers read the narrative in real time. This is a personal pleasant way to read since nothing in the future can be foreseen and readers learn what happens at the same time as the characters, particularly as readers follow the men's reactions to Cindy's presence. The story is dialogue-driven and a casual read.
I received a free copy and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Thank you to Hidden Gems Books and author.
I received a free copy and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Thank you to Hidden Gems Books and author.
January 16, 2024
Not the usual tale
Cindy works in IT. There are no wicked step sisters or step mother. Everyone genuinely loves Cindy. She attends a company party. The owner’s son swoops in and that’s when all the trouble begins.
SPOILERS
This story had me sucked in. It’s a horror revenge story with a happy ending and comedy elements. There are some triggers. The “charming” son opening talks about drugs and sexual assault. Violence against women is also floating around. It was satisfying to read about Cindy’s afterlife revenge. She doesn’t go easy on these guys. It can be a hard read but again this story has a happy ending for Cindy.
Cindy works in IT. There are no wicked step sisters or step mother. Everyone genuinely loves Cindy. She attends a company party. The owner’s son swoops in and that’s when all the trouble begins.
SPOILERS
This story had me sucked in. It’s a horror revenge story with a happy ending and comedy elements. There are some triggers. The “charming” son opening talks about drugs and sexual assault. Violence against women is also floating around. It was satisfying to read about Cindy’s afterlife revenge. She doesn’t go easy on these guys. It can be a hard read but again this story has a happy ending for Cindy.
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September 8, 2023DNF - 75%
January 10, 2024
Good suspense
This book was not at all what I expected, but it was interesting. There were a lot of typos including misspelled words, incorrect words, and change out verb tense.
This book was not at all what I expected, but it was interesting. There were a lot of typos including misspelled words, incorrect words, and change out verb tense.
January 19, 2024
I couldn't put down
dnf
June 2, 2024There were like five grammatical and/or tense errors within the first few pages so for that I’m out.
February 13, 2024
Thank you to the author, David Allen, for an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In this amazingly creative retelling of Cinderella, we meet Cindy, head of IT for an expanding company. The people at work love her and her work ethic, but unfortunately, she meets Cooper, who kills her. So, it is now Cindy’s goal to seek revenge with the assistance of her two best friends.
I didn’t know what to expect with this book. It sounded a little campy, but I was intrigued. I am SO happy I read this. It starts nice and sweet, with Cindy being almost too kind and sweet to be a real person. After a crazy evening, she is murdered, and that’s when this book becomes perfectly twisted. There is just the right amount of gore, violence and wit to balance out the sweetness of the first half of the book. I was so invested!
I love the twist of the evil stepsisters having Cindy’s back and Prince Charming being at fault. It’s a creative and original spin on this fairytale. This book easily would have been five stars, but many spelling and grammar issues took me out of the book at times.
Just such a pleasant surprise. I will 100% be recommending this book!
In this amazingly creative retelling of Cinderella, we meet Cindy, head of IT for an expanding company. The people at work love her and her work ethic, but unfortunately, she meets Cooper, who kills her. So, it is now Cindy’s goal to seek revenge with the assistance of her two best friends.
I didn’t know what to expect with this book. It sounded a little campy, but I was intrigued. I am SO happy I read this. It starts nice and sweet, with Cindy being almost too kind and sweet to be a real person. After a crazy evening, she is murdered, and that’s when this book becomes perfectly twisted. There is just the right amount of gore, violence and wit to balance out the sweetness of the first half of the book. I was so invested!
I love the twist of the evil stepsisters having Cindy’s back and Prince Charming being at fault. It’s a creative and original spin on this fairytale. This book easily would have been five stars, but many spelling and grammar issues took me out of the book at times.
Just such a pleasant surprise. I will 100% be recommending this book!
September 16, 2023
Y'all know I love horror, but what you might not know is that I'm also a sucker for fairytale retellings. 'Fury: A Cinderella Story' is both in one. I was pleasantly surprised at the originality of the author's plot because let's face it: exploiting the traditional role of Cinderella as the victim of abusive siblings and mother figure is too easy.
The book features Cindy, a cheerful, optimistic businesswoman who keeps the company spirits up at all times. She is the honorary daughter of the company's female owner and honorary sister to her two biological daughters. The relationships in this little family appear wonderful and Cindy seems genuinely positive so I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Lo and behold, it is the "prince" who is the villain.
After he drugs her to coerce her into sex, Cindy dies of overdose. I want to take a minute and point out my appreciation of the way the author handled this. Rape is a fairly common precursor to revenge stories in the horror genre. However, Cindy was never raped and the two never had sex. She was left in a bed to die, alone and severely intoxicated. Why I appreciate this is because it points out that rape or other violence needn't be involved for a matter to be serious. Privilege and mindset can be severe enough by itself, as it leads to reckless and selfish behavior which affects others. You don't have to go "all the way" for your actions to be despicable.
I also loved that Cindy (from beyond the grave) teams up with her stepsisters to take down the three men responsible for her demise. It's a nice contrast of women helping women rather than women attacking each other like the original tale touts. The prince not having a redemption arc while Cindy does is another beautiful aspect of the story. The prince and his goons are largely idiotic, but their riches and privilege allow them to be most disgusting. Meanwhile, Cindy's justified revenge has led her down a precarious path of rage.
There was a lot of depth to this story and the characters. The development was spot on. I could not put it down, was on the edge of my seat the entire time needing to know what happens next. I love absolutely everything about it. I do have a lot more to say, but I don't like giving spoilers. Suffice it to say that it's a great retelling, a great horror story, and even if you don't typically like either genre, I think you should give this one a go.
The book features Cindy, a cheerful, optimistic businesswoman who keeps the company spirits up at all times. She is the honorary daughter of the company's female owner and honorary sister to her two biological daughters. The relationships in this little family appear wonderful and Cindy seems genuinely positive so I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Lo and behold, it is the "prince" who is the villain.
After he drugs her to coerce her into sex, Cindy dies of overdose. I want to take a minute and point out my appreciation of the way the author handled this. Rape is a fairly common precursor to revenge stories in the horror genre. However, Cindy was never raped and the two never had sex. She was left in a bed to die, alone and severely intoxicated. Why I appreciate this is because it points out that rape or other violence needn't be involved for a matter to be serious. Privilege and mindset can be severe enough by itself, as it leads to reckless and selfish behavior which affects others. You don't have to go "all the way" for your actions to be despicable.
I also loved that Cindy (from beyond the grave) teams up with her stepsisters to take down the three men responsible for her demise. It's a nice contrast of women helping women rather than women attacking each other like the original tale touts. The prince not having a redemption arc while Cindy does is another beautiful aspect of the story. The prince and his goons are largely idiotic, but their riches and privilege allow them to be most disgusting. Meanwhile, Cindy's justified revenge has led her down a precarious path of rage.
There was a lot of depth to this story and the characters. The development was spot on. I could not put it down, was on the edge of my seat the entire time needing to know what happens next. I love absolutely everything about it. I do have a lot more to say, but I don't like giving spoilers. Suffice it to say that it's a great retelling, a great horror story, and even if you don't typically like either genre, I think you should give this one a go.
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