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Cinders & Blades: A Short Story Cinderella Fairy Tale Retelling
A great betrayal requires a great revenge.Sasha’s childhood was shattered when the Tsar murdered her father. She’s spent her life searching from the shadows for a way to make the Tsar pay for his crimes. But people who question the Tsar have a habit of disappearing, and Sasha can’t trust anyone.
When the Tsar announces an extravagant ball for the prince, Sasha sees the perfect opportunity for revenge. But the interference of a mysterious stranger could be her undoing—or her salvation. Forced to keep this unlikely dance partner close while guarding against his betrayal, Sasha uncovers new revelations around every turn. As the chance to strike draws near Sasha must question everything she thought she knew.
What price is she willing to pay to avenge her family?
This Cinderella retelling with an Old Russia twist is a standalone short story perfect for fans of Mercedes Lackey, Holly Black, and Serena Valentino. Get your copy today!
When the Tsar announces an extravagant ball for the prince, Sasha sees the perfect opportunity for revenge. But the interference of a mysterious stranger could be her undoing—or her salvation. Forced to keep this unlikely dance partner close while guarding against his betrayal, Sasha uncovers new revelations around every turn. As the chance to strike draws near Sasha must question everything she thought she knew.
What price is she willing to pay to avenge her family?
This Cinderella retelling with an Old Russia twist is a standalone short story perfect for fans of Mercedes Lackey, Holly Black, and Serena Valentino. Get your copy today!
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2020
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July 6, 2024
“Cinders & Blades” was a really interesting short story about a young woman named Sasha, who is determined to kill the prince as revenge for the Tsar arranging her father’s death.
But what Sasha wasn’t expecting was to run into someone who would make her question all her carefully laid plans, and reevaluate her life choices. But that’s exactly what happened.
I actually really liked this short story! I loved the Russian inspired fantasy realm it was set in, and even though this was a short story, I still felt like Sasha and her mysterious dancing partner were able to connect in a way that was genuine.
“Cinders & Blades” was the perfect palette cleanser, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes clean fantasy romance or fairytale retellings, especially ones about a Cinderella like character.
But what Sasha wasn’t expecting was to run into someone who would make her question all her carefully laid plans, and reevaluate her life choices. But that’s exactly what happened.
I actually really liked this short story! I loved the Russian inspired fantasy realm it was set in, and even though this was a short story, I still felt like Sasha and her mysterious dancing partner were able to connect in a way that was genuine.
“Cinders & Blades” was the perfect palette cleanser, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes clean fantasy romance or fairytale retellings, especially ones about a Cinderella like character.
December 17, 2021
Cinders and Blades is a short story by Amanda Kaye, set in a Russian-style fantasy realm. I would hesitate to call it a novella because it is really only an introduction to the principal characters. It also seems to be more of a ‘test’ story, perhaps foreshadowing a longer work.
The protagonist, Sasha, has come to exact revenge on the Tsar, repayment for the death of her father. It is not a particularly well-planned undertaking, and soon the wheels come off the cart. There are hints of intrigue, but these are mentioned in passing and would probably be fully developed if the story were to be lengthened.
Overall, it is a short and undemanding story. It is a good introduction into Amanda Kaye’s writing style and fantasy worldbuilding. I give it four of five stars on Goodreads.
The protagonist, Sasha, has come to exact revenge on the Tsar, repayment for the death of her father. It is not a particularly well-planned undertaking, and soon the wheels come off the cart. There are hints of intrigue, but these are mentioned in passing and would probably be fully developed if the story were to be lengthened.
Overall, it is a short and undemanding story. It is a good introduction into Amanda Kaye’s writing style and fantasy worldbuilding. I give it four of five stars on Goodreads.
January 26, 2020
This Cinderella retelling, set in old Russia, is a great short standalone story. I really enjoyed it, and definitely hope that the author writes more like it. Highly recommended to all fairytale lovers!
NB I received a complimentary copy of the book but I always give an HONEST review, based wholly on my own opinions
NB I received a complimentary copy of the book but I always give an HONEST review, based wholly on my own opinions
January 28, 2020
This is an exciting and entertaining short story with a surprising yet very satisfying happily ever after! It has been called a Cinderella retelling but I don’t see that at all so you must decide. I highly recommend it.
January 13, 2020
A tale set in Czarist Russia. Well written. Enjoyed reading it.
March 8, 2020
A clean short story of a young woman's need for vengeance and a man's need to keep his promise.
June 30, 2020
I liked it. It seemed a bit abrupt between chapters 9&10, but I still enjoyed the story.
July 12, 2023
Merry go round
The story goes round and round! Hinder help hinder help. A promise vowed , believed broken. Then we get our Happily Ever After!
The story goes round and round! Hinder help hinder help. A promise vowed , believed broken. Then we get our Happily Ever After!
March 28, 2024
Short story - well written, intriguing, and interesting Cinderella retelling.
Content:
Sexual: clean
Violence: mild
Language: none
Content:
Sexual: clean
Violence: mild
Language: none
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