Cinder-hell-a: Once Upon a Nightmare (The Unfortunate Series

by Emery LeeAnn

If there’s anything you will learn from this Happily Ever After is for the puny and weak. Wrath and Revenge will make even the most frail and feeble indestructible. My stepmother is wicked and is cruel after my father dies. My stepsisters follow suit and they treat me like common trash. I meet my savior without realizing it one fateful day, after nearly being arrested. Showing up to the Royal Ball in all leather and spiked knee high stiletto boots disguised with a mask shocked the Kingdom – what happened next shocked me even more. With the help of a dark nymph fairy godmother, talking rats, and my silver fox – my revenge is more brutal then even I could’ve imagined. Hell hath no fury like a daughter scorned.

59 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2021

About the author

Emery LeeAnn lives in Ohio with her family. Besides being addicted to coffee, she is a true believer that variety adds spice to your life. Writing in every genre gives her the variety she craves. Her characters like to invade her mind every hour of the day usually waking her up in the middle of the night. Loving the dark and gray side of things, she is exploring her passion with the written word. There are many wonders to come from her in her twisted Wonderland….. Stick around you may find you enjoy her special brand of torture

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh dear this is bad, really bad. The only reason I actually finished this book is because it is so short and a buddy read and I didn’t want to let the others down. Otherwise this would have been DNF after about page 5.

The writing seemed childish to me, the structure of the writing odd, the obvious was stated unnecessarily, typos scattered about. The whole thing was really amateurish.

This was not really horror, there was a little bit of gore on the last couple of pages if that counts, but it wasn’t very good. Nor is this erotic, nor a very good version of a fairy tale. This is absolute rubbish, there is no imagination to be found here and no writing skill. I can’t remember the last time I read such a truly awful book.

I would like to give this zero stars, why there are so many 5 star reviews is beyond me!

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was... not as advertised? It was fine if you like fairytales seemingly written for a younger audience. I was expecting more detail, more nightmarish stuff. I did enjoy the twist on Cinderella's personality and overall fate, but the writing and lack of horror let it down.

[Lindsay Crook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted and brilliant

Absolutely loved Emerys take on this classic fairy tale.There was everything I expect and love about Emerys writing.There's no fluffy poor girl that wants to live happily ever after with Prince Charming no this is about a scorned daughter that wants her revenge and the silver fox that makes her tingle.Fantastic!!!

[Eliza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains: A fairytale retelling, a questionable twist, and violence.

Genre(s): Retelling

Summery: After the death of her father Cinderella finds herself being the servant to her horrid step-mother and step-sisters (pretty standard). In this retelling of the fairytale, Cinderella's step-family are truly violent and Cinderella herself fights back.

What I enjoyed: I've certainly never read a retelling quite like this one before. I certainly enjoyed the twist on the usual tale, but it was all so sudden.

What I didn't enjoy: It was written as though for a younger audience despite the theme of violence, and I couldn't get past that.

Official rating: 2.5

Reason for reading: Book club book

[Donna Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The absolute Best 🖤

This is the best retelling of a fairytale I have ever read it was sweet and so twisted and OMG I loved it
Author Emery LeeAnn should definitely write more of these ❤
5 stars all the way 🖤❤🖤

[Robert W. Easton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant and Surprising Twists

Retelling a fairy tale is tough. I commend the author for surprising me several times throughout the story. The story is exactly what you think and at the same time, not at all.

Loved it!

[Janet Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winning

Wow, this is a great read. Definitely a twist to the old fairytale. Emery really brings some gruesome aspects to this story. You definitely can't put it down. It is so creepy good. Snap it up.

[Bookish Barbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark retelling of a childhood classic

If you ever need the darkest, most depraved retelling of a childhood classic, then look no further.

Only Emery could make this work the way it did.

[Phyllica · Rating 3 out of 5]

* 2.5-3 Stars *

A super short and dark retelling of Cinderella. It had some elements of the common tale but did have new unique elements with a darker twist. As far as the darkness is concerned, I thought it was rather tame.

[Bryan Moyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deviant Cinderella

Such a deviant and twisted take on a timeless classic. I prefer this darker and more violent Cinderella to the meek littke servant girl.

[Freya LaRouge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally the step family gets what they deserve

Short and to the point, this spin off of Cinderella is twisted and ends with revenge. Thats my kind of fairytale.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Fairytale EVER!

I wasn’t expecting much from a story based on a fairy tale. But, this! This is so much more! I can only hope the author rewrites many classic tales!

[Erin Darnick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great twisted turn of the Cinderella fairytale.

[Andrea Lacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and not so sweet

I really enjoyed this version. It was a short, quick read and gave meaning to the title. I never imagined I would see Cinderella in this light.