Reviewed by:
Michael
Thal
Genre:
Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Approximate
word count:
20-25,000
words
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Author:
Dorian Tsukioka is
a fifth grade teacher and mother. Still seventeen at heart, Tsukioka
loves to write YA especially science fiction, romance, and of course
fairy tale retellings. Her goal as a writer is to write stories that
entertain and inspire. Her current project is a mash-up retelling of
Rumpelstilskin and Snow White set in ancient Egypt.
Description:
Adelaide had just
lost her father to a tragic accident. The only family she had left
was a heartless stepmother and stepsister. With her dad’s
protection gone, Adelaide was demoted to house servant: cooking
meals, scrubbing floors, and making beds.
Appraisal:
Sound familiar?
Cursed Beauty
is not your typical Cinderella story and Adelaide is no Cinderella.
She’s smart, creative, with beauty that radiates within her soul
and a birthmark splayed across her face, neck, and shoulder.
And don’t expect
a kind fairy godmother, either. The magic in this story is conjured
by a horrid old witch who’s more like a vampire than a loving
grandma.
Cursed Beauty
is a unique retelling of Cinderella that is fast paced, has engaging
characters, and surprising plot twists that will keep readers
guessing from start to finish.
Whether you’re
15 or 95, all YA fiction lovers will enjoy Dorian Tsukiioka’s
unique take on the beloved fairytale, Cinderella.
Rating: ****
Four Stars
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