Rise of the Cinder Fae: A Book Review

The paperback cover of Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean — Born and raised in the forgotten and broken kingdom of Ashbury, Elora has spent years resenting the royals of Pumpkin Hollow, the kingdom that forced the fall of Ashbury and procured the town as its own. Separated by a mysterious glass bridge, Ashbury is treated as the orphan kingdom, left to squander and starve with only the promise of protection from King Jasper, preventing anyone outside their realm from coming to search for the magic that lay within the ashy valleys and red skies of Ashbury. Because twenty-five years ago, the Cinder Fae arrived. As mysterious as the magic encompassing Ashbury, the Cinder Fae bargained for their lives by promising to keep the entire realm warm with their ability to mine mountainsides into coal. But Elora and the Cinder Fae hold a secret that could bring death to Ashbury and the mysterious winged creatures, who, despite Elora’s best efforts to pry, refuse to share where they came from or why they can’t return. In her desperation to prevent the downfall of her kingdom and the death of her Fae friends, Elora drinks from an enchanted spring, convinced she can make the prince of Pumpkin Hollow fall in love with her and guarantee their safety. But magic takes to give. And Elora didn’t realize her heart would be the sacrifice.

Author: Whitney Dean
Release Date: February 23, 2024
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy Romance, Retelling
My Rating: 5/5

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‘Rise of the Cinder Fae’, has everything you could ever want. Enemies to lovers, touch her and die, slow burn, spice and fae, nothing can go wrong. This book is amazing

It is my first retelling of any of the princess stories and it did not disappoint. At first the story gave me Halloween Town vibes minus the supernatural creatures, just a lot of pumpkins everywhere. I’m still not sure what these magical pumpkins can do but I’m still here for it. We got the ugly step sisters and evil stepmother, a ball, and a “charming” prince.

Elora and Finnian are arranged to be we, although that’s not how it starts out. They are enemies but The fae are trapped and need Elora’s help to help set them free.Elora wants nothing to do with this prince but he might be the only option to help save her people of the fallen kingdom of Ashbury. Fae magic comes into play aiding Elora to have the confidence for a prince to fall in love with her. The banter between the two of them is chef kiss. The slow burn in this book…. Wow, was it worth the wait, goddamn. Thank you

Secrets upon secrets in this book. When you think you have solved the puzzle more pieces are added in to throw some curveballs your way. I had no idea how this story was going to end, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, needing to find out what happens next. I did not see the ending coming at all, there were no signs I loved it! I can’t say more without giving it away. Do yourself the favour and go get this book

Rise of the Cinder Fae: A Book Review

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