Shard of Glass

A Cinderella Romance (Fairy Tale Royals, Book 1)

By: Emily Deady

Narrated by: Heather Costa

Once she was a noblewoman.

Now she is a palace servant.

Ashlin never pictured herself scrubbing floors. But with the family savings depleted and her stepmother crippled by grief, Ashlin selflessly takes a job at the royal palace. She can pursue her dreams of becoming a seamstress someday in the future.

However, as she forms an unlikely friendship with the prince, she learns that the future may not be so certain. Wielders of a powerful magic threaten their small coastal kingdom, and Prince Onric does not believe that their defenses will hold.

As Ashlin navigates growing feelings for the charming prince, she realizes that her unique skills could help save the kingdom. But can she trust the charming prince, or he is merely exploiting her selfless nature?

Shard of Glass is a fantasy retelling of Cinderella. Discover a world where heroines can be both powerful and worthy of protection. If you love sweet romance, a little bit of magic, and heart-melting conversations, then this story was written for you.

©2020 Emily Deady (P)2022 Emily Deady

Good story, poor narration

The story is well done for a Cinderella retelling. It is clean and light, with enough tension between the various characters that it doesn't feel forced. It is similar enough to the well-known Disney version of the Cinderella story to feel familiar, but with its own brand of magics and other elements to be unique in itself.

My only is the narrator. She is mostly ok to listen to, but the narration felt sped up, especially when the narrator was voicing male characters. The male characters sounded like they were being spoken with a helium-laced voice. I do hope that if the other books in the series are made into audiobooks that either the narration is slowed down or a different narrator is used.

SWANS OF GLASS

THE STORY IS REALLY PHENOMENAL! ASHLYNN IS BLAMED FOR THE DOWNFALL OF THE ESTATE, AND THE LOSS OF HER FATHER AT SEA. WITH NO SILVER LINING IN SIGHT SHE AGREES TO GET A JOB WORKING IN THE PALACE OF THE ROYAL FAMILY. AN UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP BLOOMS BETWEEN HER AND PRINCE ONRIC, THE WEAVING OF THE TAPESTRY IS REALLY AMAZING. AND THE STEPFAMILY IS THE TYPICAL EVIL STEPMOTHER AND DAUGHTER. WILL ASHLYNN ALLOW HER HEART TO OPEN AND LOVE AGAIN? WILL SHE GET A PRINCE CHARMING? NOT YOUR TYPICAL CINDERELLA STORY BUT ONE THAT KEEPS YOU LISTENING AND YEARNING FOR THE REST OF THE SERIES TO BE RELEASED TO AUDIBLE!
HEATHER COSTA DID A WONDERUL JOB WITH THE FLEXUATION OF THE CHARACTERS. I HONESTLY CANNOT WAIT FOR THE OTHERS TO COME!

Great take on a Classic

I loved this book and the Narrator was great. It is a nice clean read. Would definitely recommend.

great didn't want to stop

It took me a few chapters to get started but once I did. I didn't want to stop. I love the highs and lows of the story. The characters have personality and growth, they don't feel one-sided to me.
I enjoyed the narration as well, a breathy style.
The new take on the classis was great and the additional plots for sequels.

Cute retelling of Cinderella

I love the way in which the story was changed but still kept the feeling of being a Cinderella story. I am looking forward to when the next books are available in audible and very interested in how the story will continue after the last few chapters. Making sure not to give any spoilers 😉 being a romance reader I do wish it had more romance and some "spice".