
Move to the adorable town of Brookhaven? Check.
Get bumped to first class on the train and meet the most gorgeous, considerate man of my life? Check.
Find a job in video game animation and a cozy apartment of my own? Not so much.
So maybe things in Brookhaven aren’t quite as idyllic as my friend promised. My one saving grace is playing video games every evening with my best online friend, MidKnight. Plus, helping him create his own video game helps me escape the drudgery of my demanding twin bosses and a dusty, cramped apartment.
It’s not long before our relationship turns from friendly to…a lot more personal.
Things get complicated when I run into the man from the train again. He couldn’t forget about me either, and he’s been searching for me. I can’t deny the intense physical attraction we have, but I feel like my heart is being pulled in two directions. But there are things that both guys don’t know about me.
Being brave isn’t my strong suit, but maybe it’s time to find some courage.
Cinder Luna is a closed door, romantic comedy retelling of Cinderella with hidden identities and swoony kisses!
My Review:
So. Much. Fun! I’m fan-girling over a new-to-me fairy tale rom/com series AND a new-to-me author! And what a wonderful introduction to both!
The Cinderella set up is priceless — all kinds of familiar only with new, modern twists that are quite brilliant. Classic rom/com tropes — hidden identity, instant attraction — paired with humour and heart made this read (or listen) fly by. Includes an emphasis on family as well.
I’d categorize ‘Cinder Luna’ as primarily for a Young Adult or New Adult audience, but it’s also perfect for fairy tale retelling aficionados no matter their age! And this is pure romance all the way through! Have your toe-curls and swoons on standby.
I listened to the audio edition narrated by Renee Dorian and Joe Jameson. Love a dual narration in a romance — especially a rom/com — and this was excellently done. I especially appreciated the Disney Princess buoyancy Renee brought to Cinder’s character. 🙂
My thanks to the publisher, Dreamscape Media and Net Galley for providing me with an audio copy of this book.
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This sounds like a fun read!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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It really is! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. There’s a nice set up for the second book at the end of this one. Good luck, Kimmy!
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Sometimes a fun book is just perfect. Thank you for your review of this one.
Sandyavery at comcast dot net
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Yes — a bit of whimsy doesn’t go amiss now and then. 🙂 Good luck, Sandy!
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Don’t enter me (I don’t do ebooks🙂), but this sounds so FUN! Adding it to my TBR right now!😍
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Neither do I so I totally understand. Thrilled this one was made available in audio format. But it comes in paperback as well. Hope you get to read it. I’ll be hunting down the rest of the series. The next one will be a Beauty and the Beast retelling. Happy Reading, Elly!
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oh my goodness, thanks for your review. this sounds like such a fun and light read. on my list now. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
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The perfect summer read, actually, when you’re in the mood for something fun and flirty and fairytale-ish. 🙂 Good luck, Lori!
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