‘Striking Midnight: A Reimagining of Cinderella as an Assassin’ by Jennifer Ellision

‘Striking Midnight: A Reimagining of Cinderella as an Assassin’ by Jennifer Ellision

 (Fairy Tale Lies, Spies, and Assassins Book 1)

5 stars!

Book Blurb:

“Dawn will break. And she will rise...

When the Noctisian King passed, the Daylight Accord crumbled. Now, the Kingdom of Noctis exists in darkness and unending night, while their neighbors slowly roast.

The sun never sets on Sol.

The former prince of Noctis refuses to honor the bargain his father made with the Solian rulers and both kingdoms suffer without the balance the other brings. But when the time comes for King Knox to choose a bride, Sol sends forth their best contender: Princess Cyndria.

Cyn is beautiful. Poised. Demure… and deadly. Trained by Solian assassins since she was old enough to grasp a knife, she knows exactly how she’ll enchant the King.

And, once she’s queen… How she’ll end him.”

Review:

Brilliant writing, wonderful twist on Cinderella!  I’m very excited for Cyn and Knox’s story to continue later this year in ‘Slipping Glass.’  Author Jennifer Ellision has created a unique and magical tale of her own.

This is a skillfully written YA fantasy / fairy tale re-imagining that I highly recommend, especially for fans of Brigid Kemmerer’s ‘A Curse So Dark and Lonely,’ A.G. Howard’s ‘Splintered’ series, and Marissa Meyer’s ‘The Lunar Chronicles.’

‘Striking Midnight’ is available now!

I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book.  All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s.