This is a beautifully creative combination of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast retellings but with an original twist that keeps you guessing.
It has delightful nods to the key events in both these fairytales but seamlessly formulates into a new and gripping romantasy with secrets, hidden identities, magic and a sweet closed door but feisty romance.
The charming chemistry between Ella and the Dark Prince builds throughout the story in their enemy to lover romance, along with revelations, suspense and sarcastic banter.

This had me hooked with the worldbuilding, great characters, drama, twists and themes of forgiveness, patience and love.
Definitely one to read!

"You are the beat of my heart, the breath in my lungs, and the very essence of my existence"

Honest and Voluntary ARC review