Reign of Cinders and Glass is a captivating and action packed fantasy romance that combines fierce heroines, sizzling chemistry and a richly built world to keep you on the edge of your seat. This book brings together magic, mystery, and a touch of danger, making it a must read if you love high stakes fantasy.

The story follows Elira, a powerful fire-wielder with a mysterious past, who finds herself mixed up in a dangerous power struggle within the kingdom. We also meet the brooding and mysterious prince, Kaelen, who holds his own dark secrets. Their journey is filled with explosive action, political intrigue, and an undeniable attraction that adds layers to their complicated relationship. Their chemistry is electric, and the slow burn between them creates the perfect amount of tension and emotional depth.

What really stands out in Reign of Cinders and Glass is the world building. The authors have created a fascinating, magic infused world with different factions, powers, and complex relationships. It’s a world that feels alive and immersive, with enough intrigue to keep you hooked as the characters navigate their growing feelings and external threats.

The plot itself is fast paced, with plenty of twists and turns that keep the momentum going. Between the action scenes, magical confrontations, and moments of emotional vulnerability, the book strikes a great balance between character development and plot progression. And while there’s no shortage of dramatic tension, the romance remains central and works to tie everything together.

I love fairytale retellings! This definitely doesn’t disappoint! There were moments where I wished things picked up but it kept my interest! So creative!

Wait. I didn’t know I needed vampires and Cinderella in one book!! But we got it and holy cow. Chaotic and full of magic and just wow. Loved this combination and plot line

Great retelling of Cinderella with more magic and some handsome vamps and the usual crazy villain. Nice world build, good plot, lacked in spice (would rate nearly PG maybe 1 pepper 🌶️ spice) unfortunately but made up for in love connection.

Cinderella meets vampires in a magical world – but this is not quite your original retelling as more than a romance haunts this castle and realm. Would 10/10 recommend for my fairytale retelling friends!

Thank you to Magic Side Press, LLC and NetGalley for an E-ARC copy of this book.

I love dark fariytale retellings and paired with vampires? Count me in! And again, I wasn't disappointed, the book has all the tropes I was looking for.

A twist to the classic fairy tales this incorporates many of the elements associated with Cinderella while adding enough new aspects that it doesn't feel like the same old retelling where you can predict the outcome.

This was a fun Cinderella retelling that has vampires which was an interesting ride. The bits and pieces of the Cinderella story within was fun and gave me a sense of nostalgia within a new evolved story.

It's a fairytale retelling featuring a vampire! I enjoyed this new take on the Cinderella story. It was a fun read, and I really enjoyed it.

What a beautiful gem this one turned out to be. Having a penchant for romantic retellings of all kinds, I couldn’t pass this one up, and it was so much better than I expected. I was completely enchanted from the very beginning, drawn into a captivating world that I simply couldn’t leave behind. This is, without a doubt, one of the most exhilarating and imaginative Cinderella retellings I’ve ever encountered. I mean – Cinderella-magic paired with vampires, and a broody dark prince to boot? I’m so in!

Ella is an incredibly compelling protagonist, evolving throughout the story from ordinary farm girl to this fierce, resolute, unyielding heroine. Her strength is beautifully balanced with genuine kindness, making her an incredibly relatable character. And then there’s Prince Cassius: dark, enigmatic, and utterly mysterious.

The writing flows seamlessly, the pacing is just right, the intricate blend of dark magic and lurking dangers keeping me enthralled throughout. The slow-burn romance is deliciously agonizing, every stolen glance and brush of hands leaving me wanting more.

This is definitely a great read for anyone who enjoys fantasy interwoven with romance, and lives for a fresh spin on beloved fairy tales like I do. Now I’m eagerly waiting for more in the Fated Fairytales series and can’t wait for Belle’s tale.

I've always been a big fan of fairytale retellings/ spinoffs so this was such a treat to read!
While not exactly like the classic Cinderella tale, this book follows the same premise except with a hint of espionage and a lot of bloodsuckers!
Same general storyline where a pauper girl is introduced to the world of the elite, but in this case she's acting as an agent to get the inside scoop on the inner workings of the royal castle.
A very fun and entertaining read for sure! I would definitely be interested in reading further into the series.
But I do wish there was more background on the outer areas past the main castle such as the magical forest and the monsters/ creatures that live there. As well as a background story into the origins of the characters' magic, etc.

I absolute loved this book. It was the first that I have read from either author, and I was not disappointed. It was a beautifully written fantasy novel filled with vampires, magic, and so much more. I don't want to spoil it for others. I loved the characters, and they were so well written, The plot was well thought out, and I thought it flowed so well. I can't wait for more from these authors. I highly recommend this book to the fantasy lovers out there.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and Magic Side Press LLC

this was so much fun! i totally loved every aspect of this cinderella retelling, i didn’t find any of it too cringy, cliche or on the nose - it all flowed perfectly - also im sorry who’s idea was it for it to be vampires? BEST IDEA EVER

i adored this plot line! it was so well thought out and was executed even better than i imagined - it had everything from stolen magic to the big evils to the romance and the plot twists

these characters have my heart! i can’t wait for belle’s story now too - cassius and ella are downright sweethearts and i loved their story

it fell a little flat in places when i was unsure what had happened but it only happened once or twice - i really wish that he had drank from her in that scene after the whole final fight, it would’ve made the moment seem so much sweeter

i am so so happy i read this one and i couldn’t put it down! - thank you for this advanced reader copy 🫶🏻

This books has got to be THE BEST book I’ve read this month. It was so beautiful written and filled with magic, vampire, etc. From the very beginnings of the book, it will have you glued to it. The authors did an amazing job creating Ella. She was such a lovable and relatable FMC and I loved seeing her growth throughout the book

Love it!

A fairytale retelling set in a world where the immortal vampires rule.

Ella lives in a small village, with her sister and stepmother. When her sister goes missing she goes on to look for her, only to end up getting caught by the immortal prince. She somehow doesn't end up dying and makes a huge impression on him.

She is supposed to hate him, but his face keeps lingering in her mind.

When she gets word that her sister might be in a castle, she looks for a job there. She is rejected, but on the way out, she runs into the prince again and manages to calm him untamable horse. She always had an affinity for animals, but in the castle, that ability gets amplified.

She is worked to the bone by the crazy sisters but doesn't let it stop her. She works crazy hours, is insulted, and is looked down on constantly, but never loses hope and never stops searching for her sister. Her search brings her closer to the truth, and closer to the prince. He is bad news, but she can't get him out of her head.

The world is much bigger than she thought it was and things are not always like they look. The wicked might not be so bad, the history is not always right.

I was sucked into the world and loved every page of it.

The fantasy world, the magic system, the romance, the characters, it's all so good!

Can't recommend it enough!

I love good fairytale retelling. Mix that with fantasy and you got the perfect book. What a fun Cinderella retelling. I am obsessed with this!

I received a copy of Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas from NetGalley. This book is a romantic fantasy (romantasy) novel, that is a retelling of Cinderella with witches and vampires. The intriguing part for me about this novel was not just the romantasy elements but a retelling in a way I haven’t read before. Witches, vampires, retelling, fantasy, romance, and even forbidden love elements made this an easy pick for me.
Ella’s kingdom is ruled by the immortals. They are ruthless and bloodthirsty. Vampires have cut them off from any other kingdom, plus there is something horrible in the forest surrounding them, which keeps people from leaving. The magic of the kingdom has been drained out. When Ella can’t find her sister, she has to take a drastic step to find her. Ella decides to work at the castle for the vampires while preparing the ball and trying to find her sister. Cassius is the Prince of Bloodvale, Ella catches his attention from the first meeting, and she doesn’t want to be noticed by him. Ella and Cassius are intrigued by each other but know nothing can come of it.
Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas is an extremely interesting Cinderella retelling with fantasy and romance elements. The pace of the book kept me hooked from the start, and I finished it within a couple of days. I really enjoyed reading this novel, and I can’t wait for the next fairytale retelling by the authors.

This was an awesome retelling of Cinderella! It was so original but still had the heart of the original, this is what all retelling should be!!! I loved Ella, she was strong and kind and courageous! Cassius was complex and not perfect, he struggled and wanted to do better for his kingdom but did not know how. I loved watching them both grow and realize they didn't have all the answers or facts. The writing was simple but engrossing, the pacing was good, it's a bit of a longer book but I never once got bored or felt like I had to trudge through. I am so intrigued with Belle and what the sequel is going to be!!

Rating/Recommend: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Yes

My Thoughts
I really loved this version of Cinderella. I feel like they really took it and made it their own. The tension is top notch. MMC is really fitting that morally grey, “don’t touch her” vibe. 👀 The vampire/human spin was crazy, but I feel like they tied it together well. And I loved the magic.

If you’re looking for an adult Cinderella retelling Romantasy standalone with Vampires, Magic, Spice, and Enemies to Lovers, this is for you!

The plot-to-spice ratio is great. You really get a great story without it all being spicy. If you prefer to read closed-door, this is an easy book to be able to skip scenes and still get the full story. Of course, if you’re fine with spice, the scenes are 🔥.

Warning: Mature content, open-door scenes, blood-sharing + more

The best Cinderella retelling I've read so far! I didn't know I needed Ella and an immortal (vampire) as a prince. I love how both characters have grown over the course of time, but also together. I really loved Pip and the interactions with him. I also love why Ella becomes Cinderella. The book is very captivating and wonderfully written and has many humorous scenes. I loved the romance story between Ella and Cassius, it's a slow burn with good tension and banter. I also think it's great that you can read the book from both of their perspectives. The worldbuilding is fantastic and richly detailed and you could imagine the environment wonderfully, visually and emotionally.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the authors for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.