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.

This is an adult Cinderella retelling. It takes place in a world where immortals (vampires) rule over humans that are treated as expendable servants. Ella, our main character, runs her family farm. Ella’s sister, Belle, has gone missing after a trip to the castle. In Ella’s search for her sister, she applies to work at the castle and becomes a spy for the human resistance.

I loved this book. I haven’t had a good 5 star read in a while so I’m glad I read this when I did. While likely not the most unique story, it had a little bit of everything I liked: spies, politics, hidden magic, vampires, an outspoken FMC, and my personal favorite, enemies to lovers.

While this is a standalone story, I can’t wait for their next fairytale retelling.

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing, Veronica Douglas & Linsey Hall for an eARC of this book.

This review has been posted on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6964947306

Thank you so much for letting me read the ARC for this book 🥹

I absolutely LOVED it!!!! i was hooked from the first page !!

I loved the balance between the fantasy and the romance!! And the little hints towards the original Cinderella story, it was honestly just an amazing read!!!

Now I need my own little rat friend like Pip ❤️

This was such a fun retelling of Cinderella, with the added delight of vampires and witches! It was an easy, enjoyable read that kept me curious about what would happen next. The world-building was simple to follow, and I loved how little mysteries were sprinkled throughout.

The main characters were a stand out- where Ella was someone you were rooting for and Cassius He was morally grey in the best possible way, which made added an extra layer of tension and excitement to the story.

That said, I would have loved a bit more chemistry building between the main characters—there were some missed opportunities for those “excitedly kicking feet” moments that really make a for a good romantasy book. The ending felt a little rushed, but overall, this was a fun and satisfying read that I enjoyed every time I picked it up.

A Cinderella story retelling but with vampires!

This was such a fun read, fantasy with a fairytale spin.

I loved the take on the “step mother” character, she wasn’t always a bad person, the death of her husband has made her angry against the world that was once kind. So much more empathy and depth to that character and she truly seemed to care for Ella and her sister.

It followed similar storyline to Cinderella without it being cliche or cheesy, with the premise being Ella is badass and doesn’t need a prince to save her from anything. But she’s still able to get her HEA.


The tea ☕️

👡- Cinderella retelling
🧛 - vampires
💞 - enemies to lovers
✨ - magical powers
🐴 - one horse
🌶️ - 1.5/5 spice

***warning - highlight quotes may give clues to spoilers***


—- Highlights ——

“There are things I cannot change is the favorite excuse of all men who enjoy power. It’s the oath of cowards.”

“That’s princes for you, always in need of saving. You’d think they’d show a little initiative every once in a while and save themselves.”

“The prince of the Bloodvale is waiting on me? What has happened to the world?” I cupped her face with my palm and looked down into her eyes. “You turned it on its head, my darling.”

Wow! I was drawn in from beginning until the very end. I will definitely look for more by these authors! Well done.

Book has a slow start for me but is a Cinderella retelling with vampires. It’s world building makes you dive right in and makes the book hard to put down.
It follows MFC. Who’s sister has disappeared and she’s determined to find out what happened to her and bring her home, but she has hide who she it and work and the castle that is filled with vampires in order to find out what happened

Wow. I don't generally just hand out five-star ratings on Goodreads for books. But this was absolutely captivating! From the very first page I was drawn in and couldn't put this book down. I know I'm reading something brilliant when I catch myself smiling and excitement and gasping out loud. This was one of those books. A reign of cinders and glass is a Romantasy Cinderella retelling story. If you like the following this book may be for you:

🐀Talking animals
🩸Vampires
🧙Humans with magic abilities
☠️Touch her and die
🏋️‍♀️A strong Female main character


One of my favorite things about this book is the world building, I can really imagine everything and it is so beautiful in my mind's eye. I love the strength of the female lead she is willing to sacrifice a lot for the good of her people which I really admire.

I have nothing bad to say about this book honestly. If you want an nostalgic story with a grown up twist, I highly recommend this book! So underrated! So excited for the next book which will be her sister's story!

Thank you netgalley for a copy of this ARC!

This was FANTASTIC! Reign of Cinders and Glass totally pulled me in from the very first page. Ella’s mission to rescue her sister in a vampire-ruled kingdom was so engaging, and I couldn’t stop reading. Prince Cassius is the definition of brooding, and the enemies-to-lovers romance between him and Ella was everything! The slow burn was intense, and the chemistry between them made every moment count.

What I loved most was how this Cinderella retelling took the familiar and made it feel fresh. The stepmother isn’t evil, and the stepsisters aren’t what you’d expect, they’re these powerful women in the vampire court who make Ella’s life a nightmare. Even though I'm not usually a fan of dual POVs, this one worked so well for me. Getting to see both Ella and Cassius’s perspectives really deepened the story and added a lot to the tension. I loved seeing their evolving feelings for each other from both sides.

That being said, I did wish some of the side plots were a little more resolved, but overall, this was such a fun read. If you're into fairytale retellings with a darker twist, this is definitely one to check out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review <3

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Oh. My. Gods.
This was SUCH a great retelling of Cinderella, but w/ Vampires, Witches, Monsters, & Magic!! A retelling, yet so uniquely it’s own w/ familiar elements!!
This amazing story will have you twisting & turning w/ the plot & swooning over your next morally grey Vampire book boyfriend!! Their connection was oh so ever captivating 🤌🏽 And I can’t wait to OBSESS w/ the next retelling in Book 2!! 🥹🤍

4.5/5 stars

I enjoyed this book a lot, but my favorite part was easily how she got to learn more and control her powers, while also gaining some confidence.

This book was really complex, with a unique, but not overly complicated magic system. The budding love story is really cute and paced just right. I like how it was still realistic and filled with doubts, especially since the MMC suspects Ella of being a spy.

It is a wonderful retelling with enough elements to make the original story recognizable, but unique enough as it won't feel just like reading the original all over again.

I would totally recommend this book to people that want to read books with vampires, forbidden magic and secretes everywhere, with the real history being rewritten.

I think this may have been the best Cinderella Retelling I ever read. And that's saying something because I adored Heart of the Raven King by Tessonja Odette. But this book, ugh! There are not enough words to describe how much I adored this book. I will definitely be looking to read more from this author duo.
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

There are definitely aspects of this I enjoyed, but I think, overall, it wasn't for me. It made me realize that maybe I'm not a fan of some retellings. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.