Do you prefer your fairy tales with a twist?
Today, I am partnering with Disney Book Group to bring you my review of the newest A Twisted Tale book based on Cinderella which asks, What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper?
So check out my review of So This is Love, and then be sure to enter the giveaway, compliments of Disney Book Group, at the bottom of the post before you leave.
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So This is Love by Elizabeth Lim Pages: 416
Published by Disney-Hyperion on April 7, 2020
Series: A Twisted Tale #9
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy & Magic
Source: Finished Copy from Publisher
Also in this series: Conceal, Don't Feel, Unbirthday, Go the DistanceWhat if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper?
Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any longer, Cinderella attempts a fresh start, looking for work at the palace as a seamstress. But when the Grand Duke appoints her to serve under the king's visiting sister, Cinderella becomes witness to a grand conspiracy to take the king-and the prince-out of power, as well as a longstanding prejudice against fairies, including Cinderella's own Fairy Godmother. Faced with questions of love and loyalty to the kingdom, Cinderella must find a way to stop the villains of past and present . . . before it's too late.
So This is Love is the ninth book in the A Twisted Tale series and it is written by author Elizabeth Lim. I love the idea behind the A twisted tale series. Each of the books takes a different, and often times darker, spin on a classic Disney story. They are written by different authors and they can be read as standalone novels, but they are all so much fun that I would recommend reading them all. So This is Love is a twist based on Disney’s Cinderella. So This is Love takes the original Cinderella story line and adds a pretty big twist into the mix- What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Umm, yes please! I honestly had no idea where Elizabeth Lim was going to take us with this story. The twist is a big one, and I was super excited to read this re-imagining. And like almost all of the Twisted Tale stories, I have read- So This is Love was fun, and full of twists and turns. It is hard to make such a well known story surprisingly, but I loved Elizabeth Lim’s twist on the classic Cinderella story.
I have to say, I think I enjoyed So This is Love even more than the original Cinderella. I felt like I got to know the characters better, and the romance felt even more romantic and real. In So This is Love, Cinderella does not initially get discovered as the princess, so she decides to take matters into her own hands. Not to catch herself a prince, but rather to give herself a new life. I loved how spirited and strong Cinderella was. She finds work as a seamstress, and somehow still finds herself at the castle. There the story takes on a whole new twist. One that I loved. There is a conspiracy afoot! And Cinderella finds herself unwittingly in the middle of it. I loved the darker element of someone trying to overthrow the prince and the king. It is fitting with the darker twists of the twisted tale series, and it worked wonderfully with this story.
I felt like this was the Cinderella story that was always meant to be told. It has everything fans of the classic will love, but it was a richer, deeper plot. I think readers will fall in love with their favorite characters all over again, and see them in a new light. I loved this one. So This is Love May be my favorite Twisted Tale Yet! I need to read Elizabeth Lim’s other Twisted Tale story- reflections, which is based on Mulan, and I am also super excited to read We have Straight on Till Morning, which is based on Peter Pan. Bring on ALL OF THE TWISTED TALE. I love this series. If you have not read any of the books in this series, you are missing out.
A Twisted Tale Series Order:
- Book 1: A Whole New World by Liz Braswell
- Book 2: Once Upon a Dream by Liz Braswell
- Book 3: As Old as Time by Liz Braswell
- Book 4: Reflection by Elizabeth Lim
- Book 5: Part of Your World by Liz Braswell
- Book 6: Mirror, Mirror by Jen Calonita
- Book 7: Conceal, Don’t Feel by Jen Calonita
- Book 8: Straight On Till Morning by Liz Braswell
- Book 9: So This Is Love by Elizabeth Lim
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About Elizabeth Lim
Elizabeth Lim was inspired to become a writer by the myths and fairy tales her father used to tell her as a child. In addition to being an author, she is a Juilliard-trained composer, and has written the scores to several award-winning films and video games. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she attended Harvard College and now lives in New York City with her husband. To learn more about Elizabeth, visit her site at www.elizabethlim.com
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2020 New Release Challenge
- 2020 Retellings Reading Challenge
- Flights of Fantasy Reading Challenge 2020
Cinderella
I’m always up for a Cinderella retelling and this one sounds like it would one I’d enjoy. Great review!
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale. I love Belle.
Love stories about Cinderella. Looking forward to reading.
I love Cinderella. It’s my favorite Fairy Tale.
It’s definitely a tie between The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast!
I have always loved Cinderella. Now my granddaughter loves her too.
Beauty and the Beast has always been my favorite.
Favorite of all time…besides the great ones we all already know, I enjoyed The Worn Out Dancing Shoes aka The Twelve Dancing Princesses!
My favorite fairy tale is Rapunzel.
My favorite is beauty and the beast.
The Frog Princess is one of my faves.
My favorite is Snow White
I love the story of Cinderella. Thanks.
The Little Mermaid and Thumbulina!
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite!
Cinderella is my favorite Fairy Tale.
Sleeping Beauty
Love Robin Hood and Red Riding Hood retellings
My favorite is Snow White
I never had a favorite fairy tale but if I had to pick I love Beauty and the Beast.
I never had a favorite but I do love Beauty and the Beast.
Ooh, really excited to read this one. I love this whole series and thus far I think Reflection was my favorite one!
One of my favorite fairy tales is The Beauty and the Beast! I love the characters and relationships in it!
Beauty and the beast is definitely my favorite fairytale of all time!
Snow White is my favorite
Favorite fairy tale is Cinderella
The Swan Princess
Growing up my favorite was “Cinderella”.
Rapunzel
Terrific cover
My grandma always read Snow White to me so that’s a special one.
One of my favorite fairytales is Mulan :):)
sleeping beauty
My favorite has always been the story of The Beauty and the Beast.
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snow white is the fav
There’s a lot of fairy tales that I like. One of them is Grimms’ “The Water of Life.” It’s a story about three princes who go in search for magic water that can cure their father the king.
Rapunzel is one of my favorite fairy tales!
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I always liked Hansel and Gretel.
My favorite of all time is Cinderella.