We love a woman in power. This book gave as much women empowerment as it possibly could and I was living for it. It was kind of giving Mulan vibes which I love.

I only got through the first half of this book before it expired, but I'll definitely be buying it to finish it! A fun twist on a classic, can't wait to finish it.

While A SPARK IN THE CINDERS was a decently unique take on a well-trodden fairytale, that was all this work had going for it. The prose needed work and I struggled to retain interest while reading. The characters felt underwhelmingly simple, which I felt was a huge waste of the premise, which offered family dynamics the readers could--if done well--really sink their teeth into. Romantically, it felt pretty typical for most YA books, so by the end, I didn't care too much for the romance subplot. Comparing this work to THE CRUEL PRINCE may be misleading for some--and ultimately lead to disappointment.

This is just lovely. One of the better retellings of Cinderella from the stepsister point of view that I have read. I like Ara's strength and ability to realize she is more than the abuse and manipulation she has received from her mother. I also like that this time the older sister is the one who is redeemed because it seems in many other versions the younger sister is the better one.

Once again, Jenny Elder Moke delivers! A fantastic retelling that is refreshing in its originality. While new twists on old fairy tales have become trendy, many have also become somewhat redundant. This story is anything but. Relatable, brave characters that are badass female leads worthy for all young girls to look to.

Thank you, Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney Hyperion, for allowing me to read A Spark in the Cinders early.

Original and intriguing, A Spark in the Cinders caught my attention since its beginning and kept me glued to the screen until the very end.

Ever wonder what happened with Cinderella and her kingdom after she marries the Prince? Here's your chance to find out.
In A Spark in the Cinder's, Ellarose's stepmother has not given up on her evil machinations. But do her daughters have to follow in her evil footsteps?
Filled with epic quests through mountains, seas, and forests, this is an adventurous read for any fairy tale lover out there.
There is wonderful character development and growing friendships too.

Thanks to Netgalley and Disney Hyperion for an early copy for review.