A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Desiree Ottinger

A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eleanor Banneker and Benjamin Grimm basically grew up together, they were best friends. A tragic accident changes everything for them both and for years they are separated. Much to both of their surprise, they run into each other ten years later at the theater that Ben’s dad manages. While they fall right back into their close friendship, Eleanor confides in Ben that she needs help breaking a spell her stepmother has placed on her and her father. Ben is not sure if he truly believes in magic, but he would do anything for his best friend. As they work together to break the spell, new feelings arise in both of them. Are they destined to be more than just friends? Can Ben help Eleanor break the spell that has been placed on her? Or is it too little too late?

This is a Cinderella retelling set in Philadelphia 1876. The author did an excellent job of pulling in historical events and weaving them into this story. I truly enjoyed reading this story and getting to know the characters. It was easy to envision what was happening around and to the characters. I felt immersed in their time. Perfect YA book!

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