A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Julie Johnson

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

This book is a Cinderella meets steampunk in the 1800’s setting. At first, it’s not easy to pick up the fairy-tale vibe but it eventually plays out.

Benjamin Grimm is a stagehand and an inspiring inventor. He also works in his mom’s bookshop along with the rest of the family. He’s never known wealth but has big dreams of one day inventing something that will change everything for his family.

Eleanor Banneker grew up in a life of priviledge. At a young age, she lost her mother and all of a sudden, her governess is becoming her step-mother. Everything changes and Eleanor loses her social standing and the life she once knew. That’s not all she lost though.

I enjoyed this story even though it’s a retelling of the popular fairy tale. I love the steampunk elements thrown in throughout. I found it to be a very enjoyable read on a rainy afternoon!

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