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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Sheri Schrader

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

A Curse of Ash and Iron is a clever YA fantasy story. It is a retelling of Cinderella set in Philadelphia in 1876. I enjoyed the characters, especially Ellie. Even though I was familiar with the basis of the story, I was rooting for all good things for her. Moving the story’s setting to the United States added a new layer to the ages-old tale. I grabbed this because of the cover and story blurb and was not disappointed. Historical fiction is one of my favorites and especially the nineteenth century. This left me wanting more. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable retelling of the Cinderella story with a Steampunk twist, which had me hooked throughout. Set in Philadelphia in 1876, in a world that has automatons and steam powered ‘motor cars’, and childhood friends Benjamin Grimm and Eleanor Banneker are reunited. However, Ben’s delight soon turns to dismay when he learns that Eleanor has been under a spell, put on her by her stepmother, for the last seven years and she’s been forced to live as a servant in her own home.
Ellie had spent years bewitched under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye, whilst being hidden in plain sight. Ellie becomes hopeful when having met Ben again, he seems immune to the magic binding her and their friendship is rekindled. However, the couple must find away to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, or both Ellie and her father will be bound forever. I felt immersed in the storyline and engaged with the characters. The intriguing storyline and plot twists kept me happily turning the pages, whilst both the setting and characters were brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This book is an historical retelling of Cinderella. It is well written and a pretty interesting story. I enjoyed it more than I expected I would – Cinderella adaptions are, in my opinion, starting to feel overdone. However, the author managed to put enough of her own spin on the story that I found it enjoyable. I would have liked there to be a bigger emphasis on the steampunk element as the look and feel of the book suggested that is what we would get.
The characters were good and I liked their instant connection. It stayed true too the original story while also giving its own feel. I think this book was worth reading and I will be exploring more from the author in the future.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for her. This is a historical fantasy book that is well written and hard to put down. A story where a curse needs to be broken by midnight or will Elle and her father be held captive by this curse forever. I enjoyed Elle’s characters and what she brought to the story. She is my favorite of the story for sure. She made the story for me, hands down. You won;t see some things coming. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot which made the story easy to read. It is an entertaining story that I highly recommend.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this story because it was a Cinderella retelling from the boy POV. It’s a refreshing tale. I found it entertaining and actually enjoyed it. It was a quick read. I think the YA crowd will like it. The premise is good. The characters are quite well-done. It has a good vibe about it.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
4 Stars

I love retellings of fairytales! It is so interesting to see what authors can come up with to make the stories original. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I loved it. It had a steampunk feel to it. The story takes place in the late 1800’s when steam machines were first being invented. Society had strict rules especially when it came to women and high society. As in the fairytale, Ellie’s mother dies and her father remarries. Olivia was quite something; mean, rude and desire driven. Life with her was not pleasant. Unlike the Disney version, Ellie only had one stepsister, Rebecca, who I actually liked a lot. Although there were some similarities with the fairytale, the author added her own ideas to the story which made it amazingly creative. I personally loved the paranormal twist. The drama and deadline to solve the issue raised my anxiety until the climax. This story is well written and an excellent version of Cinderella.

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Jenni Bishop

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3 stars
A Curse of Ash and Iron is a YA Historical Fantasy tale set in Philadelphia in 1876. It is also a charming Cinderella adaptation with elements of Steampunk. It is a mixture of scientific inventions, machines and magic.
Christine’s passion of childhood stories shines through in the narrative of this fairy tale. She has woven historical facts with fantasy and romance. I nearly gave up as I found it hard to get into as the beginning is very slow but after a while it picked up, so I stuck with it.
The story is told from different POVs which everyone knows I love because you get an in-depth look at the characters. However, I found it hard to fully connect with the characters. The “insta-love” between Ellie and Hamilton was not quite believable but the story is a fantasy.
There is a little twist at the end and the author provides extra details on what she researched and what is historical fact which is quite interesting.
I would recommend this adaptation to anyone who likes retellings.

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In 1876 Philadelphia, Benjamin Grimm knows real life is much like the theater—people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives and never revealing their secrets. When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, his delight turns to dismay. On learning she has been under a spell for the past seven years, forced to live as a servant in her own home, he realizes how sinister some secrets can be.

Ellie has spent the long years since her mother’s death under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seemed no one could help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, likewise bespelled. When she encounters Ben one evening, he seems immune to the magic that binds her. Her hope rekindles along with their friendship.

But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.

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Once Upon a Time, Christine Norris thought she wanted to be an archaeologist but hates sand and bugs, so instead, she became a writer. She is the author of several speculative fiction works for children and adults, including The Library of Athena series, A Curse of Ash and Iron, and contributions to Gaslight and Grimm and Grimm Machinations. She is kept busy on a daily basis by her day job as a school librarian in New Jersey. She may or may not have a secret library in her basement, and she absolutely believes in fairies.

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Genre – Steampunk
Page Count – 250
Cover Designer – Mike McPhail
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All The World’s A Stage, As They Say

In 1876 Philadelphia, Benjamin Grimm knows real life is much like the theater—people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives and never revealing their secrets. When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, his delight turns to dismay. On learning she has been under a spell for the past seven years, forced to live as a servant in her own home, he realizes how sinister some secrets can be.

Ellie has spent the long years since her mother’s death under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seemed no one could help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, likewise bespelled. When she encounters Ben one evening, he seems immune to the magic that binds her. Her hope rekindles along with their friendship.

But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.

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Genre – Steampunk
Page Count – 250
Cover Designer – Mike McPhail
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All The World’s A Stage, As They Say

In 1876 Philadelphia, Benjamin Grimm knows real life is much like the theater—people play their parts, hiding behind the illusion of their lives and never revealing their secrets. When he reunites with his childhood friend Eleanor Banneker, his delight turns to dismay. On learning she has been under a spell for the past seven years, forced to live as a servant in her own home, he realizes how sinister some secrets can be.

Ellie has spent the long years since her mother’s death under her stepmother’s watchful and unforgiving eye. Bewitched and hidden in plain sight, it seemed no one could help Ellie escape. Not even her own father, likewise bespelled. When she encounters Ben one evening, he seems immune to the magic that binds her. Her hope rekindles along with their friendship.

But time is running short. If they do not find a way to break the curse before midnight on New Year’s Eve, both Ellie and her father will be bound forever.

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