Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Angela Hayes
Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Dance of Hearts: A Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling is the first book in the Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings series by Byrd Nash. I have read a few of Ms. Nash’s other books and enjoyed them, so when I saw this pop up as a recommended read, I grabbed a copy and dove in. As the title would suggest, this is a historical romance set in 1816- taking the beloved fairytale, Cinderella and giving it a bit of a twist.
There’s more to Melinda Wychwood than meets the eye, as we soon discover. After the death of her father- Melinda’s cousin takes ownership of the house relegating Melinda to servant, in her own home. Things take an interesting turn when a former childhood friend returns- bringing secrets, hidden agendas, and revelations to the fore- which gave the story added intrigue and definitely pulled me in.
This is a short story, with a brisk pace- which made for a quick and easy read. It is a sweet, clean, romantic fantasy- with paranormal elements, magic, history, drama, and the satisfying happily ever after we expect from our fairytales.
Intriguing. Entertaining. Original.
Thank you, Byrd Nash!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
