"A wonderful debut to Harlequin's new fantasy line"
This story was indeed a fairy tale... with a twist. Elena Klovis had lived a life of servitude. Her home is in
the Five Hundred Kingdoms, where magic and Tradition rule.
Her role was to have been the Cinderella of her kingdom
but fate had other plans and left her stuck in a life
where she didn't belong. Instead, her Fairy Godmother takes her under her wing as
an apprentice, preparing Elena to become the next Fairy
Godmother, When she takes over, things are totally
different then she had ever expected, and she has her
share of frustrations as well as adventures. Especially
when she turns a prince into a donkey to teach him manners
and respect, and brings him home to work! Thus begins her greatest adventure yet. If one is looking for a fantasy tale that is intriguing
and full of humor, this is the book to buy. This story has
plenty of excitement and adventure to appeal to the most
die-hard of fantasy lovers. The details of Elena's duties
as Godmother are well done, making it believable, and
possibly even making the readers wish to have their own
Godmothers to assist in times of trial and need. There is a romance here as well, though it is by no means
the focus of the story, nor is it meant to be. The hero
doesn't even make his first appearance until halfway
through the book. However, even though the romance is not
the primary storyline, it is woven seamlessly into the
story, making it a natural progression of the plot line,
and sure to attract the interest of romance lovers. This is a strong story by the well-known and talented Ms.
Lackey to launch the new Luna line by Harlequin, and is
sure to attract new and old fans of the author, and the
genre. © Kelley A. Hartsell, March 2004. All rights reserved.
Reviewed by Kelley Hartsell
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted March 29, 2004
Cinderella meets Russian folk tales with a fairy godmother,
and three princes thrown in for good measure.
SummaryHard Cover edition also available. Jan. 2004 - ISBN:
0373802021
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