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A review by pucksandpaperbacks
Cinder Ella by S.T. Lynn
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
CW: deadname (on page), misgendering, emotional abuse, transphobia, mention of parent dying in child birth
This was a sweet retelling of Cinderella following a Black trans woman who falls in love with the princess. I liked how it pulled from the original fairytale but made it it's own. I've been wanting to read some trans Cinderella stories for a while, so this hit the spot! I enjoyed the trans joy Ella experienced and how this novella shows that despite living in an unaccepting environment, trans people are still allowed to experience trans joy!
This was a sweet retelling of Cinderella following a Black trans woman who falls in love with the princess. I liked how it pulled from the original fairytale but made it it's own. I've been wanting to read some trans Cinderella stories for a while, so this hit the spot! I enjoyed the trans joy Ella experienced and how this novella shows that despite living in an unaccepting environment, trans people are still allowed to experience trans joy!
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Transphobia
Minor: Death of parent
misgendering