I L-O-V-E-D the Frenzy series from this author. Dystopian, vamps, zombies, HECK YEAH. So I was not all that jazzed about her trek into fairy tales. OMG, I was wrong to doubt her. I admit it took me to about the 40 to 50% mark to get on board, but once again Bond blew me away. The MC, Ella, is everything I want to be. Strong. Resilient. Brave. Riches to Rags is not your typical Cinderella retelling. Bond borrowed the pretty dresses, the castle, and the glass slippers but the similarities end there. Bond has created her own masterpiece. I highly recommend this book, especially to teen girls. They could learn a lot from Ella. ~ Lynn
ost girls dream of being princesses, but one princess just wants to be a normal girl.
Ella Carina, crown princess of Aelawyn, knows brutality and lies—she’s seen the way her father rules. Princess. Possession. To her father, the words had the same meaning. She was only as valuable as the alliance formed with her betrothal. Her freedom comes from an unlikely place: an attack on the castle.
When the conquering King offers to protect her from the betrothal her father arranged for political gain, she consents. Hiding her within a peasant family is the only way to keep her and her secret safe.
In this simpler life, Ella flourishes and catches the eye of the local Blacksmith’s son. For once, she can be herself and make her own choices, but the life of a princess—even one kept secret—was never meant to be easy.
Trevor, crown prince of Galder has been searching for Ella, but not because of their betrothal. She is in grave danger from the very people who hid her away. His plan is to show her the truth and help her to safety.
Nothing goes as planned. When Trevor finds her, it’s to discover she’s fallen in love with a peasant. Now he has two goals: help her regain her throne… and show her that she belongs with him.
Ella Carina, crown princess of Aelawyn, knows brutality and lies—she’s seen the way her father rules. Princess. Possession. To her father, the words had the same meaning. She was only as valuable as the alliance formed with her betrothal. Her freedom comes from an unlikely place: an attack on the castle.
When the conquering King offers to protect her from the betrothal her father arranged for political gain, she consents. Hiding her within a peasant family is the only way to keep her and her secret safe.
In this simpler life, Ella flourishes and catches the eye of the local Blacksmith’s son. For once, she can be herself and make her own choices, but the life of a princess—even one kept secret—was never meant to be easy.
Trevor, crown prince of Galder has been searching for Ella, but not because of their betrothal. She is in grave danger from the very people who hid her away. His plan is to show her the truth and help her to safety.
Nothing goes as planned. When Trevor finds her, it’s to discover she’s fallen in love with a peasant. Now he has two goals: help her regain her throne… and show her that she belongs with him.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Casey Bond resides in West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. She loves it when her imaginary friends spill onto the blank page.
Casey is the award-winning author Frenzy series, Keeper of Crows duology, and the new fairy tale re-tellings Riches to Rags and Savage Beauty.
Learn more about her work at www.authorcaseybond.com.
Casey is the award-winning author Frenzy series, Keeper of Crows duology, and the new fairy tale re-tellings Riches to Rags and Savage Beauty.
Learn more about her work at www.authorcaseybond.com.
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