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Cinder House

Freya Marske
4.1 / 5.0
Published: 2025

Description

Ella is a ghost, tethered to the very floorboards where her life was stolen. Bound to the service of the stepmother and sisters who orchestrated her murder, she exists as a silent, invisible observer in her own home. She is a tragedy forgotten by time, drifting through the hallways of Cinder House until a spark of forbidden magic offers her a way to reach beyond the veil. This reimagined Cinderella is not a story of waiting for a prince, but a lush, atmospheric descent into dark folklore and unexpected desire. When Ella finally breaks her spectral chains, she finds herself drawn into a world of high-stakes royalty and dangerous enchantments. Along the way, she discovers that her heart is far larger than she ever imagined, finding space for multiple loves who see her not as a haunting memory, but as a woman worthy of passion and power. Perfect for readers who crave sapphic romance, polyamorous dynamics, and the intricate world-building of a master fantasy storyteller, this novel breathes new life into a classic myth. It is a haunting, romantic, and deeply magical exploration of reclaiming one's life, one's voice, and one's right to love in all its forms.

Customer Reviews

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Elorin
April 25, 2026
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Paranormal Cinderella

Ella is a ghost, haunting the home where she died. She reluctantly serves her stepmother and stepsisters. But one day she finds a way to leave her haunted house and meets a fairy in the market, who can see her, too. Then the prince announces a three day ball to select a bride. And Ella bargains with the fairy and changes her afterlife.
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P.B.Reader
October 7, 2025

Cinderella Cleverly Retold

In this reimagined telling of the Cinderella fairy tale, sixteen-year-old Ella is murdered in her home. Her ghost is trapped in her father’s home now owned by her stepmother. One of her stepsisters quickly realizes that if she harms the house, she harms Ella. There is no escape from her stepsister’s cruelty because she is tethered to the house. After years of abuse, she finds a way to be free of the house, at least until midnight every night. This is a cleverly crafted tale complete with all the details of the fairy tale, but told in a new way. Marske slowly unfolds her tale by carefully creating a new setting for the old tale. The book is well-written with characters who come alive. Marske even adds a couple of surprises along the way. The book doesn’t sag because the author keeps her story moving. Even if you’re not a fan of the fairy tales you grew up with or with the idea of retelling them in a very different way, you’ll undoubtedly love this book because it is so imaginative and well-written. My thanks to Tor Books and Edelweiss for an eARC.
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Anna H
January 30, 2026

3 stars

Interesting retelling. Quick read and well written, but a tad long in parts and too short in others. Nicely done.