Nephthys Publications

Hi, Peeps, great news! I got 2 more 5 Star reviews for Cinderella -- found them on Amazon today! Enjoy! 😊 The 1st one was by Carolyn Bowen --

This modern-day twist on the Cinderella fairy tale will keep you turning the pages wondering the outcome of the rewrite of this classic story. The main character Ella Marie Elizabeth had a loving mother and father as a child. But her life changed drastically after her mother Marie’s death and her father’s remarriage.

Her father allowed Vera her new stepmother to rule the home and Ella was reduced to being a servant to the family. Vera and her two daughters called her Cinder-Ella, and she was reduced to servant status in their home.

A royal ball was planned and the whole family was invited to attend. The young Prince Andrew was to announce his bride after the two-day ceremony. Ella was forbidden to attend by her stepmother and her father didn’t intervene. When it appears hopeless, a magical solution appears showing that love between mother and child transcends time.

Would this eclipse of time and space be a reminder to her father of the man he once was before marrying Vera? And was it too late to do right by his daughter after years of neglect?

A magical fairy tale ending was already in place, waiting to be recognized and accepted by the young prince and Lady Ella. Could he see her beauty and character when staring at her servant appearance and make her his bride? A must-read fairy tale.

The next one is by Elle Alouette --

This fairy tale closely follows the classic story with magical twists young readers will enjoy. Ella was a happy child living in the countryside with her mother and father. Then, her mother Marie dies, and her father remarries to a tyrant with two self-absorbed squabbling daughters. Ella’s life turned dismal with no help from her father to put things right again.

The kingdom where they lived had a young prince of marriageable age and the whole family was invited to the ball where he was expected to announce his new bride. Her stepmother forbade her to attend the ball and scoffed at her servant appearance from years of toiling for the family.

After crying about the situation since her mother’s death, and making a wish, the unexpected happened. Would it be enough to change Ella’s life where she could be happy and free of the dominion of her stepmother and her daughters? Enjoy this magical read today!

The only sad part was that Amazon removed Lily's review. 🙁

Guys, my book is up on Kids Lit's website now, complete with review and link. Check it out! 😊

Cinderella – A Love Story by Gina LoBiondo - Kids Lit Book Café Cinderella – A Love Story by Gina LoBiondo, Fairy-Tales, Children's Folk Tales & Fables Kids Lit Book Cafe Reviews, Promotions, Author Spotlights

Guys, I got another great review for Cinderella today from Book Excellence. I received the review as a bonus for signing up for the latest awards. Here it is --

Cinderella -- A Love Story by Gina LoBiondo is a beautifully written re-telling of the classic fairytale, Cinderella. Set in the mid-16th century, the story follows, Ella, as she learns to grapple with the loss of her mother, integrate into the reality of a cruel, unfeeling family, and finally, meet the love of her life. The overall story is well-paced and compelling. LoBiondo’s writing style has been carefully crafted to offer commendable world-building and descriptive imagery that makes each scene leap off the page. The characters have also been re-invented in a unique way. At the core of the story is the endearing relationship between Ella and her mother, who becomes her fairy godmother after her death. The illustrations are a welcome addition and correspond with the scenes perfectly. Themes of family, love and loss pull the story together in a powerful way. For those looking for a fresh, imaginative take on a well-known classic, this book is for you.