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The prolific Lackey (the Valdemar series) draws on the darker, Brothers Grimm side of fairy lore for her enchanting tale, the first title under a new Harlequin imprint to spotlight romantic fantasy. In the land of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, the Tradition, that ineffable magic, holds the promise of happily-ever-after for all deserving young maidens and courteous princes charming. But the Tradition also leads some in its thrall to pain, suffering and gruesome death. Feisty 19-year-old Elena Klovis seems destined to be an Ella of the Cinders (Cinderella), at the mercy of her wicked stepmother and greedy stepsisters. To escape their clutches, Elena tries to get work as a maidservant, but her fairy godmother, Madame Bella, has other plans for her. Elena becomes Madame Bella's apprentice, doing her best, among other challenges, to ensure that evil does not subvert Tradition. The only problem is that fairy godmothers are not themselves allowed to fall in love. It's up to Elena, who has vowed to reform a wayward prince, to tease out the threads of a new Tradition. Lackey has created an intelligent, self-possessed heroine with whom many readers will identify.
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The prolific Lackey will enchant readers with this delightful twist on traditional fairy tales. In the land of Five Hundred Kingdoms, "Tradition" rules, and everyone is expected to fit into established fairy tales. Enslaved by her wickedly avaricious stepmother and stepsisters, Elena should have had a Cinderella-like life, but when things didn't work out, she flees and seeks work. Her fairy godmother, in fact, the fairy godmother of several kingdoms, makes her apprentice fairy godmother, and it's her duty to prevent the bad things that come with Tradition. Her life takes yet another curious turn when, disguised as a crone to test three questing princes, she loses her temper with Prince Alexander. He acts like an ass, so she turns him into one. Unwilling to let a defenseless donkey wander the woods alone, she takes him home and puts him to work transforming his life. Lackey's satisfying fairy tale will captivate fantasy readers with its well-imagined world and romance fans, who will relish the growing relationship and sexy scenes. Diana Tixier Herald
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
and there's a sequel...,
By yvette "starlet" (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Fairy Godmother: A Tale of the Five Hundred (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a fun, light book for those who want to escape reality for a spell. We have a spunky heroine, a prince who initially makes a donkey of himself, a house that expands, and magic galore. Whenever I need something to put me in a good mood, I take out my copy and re-read this "failed" Cinderella's journey to becoming a Fairy Godmother.And for longtime fans... there's finally a sequel! Go look it up -- it's called "One Good Knight".
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but this is more romance than fantasy,
By Ana Nicolas "Ana" (U.S.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Fairy Godmother (Hardcover)
I am a fan of Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar series and have not been disappointed with the other books of hers I have read, so when I bought this book after reading an interesting first chapter, I didn't expect to have any problems. While the book was interesting and I did enjoy the first third a lot, then the hero rolled around and kind of ruined it for me. Alexander was a bit cliche, but I could have lived with him if it wasn't for the new element he introduced to the book: an opportunity to write very graphic love scenes. Since this book and the LUNA line was billed as fantasy with light romance, I was not only dismayed but confused. Especially after reading the next two books in the LUNA line (which also have rather overdetailed love scenes), I think the publishers have mistargeted the science fiction/fantasy audience when they should be shooting for the romance audience, since that's where most of the emphasis is. I have no problem with some and more tastefully portrayed romance, but I just think LUNA should include more fantasy if that's what they're billing it as.Despite the obvious genre mix-up, I gave this book three stars because I did enjoy the novel and will reread it, but definitely skipping over the love scenes. If you've never read any Mercedes Lackey books, I personally recommend "The Arrows of the Queen" to start with, a wonderful series with adventure, heroes and heroines, and real light romance
4.0 out of 5 stars
I don't like Alexander,
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This review is from: The Fairy Godmother (Hardcover)
It started off strongly and at first I was enjoying the book with the same sort of enthusiasm I had enjoyed Arrows of the Queen some ten years ago. Then Alexander happened and I yelled at the book and contemplated tossing it across the room. From about page 200 to about page 275, I couldn't help but picture Donkey from Shrek and I found the whole experience very distracting.My husband told me that the book got better and every time I growled about Alexander, he reminded me, "But he's important to the story." Things fortunately did get better and I could enjoy the last third of the book although with not quite the same way as I had the first third. I am waiting now for zombiebooker to get back to me with an address. If I don't hear back in a day or two longer, I'll send the book onto Eskielover.
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