Glass Princess

This second entry was good, well technically fifth. I am really glad that the story picked up right after the events of Glass Kingdom. Lynn dives right into the effects of Cole's take over and what that means as Helena, Dell, Edmund, and the others left for safety. The constant threat of Stev's health and Quinn missing also fed into the intense situation. I'm so glad that Bela and Gaule were visited again. While I know this is a story about Madra, it was really interesting to see the after effects of Gaule and what the war had done to them. This is what is so good about interacting different story lines. It's a subtle way to show what the consequences of their previous actions. I really liked the way the story went though. All of the twists were interesting and the book moved very fast. This is another one that I just flew through, like all of its predecessors. The tone was the same, a little darker, as threats hung over the characters and the decisions they needed to make. I loved the ending for multiple reasons but I thought it was cleverly done.

These characters. I absolutely adore these characters. A dual point of view is offered again in this story and I'm so glad it is. This is definitely a story that needed both sides. Len is such a fierce character and I love her loyalty to her country. It was tough to see her turn a little hard but she never really lost herself. All of her pain was felt through the pages but I also liked how she was determined to go to whatever ends to protect her people and family. Dell is just everything. I loved his character and how no matter what he stands by Len's side. They both grew a lot in this book into the people I know they want to be and in the end they stand by each other. I'm glad that we were able to have more Etta and Alex... especially after the third book. They definitely are adorable and I love them so much. What I loved though is how Tyson called Etta's behavior out in the third book. I WAS DYING! But these are definitely fantastic leaders and their lands are definitely in good hands with them.

Overall, Glass Princess by M. Lynn was another fantastic addition to this series. It was a great way to tie up the retelling portion of the Cinderella story. The pacing was fantastic and I appreciated all of the twists that I didn't see coming. Each character had great development and I loved the path Len and Dell were on. If you enjoyed this series thus far, I would highly recommend continuing with this book. These retellings are definitely becoming one of my favorites

M. Lynn has a way of grabbing ahold of your heart and giving it a squeeze with the words in her stories. She also takes the classic tales and princesses I grew up with and turns them into young women with a purpose.

GLASS PRINCESS gives us the ending to Helena and Dell's story, which is inspired by Cinderella. When Cole takes over the throne, Helena finds herself in Bela with a character we're all familiar with: Etta. Here, she struggles with grasping the tragedy that happened back home. She must decide if she wants to reclaim the thrown and how she should go about it. But no matter what she chooses, Dell will remain at her side.

This series has so much raw emotion that you become invested in the characters and want what's best for them. It's a page turner that you won't want to put down. I absolutely love Dell, even though Edmund is still my favorite. I love how this duology connects to the Rapunzel retelling.


I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves the rise and fall of kingdoms, the makings of a badass princess fighting to reclaim her role as queen, and the magical properties of the characters and the story itself.