Synopses & Reviews
The haunting, romantic lesbian retelling of Cinderella and modern queer classic by award-winning author Malinda Lo — now with an introduction by Holly Black, a letter from the author, a Q&A, and more!
In the wake of her father’s death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted.
The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King’s Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Their friendship, as delicate as a new bloom, reawakens Ash’s capacity for love — and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love.
Entrancing and empowering, Ash beautifully unfolds the connections between life and love, and solitude and death, where transformation can come from even the deepest grief.
Review
"This lyrically retold Cinderella tale is not just a beautifully updated fable, but an ode to the transformative power of love." Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series
Review
"Cinderella, gorgeously reimagined, captivating and winsome. After you've fallen into the storytelling world of Malinda Lo, the truth of love will transcend the romantic ideal of fairy tales." Julie Anne Peters, author of Keeping You a Secret and National Book Award Finalist Luna
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"A rich and darkly moving tale I couldn't put down." Meg Cabot, bestselling author of The Princess Diaries series
About the Author
Malinda Lo is the author of several young adult novels, including Ash, a retelling of the Cinderella story with a lesbian twist, which was a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, the Andre Norton Award for YA Fantasy and Science Fiction, and the Lambda Literary Award. Before she became a novelist, she was an economics major, an editorial assistant, a graduate student, and an entertainment reporter. She lives in Northern California with her partner and their dog. Malinda invites you to visit her at http://www.malindalo.com.