Heart of the Raven Prince: A Cinderella Retelling (Entangled with Fae)

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There were so many elements to this story that it nearly should have felt cramped or overwhelming, but it just worked. During a time where we’re used to aloof, oh-so-mysterious heroes with their hearts tucked behind brambles and thorns, it was such a relief to see the male protagonist of this story being vulnerable, suffering and being honest about this to the best of their ability to their loved ones.

I wish the characters had more time to really fall in love and get to know each other but other than that I loved it. The thing that I love about YA or NA fantasy romance is, because of the minimum focus on spice scenes, the characters have the chance to get to know each other through actions and conversation instead of sweaty physical activities. But when feelings emerge on both sides, she starts to wonder if there\'s more to their contrived courtship than either of them planned. The prince is a fae raven shifter and our main character Ember is the unfortunate half fae stepdaughter to a wicked creature her father decided to marry.

He was sweet, funny and caring, while also being really sensitive and vulnerable in a way not many male MCs are portrayed. I found this one whilst browsing kindle unlimited, I desperately wanted something a bit different to what I had been reading this recently and this really hit the spot.

He is way more than just a Prince and the way we get into depth with his character, his backstory and his issues made me love him even more. The chapters are alternative, written either from Ember's POV or Franco's and they both offer a chance to see things through different perspectives, making it easier to love Franco (even more than I already did! I will honestly say I didn't even subtilize when I went into this book with this phrase “ACOTAR meets Bridgerton in this standalone fairytale retelling of Cinderella“.I suppose I had a crush on them both for a time, but Evelyn was someone I think I could have been happy with.

Ember is half-fae and lives with her step-mother and two stepsisters after a bargain she made, which stated she will have to live and obey them until she turns 19.

If you like slow burn romance, fake engagements, and snarky fae royals, then you'll love this swoon-worthy story in the Entangled with Fae series.