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Ash


By Malinda Lo

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Cinderella retold 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, as they are said to do. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted. ... more

About Author

Malinda Lo was born in China and moved to the United States as a child. She grew up in Colorado and has since lived in Boston, New York, London, Beijing, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. She is the former managing editor of AfterEllen.com, the largest entertainment news website for lesbians and bisexual women. In 2006, Malinda was awarded the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for Excellence in LGBT Journalism by the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and has master's degrees from Harvard and Stanford universities. ... more

Speak Up: Reviews

Critical Praise

Ash brilliantly recreates the story of Cinderella in an elaborate world where nothing is simply predictable. This is a 2009 debut that you will not want to miss. 10 out of 10.
-Kristin, 19

Everything was realistic, even though it was a fantasy. It's the kind of book I wish there were more of in the world - powerful and artfully written. It was a Cinderella retelling but not obviously - it had a wonderful twist, and I can honestly say I love this book a ridiculous amount, and will be recommending it to all of my friends.
-Margaret, 16

Ash is a wonderful novel! Full of adventure, interesting plot twists, and love in the most unexpected of places, this book will definitely keep its reader on their toes. Every chapter will be devoured with new vigor and love for this magical world. Great story!
-Alexandra, 15

In Ash, Lo creates a fantasy world filled with innocence, magic, and love. It's a book you won't ever want to put down. Lo weaves a tale with the basic underlying plot of Cinderella but she puts her own spin on it. You think you know how it will turn out, because everyone knows the original story, but this one sneaks up on you and you don't even realize it. Definitely glad to add this one to my library, a book I will read many times over.
-Emilee, 16

Little Brown and Company
Category:
JUVENILE FICTION, ROMANCE
Format:
HARDCOVER BOOK
Subformat:
YOUNG ADULT
Publish Date:
9/1/2009
US/Can Price:
$16.99/$19.99
ISBN:
9780316040099
Pages:
272
Size:
5-1/2" x 8-1/4"

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