Praise
I absolutely adored this book! The Glass Dagger is the first adventure fantasy book in The Kingdom of Assassins Chronicles series. This was a retelling unlike one I’ve read before and it was amazing! There were enchanted potions, poisons, combat scenes and so much more!
In this story Cinderella is an assassin and is on assignment to protect the prince. I was immediately captivated by this book’s story and I loved the depth and diversity of the characters. There was such a beautiful balance between the adventure aspects of the books and the dark and emotional elements. I really can’t say enough good things about this one.
This is a dark fairytale adaptation you won’t want to miss!
“You’ve never needed anyone to tell you what to do, or who to be. You’ve always been strong enough to do that on your own, El. You just need to believe it too.”
The Glass Dagger by Kelsey Robinson was a fun read, and it will take me a day or two to process that ending. A suspenseful and action filled story carried by Robinsons eloquent and descriptive writing style. This is not a happy-go-lucky story and please be sure to check for trigger warnings before beginning the book.
I loved reading the glass dagger and giggling at the subtle references like, oh the assassin named Siren must be based off the little mermaid. In fact, almost every Disney princess is now a vicious killer. I enjoyed every minute of it. The plot progressed smoothly and I felt like there was never a dull moment. Now I will say it was a bit dark at certain moments.
The main character Ella was well thought out and I’m glad she had character development because at one point I could not stand her (sorry). Ella’s stepsister Drea had to be my favorite, she was thoughtful but had depth and dimension and I wish I could read the story of what happened to her. Finally, the love interests. This is not a romance novel, there is barely any romance written and the most we get is maybe a single kiss. I really like how the author choose to focus more on character development and self growth over which boy should Ella fall in love with. Pretty much, there were pretty boys but they were not needed. Appreciated, but not needed.
A super unique take on the classic story! Well written and a fun read! I will say that I am now upset that I must wait for the sequel to be written. I cannot wait to continue reading Ella’s journey.
Thank you so much to the author for letting me voluntarily read and review a copy of this title! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Glass Dagger by Kelsey L. Robinson was a masterfully crafted adventure novel. I had a fantastic time following Ella’s story, and I was on the edge of my seat as she uncovered the truth behind her training and as she struggled to find her purpose within the world. As I mentioned earlier, Ella is the main protagonist of the series, and the story follows her through a magical world full of lies and deceit. The Glass Dagger was well paced and well written. This book is for the people who wish they could escape reality and live a life similar to Ella’s, with the power to do whatever you choose. I definitely look forward to following Ella’s story unfold in her future adventures and quests. This book is not one to snooze on and I recommend it to everyone within the genre.