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A review by yazthebookish
The Peasant's Dream by Melanie Dickerson
5.0
5 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Peasant’s Dream is a unique reversed retelling of the much beloved fairytale of Cinderella but the author creates an authentic story of her own that makes this book special and new.
• The writing is smooth and immersive. I was immediately immersed into the story that progressed on a very good pace without prolonging or dulling the scenes even if it consisted mostly of dialogue.
• The world-building was fitting for the book although it wasn’t as atmospheric, but I was able to create images for each scene.
• The plot was an unexpected treat for me since the author intricately weaves into the story other storylines without steering away from the central plot. When it comes to the action scenes it did a good job at gripping me while the sweet and romantic scenes were so endearing and swoon-worthy.
• The cast of characters were excellent! I grew fond and rooted for the two main characters Adela and Frederick from the very start since the author manages to establish both characters early on. The secondary characters were distinctive since each character played a role and contributed to the story.
• This book has one of the sweetest and purest love stories I’ve ever read about. The build up of the Romance was developed by using one of my least favorite tropes: insta-love but it did not feel... tacky? I think this is one of the books that used this trope in an effective way that convinces the reader that this indeed is a love story worth following. Adela and Frederick were such an appealing couple and their chemistry made the butterflies in my fly flutter until they almost bursted out chaotically.
• If you’re looking for a light read with a sweet romance and an engaging story them this is it!
The Peasant’s Dream is a unique reversed retelling of the much beloved fairytale of Cinderella but the author creates an authentic story of her own that makes this book special and new.
• The writing is smooth and immersive. I was immediately immersed into the story that progressed on a very good pace without prolonging or dulling the scenes even if it consisted mostly of dialogue.
• The world-building was fitting for the book although it wasn’t as atmospheric, but I was able to create images for each scene.
• The plot was an unexpected treat for me since the author intricately weaves into the story other storylines without steering away from the central plot. When it comes to the action scenes it did a good job at gripping me while the sweet and romantic scenes were so endearing and swoon-worthy.
• The cast of characters were excellent! I grew fond and rooted for the two main characters Adela and Frederick from the very start since the author manages to establish both characters early on. The secondary characters were distinctive since each character played a role and contributed to the story.
• This book has one of the sweetest and purest love stories I’ve ever read about. The build up of the Romance was developed by using one of my least favorite tropes: insta-love but it did not feel... tacky? I think this is one of the books that used this trope in an effective way that convinces the reader that this indeed is a love story worth following. Adela and Frederick were such an appealing couple and their chemistry made the butterflies in my fly flutter until they almost bursted out chaotically.
• If you’re looking for a light read with a sweet romance and an engaging story them this is it!