Pumpkins And Proms: A Fantasy Fairy Tale Academy Retelling Of Cinderella

· Grimm Academy Series Book 3 · Drowlgon Press
4.6
33 reviews
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166
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Enter the world of Grimm Academy, a fantasy academy where fairy tale characters go to escape their prophecies. Uncover the magic in this retelling of Cinderella.


Cinderella is determined to be her own fairy godmother.


Sent to Grimm Academy by her jealous step-mother, Ella is determined to make the most of the opportunity. 


With her friends by her side, and her dress-making lessons with Rapunzel progressing well, she's starting to think she can avoid her prophecy after all. But when her dress is ruined the night before a masked ball, she has to face the truth. 


Can she stop her prophecy by midnight? 


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Pumpkins And Proms is part of the Grimm Academy fantasy fairy tale romance series and is a standalone retelling of Cinderella. It includes a fairy tale heroine determined to save herself and a sweet m/f romance. 


If you enjoy fairy tale retellings, fantasy academy settings, friendship, prophecies, strong heroines, and sweet romance, start the Grimm Academy series!


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Pumpkins And Proms is part of the Grimm Academy and is a retelling of Cinderella. It includes a sweet m/f romance and can be read as a standalone. 



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Ratings and reviews

4.6
33 reviews
Suzanne Withers
May 19, 2023
I loved reading this excellent and different version of Cinderella. There are plenty of twists and turns as the story develops between Ella and Florian. A great addition to a fantastic series. This is my honest opinion.
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Andra Kai Shaw
June 17, 2020
Pumpkins and proms is another successful retelling of a very traditional fairytale. Laura Greenwood weaves a modern tale using classic characters. In this book, Ella is whom some of us will know to be Cinderella. Her step-mother is still an evil and a mean human being who does not want good things for her. The evil step-mom easily manipulates her father, but Ella loves him dearly. He loves her too and perhaps agrees with his wife to send Ella to Grim Academy to get some space between them. Maybe he is trying to protect her. Time will tell. Because Ella loves her Dad, she goes to Grim Academy as he requests. She meets a group of young ladies who, like her, are fairytale characters. These female characters are strong and lovable. They spend their time at Grim Academy to get away from fulfilling the prophecies over their lives. That is a unique twist to these stories. Drama is prevalent, as is a little craziness and humor. Romance is, of course, part of the storyline too. Pumpkins and Prom is a page-turner and an easy read young adult novel. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a
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Emily Pennington
June 16, 2020
Ella heard her father and step-mother arguing about sending her away to an academy for her education or she won’t make a good marriage. In actuality, her step-mother hates her and wants her to leave. That suits Ella fine, though. Her step-sisters are cruel and want nothing to do with her. Perhaps she will find girls her own age at the academy. So her father tells her she will be going to Grimm Academy by the end of the week. He gives her a lovely watch on a chain as a parting gift, and reminds her to remember the prophecy and be careful. The dance instructor brought in a new group of boys to partner with them, but they were wrestlers and archers, thinking sports was the only thing that mattered. Ella was paired with Florian, captain of the wrestling team. Yet he was surprisingly good at dancing! She told him so and he said he had 12 female cousins who liked to practice dancing with him. She really enjoyed their dancing, but was upset when he bowed then walked back to his friends without comment! When the May Day celebration arrives, Ella can’t find Marigold who was to be her partner in the Hunt. But her sewing teacher leads Florian to her and says he needs a partner! She is delighted, and the two of them find the flag in the woods first, to become the King and Queen of May. The entire day is wonderful, although she wishes he would flirt and be more interested in her. When Ella thinks she is seeing the signs of her prophesy showing up, she is grateful her friends are helping her get through the challenges that are now appearing. She’s not exactly sure how to stop it, just knows it includes a pumpkin, losing her shoes, mice, a ruined dress, and a kiss from her true love. Hmmm, who could that be? This is a very well-written and excellent Cinderella retelling. I loved Ella, a somewhat insecure young lady who still takes an active and eager part in whatever comes her way. Her Prince Charming is wonderful in all the right ways. The story kept many things from the original fairy tale, yet they were used in a slightly different manner that made the whole thing delightful! Grab your copy and see what kind of a future is coming her way. Will the prophecy be stopped, or woven into something beautiful?
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