Jim C. Hines

Danielle Whiteshore, aka Cinderella, reveals what really happens after the "happily ever after" as she, along with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, race against time to rescue her husband, Prince Armand, from the clutches of some of fantasyland's most nefarious villains. Original.

The Stepsister Scheme

Briar's Reviews

The Stepsister Scheme is a crazy, comical and thrilling take on fairy tale lore we've all heard before.

Fairy tales? Yeah, those things you read as a kid? Most of them are wrong! Those incorrect stories are being retold in a fantastical, adventure filled story that will leave you breathless!

Three of our favourite princesses, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, come together like Charlie's Angels to rescue Cinderella's husband - Prince Armand. Danielle, Cinderella, married Prince Armand and seemingly escaped from her brutal step sisters, but unfortunately she truly didn't. They kidnap Armand which causes Danielle to go on a quest. Talia, Sleeping Beauty, joins Danielle in this insane journey alongside Snow, otherwise known as Snow White. Talia and Snow's story are more intertwined with Danielle's than they are aware, as they battle Stacia and Charlotte, Danielle's wicked step sisters. 

Oh, and did I mention there's lots of magic and magical powers throughout? Because, no good fantasy lacks that magical element!

This book never slows down. It keeps the action and adventure moving constantly and barely gives you any time to breathe. There are so many fantasy creatures, pieces of lore and magical elements in this book that I almost needed an entire list to keep track of it all! I can see fantasy lovers devouring this book up, since it's just so good!

Prince Armand is the damsel in distress when the girls have to save him. There's barely any romance, but lots of fantasy and drama throughout. These girls kick butt and do it well! Throw in the comical takes on the fairy tale lore and the totally amusing funny puns and ingenious trickery, and you've got yourself one fun book! I'm really impressed with Jim C. Hines writing and I will one hundred percent need to get the remaining books in this series as soon as possible.

The cover is also ridiculously cool. If you're gonna judge a book by it's cover, judge this one. It's incredible to look at!

If you like books like the Cinder series but want a little more fun and a lot less romance, this book will be for you. It gave me the vibes Cinder gave me - fun, exciting, fast paced and packed tight with story. This is definitely an adult story, just be aware. There are lots of adult themes and sexual and snide comments throughout.

Five out of five stars! 
I am so glad I got lent this book because WOW-ZA!

Shereen Evans

I really enjoyed this read. It was nice that it was told after Cinderella got married. I do wish that a couple of the characters were developed a little better. The middle if the book was hard to stay focused on reading. There were a couple of parts that I felt dragged out for a while. This story did have 3 strong lead women and a story line that proved that if you have a bond with someone they will have your back no matter what.

Becky A

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Greg Park

The epic, action-packed story of what happened after the fairy tales. Once upon a time, a girl named Danielle (better known as Cinderella) escaped her evil stepmother, married a prince, and according to the stories, lived happily ever after. The stories lie. Danielle Whiteshore has no sooner moved into the palace when her stepsisters show up to kidnap her prince and steal him away to the realm of fairies. To save Prince Armand, Danielle needs more than the enchanted glass sword her mother left her. She needs the Queen’s secret protectors: the deadly warrior and assassin Talia (Sleeping Beauty) and the fun-loving, flirtatious witch known as Snow White. Plunged into a world of adventure and intrigue, Danielle must forge the trio into a team if they’re to rescue her prince and survive the machinations of a foe far deadlier than her stepsisters.