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Ash
Ash | Malinda Lo
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. The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Though their friendship is as delicate as a new bloom, it reawakens Ash's capacity for love-and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love. Entrancing, empowering, and romantic, Ash is about the connection between life and love, and solitude and death, where transformation can come from even the deepest grief.
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RavenclawPrincess913
Ash | Malinda Lo
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TheBookHippie What a pretty cover. 1w
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Darklunarose
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Bailedbailed

I got a good few chapters in but just couldn‘t get into the story. Might pick this up another time down the track.

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Darklunarose
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Going to dive into this book this afternoon

Sace Beautiful cover! 1mo
Captivatedbybooks OMGGGG i need a cow like that 1mo
Darklunarose @Captivatedbybooks I got this fellow from Big W a few Xmas times go. Highland cows are the cutest! 1mo
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Coffeymuse
Ash | Malinda Lo
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This is a Cinderella retelling and it's so good!

#aboutabook
@alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@eggs

Eggs Awesome 👏🏻 3mo
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AroundTheBookWorld
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Then they took the last step together, and when she kissed her, her mouth as warm as summer, the taste of her sweet and clear, she knew, at last, that she was home.
#Ash #MalindaLo #lastline #closingline #book #books #booklist #booklust #bookloot #booklove #booklover #booklovers #bookloversunite #bookz #bookzesty #bookzilla #bookzone #bookxcess #bookcase #Fantasy #YoungAdult #LGBT #Romance #Queer #Retellings #Fiction #FairyTales #Lesbian 💕💕💕💕

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AroundTheBookWorld
Ash | Malinda Lo
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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, re-reading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away, as they are said to do.
#Ash #MalindaLo #book #books #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookvsfilm #Fantasy #YoungAdult #LGBT #Queer #Lesbian #Romance #Fiction #Retellings #FairyTales 🏳️‍🌈

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AroundTheBookWorld
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VioletMoonBooks
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Aisling‘s mother died at midsummer. She had fallen sick so suddenly that some of the villagers wondered if fairies had come and taken her, for she was still young and beautiful.
#Ash #MalindaLo #firstline #openingline #book #books #booklist #booklust #booklove #booklover #booklovers #bookloversunite #bookz #bookzesty #bookzilla #bookzine #bookzone #bookxcess #Fantasy #YoungAdult #LGBT #Romance #Fiction #Queer #Retellings #FairyTales #Lesbian 💗💗

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PuddleJumper
Ash | Malinda Lo
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A fun retelling of Cinderella

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Ast_Arslan
Ash | Malinda Lo
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New arrivals today!
Can't wait to read them all ❤️

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RavenclawPrincess913
Ash | Malinda Lo

Favorite Cinderella retelling?

Ash by Malinda Lo

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RavenclawPrincess913
Ash | Malinda Lo
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BookBr
Ash | Malinda Lo
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A Cinderella retelling that‘s sharp and beautiful; an exploration of grief & how it drives us; a search for happiness in a complicated world. Aisling is everything you want in a heroine — smart, brave and willing to sacrifice for what she wants, but more for what she needs. The romance between her and Kaisa is lovely and sweet. There‘s a richness of folklore running through the narrative that gives the story so much depth. All of the stars!

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RavenclawPrincess913
Ash | Malinda Lo

What's your favorite lgbt book/retelling? Need some recommendations preferably girl × girl love. I'm bi.
I love Ash by Malinda Lo, Huntress by Malinda Lo, Annie on my Mind, Keeping you a secret

5feet.of.fury Queer/lesbian adults and teen MC represented, Greek inspired fantasy. Book 2 is out later this month. 2y
RavenclawPrincess913 @5feet.of.fury thanks 2y
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RavenclawPrincess913
Ash | Malinda Lo
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One my favorites

Lgbt fairytale retelling

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VioletMoonBooks
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Then they took the last step together, and when she kissed her, her mouth as warm as summer,the taste of her sweet and clear, she knew, at last, that she was home.
#Ash #MalindaLo #lastline #closingline #book #books #booklist #booklust #booklove #booklover #booklovers #bookloversunite #bookz #bookzesty #bookzilla #bookzine #bookzone #bookxcess #bookcollection #bookcollector #bookcase #bookcases #Fantasy #YoungAdult #LGBT #Romance #Fiction 💝💝💝💝

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DinoMom
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Christmas cat cuddles and starting a new read.

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WanderingBookaneer
Ash | Malinda Lo
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From the author‘s Instagram.

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Zoe-h
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Mehso-so

Honestly, this one was between a so-so and a pick. I think I just mentally hyped it up to much and it didn‘t live up to my expectations. The story felt fast paced at times and I didn‘t always know what was going on. 3.5⭐️. I thought this bookmark was ironic for the Cinderella retelling this book was.

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ShelleyBooksie
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Very interesting take on a Cinderella retelling. I enjoyed this but felt it was missing the steam factor.

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KimberlyJuracich
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Mehso-so

Okay so this book was okay. My issue with it is that I felt when they through in a same sex relationship it was an organic thing. Like it was to check a box. It was completely left field to me. I have no problem with it being in there and by the end of the book I was rooting for them but I feel like it was a split decision to check a box.

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AshleyHoss820
Ash | Malinda Lo
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A universe where all sexual identities are normalized. A retelling of Cinderella. Magical realism. That‘s why this book gets a pick from me. My only complaint is that I wish the relationship with Sidhean was more fleshed out. There was no push-pull between the three main characters, so that aspect of the story felt like a non-issue when it should have been more important or intriguing, I guess. Still, bravo for the stellar representation!

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Auntynanny
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Pickpick

I've been meaning to read this book since it first came out ten years ago. I'm so happy that I finally did! It was a wonderful retelling of the Cinderella story.

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Then they took the last step together, and when she kissed her, her mouth as warm as summer, the taste of her sweet and clear, she knew, at last, that she was home.
#Ash #MalindaLo #funko #funkopop #popvinyl #EmmaSwan #KillianJones #CaptainHook #CaptainSwan #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookvsfilm #bookvsmovie #bookbag #bookbags #bookbinding #bookbeau #bookblog #bookblogger #Fantasy #YoungAdult #LGBT #Romance 💓💓💓💓💓

KathyWheeler That is a great line! 5y
phantomx Have you tried Malinda Lo's other books? 5y
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nycnorma
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Pickpick

A sweet and engaging book, not exactly what I expected, but a satisfying retelling of Cinderalla. #youngadult

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NeamhainHughes
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Pickpick

Holy heck so good. The beautiful weaving in of Irish mythology, the fairy tale retelling, it was beautiful and magical. I especially appreciated that queer relationships were *normalised* instead of agonised over or socially despised/ignored. 10/10

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NeamhainHughes
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Soooo excited I finally have a copy of this book!

nycnorma I've been on the wait list for this book at my library for nearly a month. 🙄 6y
NeamhainHughes Aww boo! I hope you get a hold of it soon! 6y
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Literaturenut
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Literaturenut
Ash | Malinda Lo
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A book with breakfast this morning because I have #passedthepointofnoreturn; I have to finish the book.

Tianarose We have the same plates. Waffles look amazing too! 6y
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Literaturenut
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Today‘s #literarylunchbreak is Ash and my home baked Salted Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

dalma_st_paul Thank you for the post. It's such a uniquely original, and heartbreaking/warming tale created out of one of the oldest stories of the world! It's definitely in the favorite pile😍 (and the cookie looks delicious) 6y
esurient Aaahh, I want the cookie. 🍪 6y
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Literaturenut
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Starting out the #24in48 challenge with this dedication in Ash #bookandtea

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Elma
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Bailedbailed

This was supposed to be my #fairytaleretelling for #booked2019, but I got 20 pages in and couldn't get past the terrible writing. Which is sad because I wanted to love this story. Guess I'll move on to my backup; The Wrath & The Dawn.

MidnightBookGirl Yeah, this one was a bit of a slow read. 6y
Susannah Oh, bummer. I‘ve heard such good things about this book. (edited) 6y
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Literaturenut Oh man, this is my fairy tale retelling too. And I‘ve been so excited to read it because I picked it up two years ago at Powell‘s when I was on vacation and it‘s been on my TBR for quite a while. 6y
hissingpotatoes Oh no, I'm sad this didn't work for you! I loved it, myself. 6y
Jee_HookedOnBookz I love how you have a back up 👍🏼😊 6y
Cinfhen It took me 4 tries...Hope next book is better 🤞🏼 6y
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MirrorMask
Ash | Malinda Lo
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“With her heart hammering in her throat, Ash asked, ‘Will you do me the honor of dancing with me?‘ She looked up at Kaisa, and the huntress‘ look of bewilderment was changing, slowly, to a small, tentative smile. It steadied Ash, and she extended her hand across the distance. Kaisa came down the steps, took her hand, and said, ‘Yes.”

Wonderful retelling of Cinderella!

Prompt 14: LGBTQ+ Relationship #SFFTBRChallenge @DuckOfDoom

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WanderingBookaneer
Ash | Malinda Lo
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When the author responds to a comment!

Birdsong28 Love it when that happens. Sarah Morgan is always good at responding so is Isabelle Broom 📚📖 6y
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Clare-Dragonfly
Ash | Malinda Lo
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1. Ash – a lesbian retelling of Cinderella
2. Aliette de Bodard
3. Alphas – a short-lived superpower show on Syfy
4. Apples

#ManicMonday

JoScho Thanks for playing 🧡 6y
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Coffeymuse
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Finished reading 400+ pages of King yesterday and going to try to get this read today.

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Blair_Reads
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Ok. Now I can start this book 😁 My friend lent me her signed copy and I knew I would be around water, food, general mess this weekend so I didn‘t dare mess up her book 😉 I think this will be a great book to start my week!

Sace You're reading buddy is a doll! 6y
tammysue Aww cute 😍🐾 6y
WanderingBookaneer This is so good! 6y
JoScho That adorable little pup ❤️ 6y
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Blair_Reads
Ash | Malinda Lo
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So. Excited.

Soubhiville Oh! I‘ll be watching to see if you like it!!! 6y
BiblioNyan I loved it so much. Hope you do too. 6y
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VioletMoonBooks
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Then they took the last step together, and when she kissed her, her mouth as warm as summer, the taste of her sweet and clear, she knew, at last, that she was home. 🏳️‍🌈 #Ash #MalindaLo #lastline #closingline #book #books #pride #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookbag #bookbinding #bookblog #bookblogger #bookbeau #booknerd #booknerds #booknerdsunite #booknerdy #booknook #booknation #nerd #nerds #nerdy #bookmark #bookmarks #bookmarket #bookmoment 💝💝💝💝

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Wannabe_Quijote
Ash | Malinda Lo
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hissingpotatoes
Ash | Malinda Lo
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Late, but oh well!
1. Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood (maybe more a legend)
2. Ash (Malinda Lo), Ella Enchanted (Gail Carson Levine), Lunar Chronicles (Marissa Meyer)
3. Haven't watched any
4. Rise of the Guardians, Beauty and the Beast (animated), Ever After
5. Maleficent

#magicalmonday @Seekingtardis

Seekingtardis I forgot about Ella Enchanted! I love that book and the movie!! 😍😍 7y
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Wannabe_Quijote
Ash | Malinda Lo
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