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Oh Emma Clifton, how wonderfully you write! I first discovered Ms. Clifton when reading Five Glass Slippers and was completely captivated, but also distraught at finding that Broken Glass ended in a cliff hanger. At first I thought it was just one of those endings where the authoress deliberately leave everything open (I suppose they're trying to be artistic, but these people just frustrate me) but no....oh happy day, Emma Clifton is not one of these authors. I was thrilled to find that she did indeed write a sequel, which was a relief because I absolutely, positively had to find out what happened to Darcy and Ophelia.
Ophelia, now called Madeline, in this book, is quite a poignant character. I think modern artists of all kinds (movie makers, authors) place too much stock in making characters smart, instead of making them good. Some people seem to think that if the character isn't smart, they aren't even worth thinking about. Madeline is NOT smart in your average kind of way, but she has a large, beautiful heart and an inventive if somewhat cockeyed way of looking at things. At the end she risks her life to set things right and she decides to love Darcy no matter what he looks like. Madeline is a wonderful and unique heroine!
And then there is Darcy, the reason I wanted a sequel! Despite the despicable things he did in Broken Glass (and even in this story Corroded Thorns) I really, really liked him. Ms Clifton did a brilliant job of making you like this character despite all obstacles. Darcy's clever somewhat hard edge balances so enchantingly with his soft side. Awww...I just love them. Emma please hug Darcy and Madeline for me, because I just want to hug and hug them! Nestor is darling too - I love the part where he dances with Madeline and where he attempts to help the couple at the end and interrupts the serious Darcy's romantic attempts.
And then there's plot. First connecting Cinderella with Beauty and the Beast was brilliant and then there is the kind of steampunk science fiction element. Making Darcy turn into a AUTOMATON is one of the most brilliant ideas I've ever seen in retold fairy tales. The whole twist with the wicked enchantress and the enslaved fairies was a fantastic addition, really raising the stakes for everyone and making what could have been a nice little closed door romance into a driving, political intrigue race. Darcy's resistance to Madeline make's more sense with this addition - in the Disney version, he really had little choice between Belle and being a grumpy beast locked up in his castle. That should have been a no brainer and you would have thought he would have been trying hard right off the bat. Darcy on the other hand has something to lose, something he has fought and (he thinks) suffered for to get. Will he chose the love of a beautiful girl...or the dark side? Well, you people know, this is beauty and the beast after all, which leads me to the super sweet end. I loved that the authoress didn't take this couple too seriously, they are way to human to do that and the impossible scenario they find themselves in on the last page doesn't make their happy ending any less satisfying - it merely turns out smile of satisfaction into a laugh.


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Corroded Thorns eBook Emma Clifton Reviews

As the sequel to BROKEN GLASS (found in the FIVE GLASS SLIPPERS anthology), I was so excited to read CORRODED THORNS to experience the rest of Darcy's story! And boy does it ever not disappoint!

I loved this book so much that I read it twice in one week. I have an occasional urge to do that with other books, but almost never follow through. But this time I just couldn't help myself! Fortunately it's a novella so I was able to read it in a sitting, and it's one of those perfect novellas that feels exactly the right size.

As a Beauty and the Beast retelling, I so enjoyed watching the plot unfold and picking out the similarities and twists. It's a favorite fairytale of mine, particularly that it shows how even really horrid characters can find redemption. I LOVE fairytale retellings, and this has to be one of my favorite versions of Beauty and the Beast! I simply adored it.

The plot behind the normal Beauty and the Beast part of the story was so awesome -- I loved that there was so much more going on under the surface than meets the eye and it TOTALLY made sense for the story; plus, fascinating fairy godmother politics! Isn't that just cool? It was all so interesting to read about!

It was a gorgeous world, the settings felt so alive and real and everything was extremely vivid in my mind, despite the relative shortness of the tale. I really felt like I was in that old dark castle on the lake! The touch of steampunkness was SO cool and original (steampunk Beauty and the Beast? Yes please!), and I don't usually notice this but I LOVED the magic in this story! It was just... I can't describe it but it was perfect and seamless and interesting. Just... really well done.

In the interests of being fair and looking at both sides... Complaints? Umm, it took me a moment to think of any. There's hardly anything wrong with this book! I did sometimes have a hard time visualizing exactly what the Beast looked like. I wished there had been a little more description on that, since my mental image kept changing. That being said, it was still an extremely awesome idea the way he was done!

At first as I started out, I was slightly disappointed that it didn't feel just like the first one, BROKEN GLASS, which was hilarious and mad-dash and there were so many characters running around making a mess and being fabulous. But that's only a partial complaint, because I quickly grew to love CORRODED THORNS just as much, despite its different feeling, and perhaps more because this one was much more straightforward of a plot, mostly following the one storyline, so I ended up more invested and just loved watching Darcy and Madeline's story unfolding!

So don't expect CORRODED THORNS to have exactly the same feel as BROKEN GLASS. This one is a little less whimsical and has a darker, more serious and epic feel to it (but there are still fabulous characters and some hilarious parts, never fear!). But I ended up loving that about it. They're just different stories but you can still feel that they're connected as well.

And now we get to the best part. The characters! I LOVED THEM.

-Madeline is such a sweet, insecure, mousey thing and I found myself really really liking her. She's so used to being a failure and yet she KEEPS TRYING and I love that about her. I can't even quite describe it but... Madeline's just so likeable. (Also tea and cucumber sandwiches.)
-Young Niles was an unexpected but splendid (and rather important) addition, the one servant who stayed behind for the Beast. Gaahh, I just adored him! He was such an original, cheerful, stubborn, friendly fellow and was just fabulous! Yes, yes and yes. His role in the story really surprised me and I thought it was so cool!
-Darcy... Ah, Darcy. What does one even say about him? DARCY. That is all. Despite his somewhat beastly tendencies, you still love him and it's just incredible watching his story-arc leading from BROKEN GLASS and progressing through this one. It was amazing to read about, quite believable, awesome, and extremely well done. DARCY IS MY FAVORITE. I just loved loved loved reading this story about him! Especially his snark. So much fun.

Darcy, Niles, and Madeline make for a splendid main cast. Their interactions are just the best! The humor, the gems of hilarious lines... I loved it all! The other characters were interesting as well. Basically look forward to a great cast of characters in this book.

The ending. THE ENDING! There was one of those moments near the end where I suddenly stopped reading and went oh no -- it's about to be over -- I don't want it to END!! But then it stayed just the right extra amount of time to wrap up the things I wanted addressed and it felt... I don't know... like a reward and it was just PERFECT! AAAHH. I loved it so much! Also, the glimpse of some characters from the first at the end totally made the book!! It made me so very very happy!

And not to give anything away, but this book contains my favorite proposal scene EVER. Yes, it was that good. <3

Gaahh, how can I say enough wonderful things about this wonderful book? I feel like I'm falling woefully short! For such a small tale, it was packed to bursting with fabulousness. There was much incoherent squealing and babbling about its awesomeness on my part after finishing it. EEEK! <3 And then I had to reread it only a few days later because I couldn't help myself -- I had to enjoy its loveliness again!

Basically it was glorious, epic, funny and full of characters I loved a ton, plus a setting I was completely immersed in (I want to live there!), and of course Beauty and the Beast! What more can you want?

I adore it and love it to bits and it just made me indescribably happy!

(I received an e-copy of this book from the author in return from my honest review; I was not required to be positive; these opinions are entirely my own.)
What a waste of time and money. Characters were horrible, plot was rushed and poorly executed. I imagined (CP30 from Star Wars) as the beast, awkward.
Emma Clifton is a very talented young writer. She knows how to engage the reader immediately allowing the reader to visualize in great detail what's happening. I look forward to more stories from Emma!
Very good follow-up story to the first that was published in Rooglewood Press' anthology, Five Glass Slippers. I really enjoyed it!
I greatly enjoyed "Broken Glass", the prequel to this story. And I was delighted to find in the epilogue that Darcy's story would be continued and he would be redeemed. I enjoyed both books greatly and feel satisfied.
What's not to like about fairy godmothers and sprites and cursed automotons? I found the plot very intriguing and enjoyable. I only wish the story had been a full length novel so that we could have dived more deeply into Darcy's transformation from despicable villain to romantic hero!! And such a beautiful cover!
At last, the sequel to "Broken Glass" from Five Glass Slippers!

Readers will delight in the further adventures of eeevil Prince Darcy and the disgraced fairy-godmother, Ophelia, as they clash once again in this novella-length retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Emma Clifton's lively writing style and amusing characters carry the story to its exciting conclusion. This is a quick, light read intended for lovers of imaginative fairy-tale retellings. Clean, no swearing, some violence, plenty of magic, and touches of sweet romance.
Oh Emma Clifton, how wonderfully you write! I first discovered Ms. Clifton when reading Five Glass Slippers and was completely captivated, but also distraught at finding that Broken Glass ended in a cliff hanger. At first I thought it was just one of those endings where the authoress deliberately leave everything open (I suppose they're trying to be artistic, but these people just frustrate me) but no....oh happy day, Emma Clifton is not one of these authors. I was thrilled to find that she did indeed write a sequel, which was a relief because I absolutely, positively had to find out what happened to Darcy and Ophelia.
Ophelia, now called Madeline, in this book, is quite a poignant character. I think modern artists of all kinds (movie makers, authors) place too much stock in making characters smart, instead of making them good. Some people seem to think that if the character isn't smart, they aren't even worth thinking about. Madeline is NOT smart in your average kind of way, but she has a large, beautiful heart and an inventive if somewhat cockeyed way of looking at things. At the end she risks her life to set things right and she decides to love Darcy no matter what he looks like. Madeline is a wonderful and unique heroine!
And then there is Darcy, the reason I wanted a sequel! Despite the despicable things he did in Broken Glass (and even in this story Corroded Thorns) I really, really liked him. Ms Clifton did a brilliant job of making you like this character despite all obstacles. Darcy's clever somewhat hard edge balances so enchantingly with his soft side. Awww...I just love them. Emma please hug Darcy and Madeline for me, because I just want to hug and hug them! Nestor is darling too - I love the part where he dances with Madeline and where he attempts to help the couple at the end and interrupts the serious Darcy's romantic attempts.
And then there's plot. First connecting Cinderella with Beauty and the Beast was brilliant and then there is the kind of steampunk science fiction element. Making Darcy turn into a AUTOMATON is one of the most brilliant ideas I've ever seen in retold fairy tales. The whole twist with the wicked enchantress and the enslaved fairies was a fantastic addition, really raising the stakes for everyone and making what could have been a nice little closed door romance into a driving, political intrigue race. Darcy's resistance to Madeline make's more sense with this addition - in the Disney version, he really had little choice between Belle and being a grumpy beast locked up in his castle. That should have been a no brainer and you would have thought he would have been trying hard right off the bat. Darcy on the other hand has something to lose, something he has fought and (he thinks) suffered for to get. Will he chose the love of a beautiful girl...or the dark side? Well, you people know, this is beauty and the beast after all, which leads me to the super sweet end. I loved that the authoress didn't take this couple too seriously, they are way to human to do that and the impossible scenario they find themselves in on the last page doesn't make their happy ending any less satisfying - it merely turns out smile of satisfaction into a laugh.