The beloved fantasy author turns traditional fairy tales on their heads with this new tale. "Putting a fresh face to a well-loved fairytale is not an easy task, but it is one that seems effortless to the prolific Lackey."--"Publishers Weekly."
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– Customer review on 27/01/2007
She was to be Cinderella but her prince was just a tad too young for her. What is she to do with all this magical Tradition hanging around her. So she takes up the job of Fairygodmother. One of her tasks is to test young Knights for basic virtues so they didn't get themselves killed in their Trials. Feeling a little perverse she changes on of the princes into a ass. It is a lovely story and a great read.
In a world that is controlled by a magical force called Tradition, which forces people to lead a life reflected by fairy tales. Elena is a doomed Cinderalla, but her "handsome prince" is merely a child. She trys to take her destiny in her own hands, when her Fairy Godmother swoops down, and tells her Elena has the makings of the next Fairy Godmother of the kingdom (least one of five hundred), she really has no choice but to go with her. Elena is trained, and encoutners many magical creatures along the way. She enforces justice without mercy, on all the creatures under her authority,even on handsome but arogant princes called Alexander. This a wonderful story of magic, love, and taking your destiny into your own hands.
Totally breathtakingly magical. You don't have to be a little girl to enjoy this fantasy. It's one for all ages. Lose yourself in a world of magic and splendor for a while and enjoy....This one is a keeper. Simply STUNNING! Wouldn't go past it!
A fantastic tale! One of the few books that, when I finished it, I returned to the start and read it through again, I just didn't want to leave Elena's world. Lackey has surpassed herself with this new concept using old fairy tales and giving them a quirky purpose and reason for their existence. As well as magic and intrigue there is a bit of earthy romance which I also enjoyed. Buy this book, you'll never stop reading it!
The fairy god mother: a tale of the five hundred
I loved this book. I thought that it was well thought of and well written. It really does bring back the old classics with a new twist. I think that many people will enjoy and also love this book just as much as I have. Five out of five stars for this book.
The powerful force of tradition intended Elena to be a Cinderella, except that her prince was only eleven when Elena turned twenty-one. When her evil stepmother decides to try other lands for fortune, Elena is abandoned and forced to come up with a future of her own. She decides to become a servant--and at least get paid for working for others. Instead, a Fairy Godmother takes her on as an apprentice. The magical potential that has built up in her through the frustrated tradition gives her huge magical powers. Which she'll need, because tradition forces the inhabitants of her kingdoms into preset ways--some of which are positive and nice, but others of which are quite dark and evil. Elena, even aided by brownies and unicorns, has a lot to do.
When Prince Alexander behaves rudely to what he thinks is an old woman but is really Elena in test mode, she turns him into a donkey and brings him home to reform him. Which is fine as long as Alexander stays a donkey, but when he turns back into a man, attraction sizzles, which is a problem. Tradition doesn't hold with Fairy Godmothers having lovers, at least not lovers who don't betray them. And Elena is determined not to follow that tradition.
Author Mercedes Lackey melds together a number of fairy tale traditions to create a compelling story of fairie, magic, and romance. Elena is a strong character, who, as her brownies point out, would be wasted in the largely decorative role of princess. Alexander starts out something of a jerk, but manages to redeem himself through hard work and serious thought. A strong action sequence closes out the story answering readers who wonder whether Elena and Alexander will be able to create a new tradition where they can explore the strong attraction between them.
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