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A modern magical retelling of the classic Cinderella tale

After years of slaving beneath her step-mom's rule, Arnessa longs for something more.

She dreams of leaving her small town to attend a university where she can train to master her magic. Her stepmother denies this dream.

When all hope appears…

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1 author picked An Unexpected Brew as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Fairy tale retellings are another favorite of mine and I enjoyed this one as a light, frothy fun read. Part of the reason it worked well was Arnessa. She makes a great Cinderella by working hard and dreaming of more. Yes, there are definitely some family issues and a cute guy too. It doesn’t hurt that you can order a shot of luck at the magical coffee shop! If you need a pick-me-up during darker times, give this sweet read a chance!

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