This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
A breathtaking reimagining of Cinderella, as told through the eyes of its iconic “evil” stepmother, revealing a propulsive love story about the lengths a mother will go to for her children
A widow twice-over, Etheldreda is now saddled with the care of her two children, a priggish stepdaughter, and a razor-taloned peregrine falcon. Her entire life has become a ruse, just like the manor hall they live grand and ornate on the exterior, but crumbling, brick by brick, inside. Fierce in the face of her misfortune, Ethel clings to her family’s respectability, the lifeboat that will float her daughters straight into the secure banks of marriage.
When a royal ball offers the chance to secure the future she desperately desires, Etheldreda must risk her secrets, pride, and limited resources in pursuit of an invitation for her daughters—only to see her hopes fulfilled by the wrong one. As an engagement to the heir of the kingdom unfolds with unnerving speed, she discovers a sordid secret hidden in the depths of the royal family, forcing her to choose between the security she’s sought for years and the wellbeing of the feckless stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn.
As if Bridgerton met Circe, and exhilarating to its core, Lady Tremaine reimagines the myth of the evil stepmother at the heart of the world’s most famous fairytale. It is a battle cry for a mother’s love for her daughters, and a celebration of women everywhere who make their own fortunes.
Published by: St. Martin’s Press
Expected Publication: March 6, 2026
Why I’m Waiting: Y’all know I’m a Disney person, so I got so excited when I saw this! And then at the end it mentions Bridgerton?! I know this is going to be one of my favorite books ever lol But this is terrible because now I’m going to want every single book from every single villain’s POV set in this universe. I know this probably won’t be a thing, but a girl can wish can’t she?
What about you? Have you heard about this book? Will you be waiting on this one too? Let me know in the comments!
Ooooh this sounds good! I just (finally) read Valentio’s “Evil Stepmother” book. The title is escaping me at the moment, but those books, too, also dive into villains’ back stories and how they may not be as bad as they seem, initially! Some of this storyline feels similar too so I am actually kind of curious to see how everything will be executed! Going to add this to my list as well! Great pick!
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