Cinder House

Freya Marske
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Cinder House

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6/16/2026
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There are many takes on classic fairy tales.  This time, it’s Cinderella, and Ella is a ghost haunting a house.  Despite being another retelling, I was blown away by the complexity.  It was smart, funny at times, and quite intense.  This is another nominee for the 2026 Hugo Novella.  I think it deserves the nomination just for making the trope feel fresh and exciting.  

Come visit my blog for the full review…

https://itstartedwiththehugos.blogspot.com/2026/06/cinder-house.html