Until Midnight: A Dystopian Fairy Tale

The Crimson Fold, Volume 1

By: Erin Bedford

Narrated by: Melissa Moran

The Hunger Games meets Cinderella. This fairy tale has no happy endings - only dark beginnings. They call them the Crimson Fold. High up in their castle they look down on my little world and wield a silent control. That is, until the invitations are sent out. I never dreamed I'd be selected. They tell me it's a privilege. I should be honored.

But the fear in their eyes doesn't lie. If I refuse to go, my family will be shunned. If I go, my life and my body will no longer be mine. It'll be theirs. At midnight it will be over. At midnight, I'll be his.

©2017, 2018 Erin Bedford (P)2018 Erin Bedford

Great start

This is a dystopian fairy tale based off of Cinderella. I really enjoyed the fact that the lead character Clarabelle aka Clara refuses to be like other girls. She refuses to back down from a challenge once it is in place and by keeping true to herself she has caught the eye of someone very powerful. I can not wait to see what is in store for the next book in this series! The narrator does a wonderful job with all the characters

A different take on Cinderella

Its the basic Cinderella story with a little difference. A selection process like the Hunger Games only its not fight for your life. The characters...Clara, Marsha, Patrick, Asher and Violet...are very well written. Each year some of the populace are invited to the Crimson Tide castle. It is not to be refused. Threats are made and secrets revealed. Find out what is going on by reading/listening to the book. The narrator did a wonderful job at bringing all the characters to life. I would definitely listen to this book again. Can't wait for the rest. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

good for a short listen

I enjoyed this book. it was well written and I liked that the heroin questioned her world. it was too short for my liking and left me wanting more. I was given this audiobook for unbiased review.

Had me hooked!

They're not kidding when they say it's like Cinderella and Hunger Games mixed into one. I'd add another book it reminded me of, but I feel like it might be a spoiler.
Asher reminds me of Cinna (sp? Haven't read it in forever) and Marsha reminds me Peeta xD even though there are similarities, they're completely different and I'm definitely going to read the second novel once I can!
It had me so hooked, I started listening before I went to bed @11pm...it's currently 3am and I have no regrets! :)

A Dark Beauty Pageant

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

This book is truly an enjoyable dark fairytale with princes and princesses, good and evil, and the right amount of the paranormal. The storyline is easy to follow and entertaining and I truly enjoyed the narrator's rendition. Clara (bella) is a sweet and a little naive girl but with a strong will and character that allows her to overcome a not always pleasant situation. I found that the vampires are also lovable for the most part and the opulence of the "castle" and the gowns it's very girls dream.
I was a little taken aback by the abrupt ending however. I can understand the intention of creating a sequel, but somehow the conclusion to this book seemed a little unpolished and not suspenseful enough. It is definitely a series you will want to read in its entirety to truly enjoy it.