Review: Once Upon A Pumpkin (The Galamere Chronicles) by Gabrielle Landi

About the Book
A missing duchess, a stable boy, and a magical ball.

Years ago, Dietrich failed to prevent the disappearance of the Duke’s daughter, and the guilt has eaten at him ever since. His persistent searching has finally paid off, but now that he's found the missing girl, he doesn't know what to do. The obvious answer is to tell her father, but her plea to let her stay hidden leaves him torn between his duty to the Duke and the need to protect the girl he can't stop thinking about.

Trading in her apron for a ball gown is a terrifying prospect for Ella, but if it gives her the chance to leave her step family and find a family that truly loves her, she'll try. As Dietrich teaches her how to be a duchess, her feelings for him develop into something that hardly seems appropriate for a duchess and her father's stable master, leaving her wondering if rejoining the nobility is what she truly wants.

Can love transcend the limits they’ve imposed, or will Dietrich and Ella allow duty to reign supreme?

Once Upon A Pumpkin is a Cinderella fairytale retelling and the third book in the Galamere Chronicles. Each standalone book is a retelling of a beloved story or fairy tale, with the swoon-worthy sweet romance of a Hallmark movie, the wholesome and heartwarming feeling of cozy fantasy, and the comfort of a found family of friends, with a sprinkling of danger and a dash of magic. Perfect for fans of Sarah Beran and Allison Tebo.

Amazon / Goodreads / Author Website

MY THOUGHTS

This was a really cute and cozy Cinderella retelling. Cinderella has always been my favorite fairytale, so I loved seeing all the nods to it. I wished there had been a few more, but I still enjoyed it very much.

I love this group of friends. They might not always agree on everything, but they’re so supportive of one another.

I really liked Dietrich. It took me a little while to warm up to Ella, but I ended up liking her too.

I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll be vague, but I really appreciated the fact that something wasn’t drawn out. It was revealed and addressed quickly.

If you’re a fan of sweet fairytale retellings, I think you’ll really enjoy this story. While it’s a part of a series, it can stand alone. Though there are some backstories to some of the supporting characters that you might miss out on.

I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FOUR STARS