Books of Wonder

Ash

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Category: Signed Books

*Signed Bookplates

The haunting, romantic lesbian retelling of Cinderella and modern queer classic by award-winning author Malinda Lo--now with an introduction by Holly Black, a letter from the author, a Q&A, and more!


In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted.

The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Their friendship, as delicate as a new bloom, reawakens Ash's capacity for love--and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love.

Entrancing and empowering, Ash beautifully unfolds the connections between life and love, and solitude and death, where transformation can come from even the deepest grief.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ryan ★★★★★

Picked up the signed bookplate edition and it's even more special than I expected—the introduction by Holly Black adds such a thoughtful layer to this already stunning retelling. The story itself is haunting in the best way, and having that extra content makes it feel like a keepsake.

David O. ★★★★★

The queer retelling of Cinderella is so nuanced and romantic, and the signed bookplate from Malinda Lo adds a personal, collector-worthy touch. I’ve already dog-eared several passages—the prose is just gorgeous.

Elizabeth ★★★★★

The signed bookplate makes this feel extra special, like owning a little piece of the story's magic. Ash is such a beautifully haunting retelling, and having Holly Black’s introduction adds a perfect layer of depth.