Everybody knows the Cinderella story,
but no one knows the lie. There never was a fairy godmother, just Primrose Goodwing:
a pixie whose magic always comes undone at midnight. Prim has just become the only Goodwing—ever—to fail her
fairy godmother test. But she’s not ready to give up her wand yet. Trading her
wings to smuggle herself into the Mortal Vale, Prim dreams of proving her worth
by whipping up a happily-ever-after for a human venture in the quaint kingdom
of Lindonberg.
Too bad Ember, the headstrong girl she picks, has her own ideas about happy endings that don’t involve the traditional castle and crown. Worse, Prim finds her heart torn by the wily shape shifter Calico, a descendant of Puss n’ Boots who hides a dark secret behind his spite for humans. All Prim’s schemes unravel when she discovers that “perfect” little Lindonberg is entangled in a web of intrigue and spells that threatens to annihilate every kingdom in the Mortal Vale.
Will her first fairy tale become her last? In a charming mix reminiscent of the beloved Ella Enchanted, S.E. Page’s Iffy Magic is the true tale of the pixie behind the girl with the glass slippers!
Too bad Ember, the headstrong girl she picks, has her own ideas about happy endings that don’t involve the traditional castle and crown. Worse, Prim finds her heart torn by the wily shape shifter Calico, a descendant of Puss n’ Boots who hides a dark secret behind his spite for humans. All Prim’s schemes unravel when she discovers that “perfect” little Lindonberg is entangled in a web of intrigue and spells that threatens to annihilate every kingdom in the Mortal Vale.
Will her first fairy tale become her last? In a charming mix reminiscent of the beloved Ella Enchanted, S.E. Page’s Iffy Magic is the true tale of the pixie behind the girl with the glass slippers!
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"Queen Calypso, a character in
Iffy Magic: Confessions of a Faux Fairy Godmother, describes the 'Motley crew
of vagabonds' who inhabit the story: 'We
have a stray Lord of Feles, an Elder unicorn, a faux fairy godmother and a
wicked fairy . . . all working together to create unparalleled mischief.'
But more than mischief, these vagabonds create a delightful team of eccentrics who use their magic to create an intriguing plot, an enchanting world—and great fun for the reader. The plot may take the Cinderella story for its inspiration, but the wonderful characters, ingenious plot and unfailing writing style make for a more layered, evocative and entertaining story than the original tale ever achieved.
But more than mischief, these vagabonds create a delightful team of eccentrics who use their magic to create an intriguing plot, an enchanting world—and great fun for the reader. The plot may take the Cinderella story for its inspiration, but the wonderful characters, ingenious plot and unfailing writing style make for a more layered, evocative and entertaining story than the original tale ever achieved.
S.
E. Page is a skilled stylist [. . .] Her descriptions, her clever language, her
funny insights, create a voice that holds and charms the reader with every
sentence. Readers of all ages will come
to love Primrose Goodwing, the would-be fairy godmother, and the magical world
she lives in."
—Author Dean Hughes
"With dashes of Cinderella,
sprinkles of The Little Mermaid, and a lot of
creative imagination, Iffy Magic presents a story that is both familiar
and new at the same time [. . .] I loved the magic system used in Iffy Magic.
This is yet another author taught by Brandon Sanderson who really caught the
vision of how to make an interesting, workable, and clearly-defined magic
system. It is consistent, and it required very little direct explanation for
the reader to understand. Page wove it well into the story."
"Fun characters, action, humor
and mystery abound in this unique fairy tale. I hesitate to call it a retelling
of Cinderella, because it's a completely new take with brilliant twists and
turns."
Author
of I AM SLEEPLESS: Sim 299
"An often surprising, always magical romp through a fairytale you wish
would never end. With an incredible opening containing just the right
amount of intrigue
and despair to hold a reader fast, S.E. Page sets the pace and
introduces the world of Iffy Magic in one deft move."
"The creativity of this story
is what set it apart from other retellings; it was different enough from the
Cinderella story that we all know that it wasn’t boring or predictable, it
looked more closely at the magical elements that control the story and the
rules behind them. It also took a step back from the romance and kept at least
one foot firmly planted in the realm of common sense, which was especially
good! [. . .] I recommend this book to fairytale fans, especially
those that love a good unicorn!"
"Quirkiest Pixie Alive!" —Amazon Reviewer
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