Welcome to the blog tour for Midnight’s Curse, book two in the Beyond the Tales series. Beyond the Tales is a series of fairy tale retellings with hints of allegorical elements set in a world based on the Appalachian Mountains.
I am so excited to finally share this book with all of you! It is such a fun version of Cinderella, and I hope you enjoy reading about Alex’s, Daemyn’s, and Rosanna’s next adventure!
Don’t miss the giveaway at the end of this blog post nor the invite to the Facebook party for more giveaways!
About the Book
The glass slippers might be her dreams come true…or her worst nightmare.
High King Alexander rules the Seven Kingdoms of Tallahatchia—a divided nation on the brink of yet another war. When an invitation arrives from the king of Pohatomie, Alex knows it must be a trap, but could it also be his opportunity to unite the kingdoms?
Daemyn Rand has lived a hundred years, served an arrogant prince, fallen in love with a princess, and lost himself somewhere along the way. He has already died for his loyalty. Will standing at the high king’s side cost him his last chance to truly live?
Elara Ashen is a lowly, miserable servant. All she wants is to spend even one night in a fancy dress dancing with the high king. When she is offered a pair of glass slippers, it seems that all her dreams have come true.
But dreams have a price, and gifts can be curses in disguise. What will it cost to stop this curse from tearing Tallahatchia apart yet again?
Fairy tales meet the Appalachian Mountains in this adventurous fantasy retelling of the classic Cinderella story.
Add to Goodreads – Buy on Amazon
The first book in the series Dagger’s Sleep, a Sleeping Beauty retelling where the prince is cursed to sleep and the princess must wake him, is on sale for $.99 on Kindle! Follow this link to snag this deal while it lasts!
About the Author
Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn’t writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.
You can connect with Tricia on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Facebook Party!
The Facebook party should be a blast with giveaways of Midnight’s Curse, Dagger’s Sleep, and over ten other Cinderella retellings by indie authors! Follow this link to join the Facebook party.
Giveaway!
Enter to win signed copies of Dagger’s Sleep and Midnight’s Curse (it will be the actual copy, not a proof copy as shown) as well as a Currently Reading 4oz candle from Novelly Yours Candles.
Due to shipping, the giveaway is open to the US only. Void where prohibited.
Blog Tour Schedule
Monday – August 5
- The Florid Sword – Author Interview & Book Review
- Scribeheart – Author Interview
Tuesday – August 6 – Release Day!
- The Music of a Story – Book Review
- Jaye L. Knight – Author Interview
- Perfectly Quirky in Every Way – Book Review
Wednesday – August 7
- Liv K. Fisher – Author Interview
- Blooming with Books – Author Interview & Book Review
- TJ’s Musing – Book Review
Thursday – August 8
- Imperial Scribis – Author Interview
- Dream Write Now – Author Interview & Book Review
- Morgan Huneke – Author Interview
Friday – August 9
- The Page Dreamer – Book Spotlight
- Elizabeth Koetsier – Book Spotlight
- Brie Donning – Book Review
- Facebook Party 8-10PM EST
Saturday – August 10
- Novels, Dragons, and Wardrobe Doors – Book Review
- M.H. Elrich – Book Review
Tricia Mingerink 
The only other Cinderella retelling I’ve read is “Just Ella” by Margaret Peterson Haddix. I’m not sure I would call that my favorite. Obviously, I need to read more retellings.
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I like that one too! Not my top favorite, but it is an interesting take, that’s for sure!
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Congrats on the release!! 😀 My favorite Cinderella retelling is probably Broken Glass by Emma Clifton in Five Glass Slippers, and I also love The Stroke of Eleven by Kyle Robert Shultz and The Reluctant Godfather by Allison Tebo! I’m looking forward to reading Midnight’s Curse — I’ve heard sooo many good things so far! ^_^
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I haven’t read the Five Glass Slippers collection yet, but everyone keeps mentioning it so it has definitely moved up my list!
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I haven’t read a lot of Cinderella retellings, but my favorite is The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson!
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That one is a really good one!
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This has to be my favorite Cinderella retelling so far! I really loved the twist on the classic fairy tale—it had a really new feel to it, and I was able to be surprised despite my knowledge of the classic fairy tale! So good. 😊
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Awwww! I’m so glad you enjoyed Midnight’s Curse so much!
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Congrats!! I haven’t read many retellings of Cinderella, but my favorite one was The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson. I can’t wait to read Midnight’s Curse!
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The Captive Maiden is a good one! I hope you enjoy Midnight’s Curse once you have a chance to read it!
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Ooo! *eyeing the giveaway* so excited to help out, but still working on my review… it’s hard not to spoil… everything! 😆
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It is very hard to write reviews for later books in a series, that’s for sure! Spoilers tags are your friend, lol.
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I’ve said it over on Instagram, but I’m happy to say it again, my favorite Cinderella is the middle grade one that I wrote.
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You are its writer. You should love it to pieces and be a little biased, lol. 🙂
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Thanks. I just got the first bit of feedback today and it seemed positive.
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Release day!!! Yaaay!😄 I honestly don’t think I’ve ever read a Cinderella retelling. I normally lean more towards Sleeping Beauty retellings which is why I loved Dagger’s Sleep so much. But I’m really, really excited to read Midnight’s Curse!😆
-Zoe B.
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That’s so interesting! It’s always fun to see which fairy tales everyone tends to gravitate towards.
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My favorite Cinderella retellings would be “Ella Enchanted” by Gail Carson Levine, and “The Blood Spell” by C. J. Redwine. Can’t wait to read Midnights Curse- when will it be for sale in your store?
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Both Ella Enchanted and The Blood Spell are amazing!
I just added Midnight’s Curse to my Store page, so you can purchase a signed copy there. I am still waiting for my inventory of author copies to arrive, so orders of Midnight’s Curse probably won’t be mailed until sometime next week.
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My favorite Cinderella retelling is probably a tie between Disenchanted by Megan Morrison, and The Blood Spell, by C. J. Redwine. I loved Daggers Sleep, and I can’t wait to read Midnights Curse!!
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I haven’t read Disenchanted yet! I’ll have to look that one up! I hope you enjoy Midnight’s Curse once you have a chance to read it!
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Does the 2015 Cinderella movie count as a retelling? Because I think that’s my favorite! I really need to read more Cinderella books, because apparently I’m ill-read in that department. 😛 *shakes head* And I call myself a fairy tale retelling fan. XD
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Yes, that one totally counts! I ADORE that movie!!!!!
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