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The Magestaff (The Seven Kingdoms Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Cordelia Castel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Cendrilla is swapping her glass slippers for combat boots

After being sold in marriage by her stepmother to a wife-killing ogre, Lord Bluebeard, 16-year-old Cendrilla Perrault flees for her life.

Armed with a magical staff, she must reach the safety of the Anti-Magic Capital’s city walls before her murderous betrothed and his henchmen catch her.

But getting there means braving the badlands of the United Kingdom of Seven, a land teeming with trolls, bandits, swindlers and magical foes.

If you like damsels who defy distress, you’ll love the Magestaff.

Perfect for fans of Xena The Warrior Princess, Brienne of Tarth, and Celaena Sardothien!

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Previously published as Cendrilla. Lengthened and revamped for 2018.
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  1. Book 1 of 9
    The Seven Kingdoms
  2. Print length
    272 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    March 15 2018
  6. File size
    5048 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079Q9RZQR
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5048 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 469 ratings

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Cordelia Castel

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When Cordelia Castel isn’t riding dragons or trying on glass slippers, she’s writing tales about heroines who wield weapons, defeat the villain and save the prince all in time for the ball.

Cordelia is the author of two young adult series: The Seven Kingdoms: an action-packed, Young Adult series where all the fairytale heroes and villains exist, and it's next generation, Dragon Mage Academy, set in the same world.

For a free copy of Mother’s Misfortune, a tale where the wicked stepmother gets her comeuppance, visit: www.CordeliaCastel.com/mother

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2019
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I am so glad I finally read this book. I have been meaning to read it for several months now and it was worth the wait. Now to buy book 2 and see what happens next.
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GWDEAS
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2018
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Fantastic series. Read all seven books plus the all of side story books.
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Krista Jasper
5.0 out of 5 stars School can be so Grimm!
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2018
Magestaff is the story of Cendrilla (aka Rilla) and the first book in Cordelia Castel’s Perrault Chronicles series. This story references a variety of fairy tales, an aspect I really enjoy. The series takes place in The Seven Kingdoms which is patrolled by the Anti-Magical Army. Yes, apparently magic is not a great and wonderous thing in this realm.

Cendrilla initially seems to be based on Cinderella: evil step-monster (oops, mother) and two spoiled and bratty step sisters. That’s where the similarity ends. The story follows Rilla as she attempts to escape her circumstances. She learns she is an heiress but cannot inherit until she is 21 which is still five years away. With her only friend, Jack, Rilla heads to the capital city to hide until she reaches the age of majority.

Her journey is frougt with danger. They meet up with Trolls, Ogres, talking and/or intelligent animals, even a sentient dough boy running from the Anti-Magic Army. But, Rilla and Jack were also each gifted an enchanted item. These items play a major role in their adventure. At every turn, I was surprised at what happened, impressed or frustrated at the outcome, often bewildered at the next bend. As a reader, this is the type of story that grabs you and keeps you going. That is exactly what I intend to do ... start the next book, Academy. I cannot wait to find out what happens to Cendrilla and the rest of the characters from Magestaff. If you want to read a great story, loosely based on a fairy tale or two, driven by fantastic characters including a strong, independent female lead, grab this book. You won’t be disappointed.
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Monica Cuartero
3.0 out of 5 stars Awesome first book!
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2019
This was highly enjoyable! I had this when it was still Cendrilla but only manahed to read it now but I am glad I did so. It's so much fun and the story is fast paced without seeming like it's jumping too much. Definitely recommend if you like fairytale retellings!
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Leigh Anne Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction to a Fabulous Cast of Characters!
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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To clear up any confusion, Cendrilla has be re-titled as The Magestaff. These are the same book, but I purchased it when it was still titled Cendrilla, so that's what I'll refer to it as.

I absolutely adored this book! It was a truly fabulous one-night read and was just so fun. There are a lot of references to different fairy tales, rather than just being a retelling of a single tale. I found that to be really enjoyable.

It is very clear from the beginning that there is something unique and special about Cendrilla. There is, of course, the fact that she is the title character of the book, but there's more than that. She looks different, she feels different, she is just...different. At a mere 16 years old, she finds out that a major "fact" of her life is not true at all. She begins finding a new level of strength within herself and - what I found so important to the story - she chooses to pursue and nurture that strength actively, deliberately. What a bold choice!

Given that the book is so short and it is a Cinderella retelling, I had vague illusions that Bluebeard had swept in to rescue Rilla and transport her to a much better life than any she'd known. That, perhaps, along the way she would teach him to be gentle, and he would help her build her strength. And...I was wholly wrong, it would seem. Bluebeard is a despicable creature, even if his anger stems from a somewhat understandable place.

At this point, we know that this is merely the first chapter in a fairly lengthy series of books. As such, I expected to essentially be introduced to a few key characters and get a baseline of the story. That is precisely what happened. We meet Cendrilla, Jack, and Bluebeard. We find that Cendrilla's story will span at least five years - until she reaches her majority and can claim her life in every sense. We begin to see Cendrilla's character take shape. She is young, perhaps a bit naive, but determined and intelligent. She is compassionate, brave, and very, very fierce. She is, 100%, a Warrior Woman. I adore her and can't wait to read more!
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Tanyawriter
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2018
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She was given to a wife eating orgre by her stepmother and so she escapes. She has a magical staff and she needs to get the safe place she knew about. She will have to fight to get there. Can she do it? Can she get there before the orgre gets her. See if she can succeed
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Paula Raphael
5.0 out of 5 stars its a fast paced fantastical tale of Cendrilla and her escape from her stepmother and sister in the lUnited Kingdom of Seven
Reviewed in Australia on March 31, 2018
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Rilla the mistreated stepdaughter is sold off by her stepmother to Lord Bluebeard and this adventure is fast and full of magical tales. Really could not put this book down and need more of Cordelia Castel's exciting world of the United Kindoms of Seven.
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Nadine Vrijhof
5.0 out of 5 stars Cendrilla Perrault - an amazing adventure
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
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Rilla has been nothing more than a slave all her life. She has to endure constant humiliation. And then her stepmother sells her to a wife-killing half-ogre (Bluebeard) to be married. But before the marriage can take place, she escapes, together with Jack. It’s a cruel world where the rich and unscrupulous have all the power and the laws are unfair to say the least. Magic is not allowed and punishable by death. Rilla comes in possession of the Magestaff. Powerless no longer, she embarks on a fantastical adventure. Rilla is likeable, compassionate and becomes stronger and stronger during all the trials and tribulations.

I loved it. It was an amazing book. Very eventful. Well-written. Unexpected twists and turns make this fast-paced story surprising. A real page-turner. Just oooooone more chapter… oh, I’m already well into the next :)

It’s part 1 of a series. In part 2 Rilla’s adventures will continue. I can’t wait!
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Kindle Customer Maureen
3.0 out of 5 stars Clever idea for book
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018
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I am torn on this book. It was a clever and nicely pace plot but the character development was weak. I tried to care about the characters but I was just pushing through to the finish. It may just be me that couldn't lose myself in the story. It truly was a clever idea and I did enjoy the appearance of other story book characters. Give the book a try. You may just love it.
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