The Midnight Prince by Angie Grigaliunas creates a unique twist on “Cinderella” with a retelling that adds fey courts and political intrigue.
Lorehaven review, 2025

The Midnight Prince

A bitter prince and a discarded servant get a second chance at love—but only if they can put aside their hurts and sift through the magic and lies that separated them in the first place.

A bitter prince. A rejected servant. A revelation that could change everything.

When Prince Kirran of the autumn fey returns home from war, all he wants is food, drink, and sleep. But with his older brothers dead, he’s now the only heir — and he needs a wife. As soon as possible. Which wouldn’t be a problem, except that he’s not over the girl who shattered his heart seven years ago.

Half-human Alia avoids her noble stepfamily by living among the fey king’s servants. Her life of anonymity serves her well and helps her forget how Kirran betrayed her — that is, until they’re thrust back into each other’s lives.

Their hostile reunion leaves both reeling—until they realize their memories of their breakup don’t match, and neither is lying.

With mere days before Kirran has to choose a bride, they must put aside their hurts and fight to uncover the truth.

And in the process, maybe, just maybe, they’ll find a second chance to fight for each other.

The Midnight Prince, a retelling of Cinderella, is book 5 of Once Upon A Prince, a multi-author series of clean fairy tale retellings. Each standalone story features a swoony prince fighting for his happily ever after.

Book 5 of the Once Upon A Prince series.

Review of The Midnight Prince

· June 2025

Prince Kirran has returned from war, his arms literally and magically stained by guilt over the enemies he has killed. Now he is the kingdom’s heir and must choose his future queen. But can he solve the mystery of why Alia, his chosen bride, previously scorned him? The Midnight Prince by Angie Grigaliunas creates a unique twist on “Cinderella” with a retelling that adds fey courts and political intrigue. A unique magic system raises plenty of questions yet leaves further answers unexplored. Instead it is clever new characters who add to this tight-paced and mystery-based take on the classic tale, inviting readers to dance into this standalone title.

Best for: Teenage girls and women who enjoy fairy tale retellings.

Discern: Mild violence in a fantasy realm.

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