Cinder House by Freya Marske

Ella is a ghost. Murdered by her stepmother (which I would say edges over the line into 'evil' territory), she haunts her house, acting as a maid for her stepmother and stepsisters. But then she discovers a way to leave her house and meets a fairy in a marketplace and dares to dream again.

I loved this. A retelling of Cinderella, it hearkens back to the original tales, which involved blood and death. So so good!

Recommended for adults, it is a bit spicy.

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.