I really liked Ash! This is the third book I've read by Lo, and it's my favorite of the 3 I've read. It makes me want to read Huntress (a book, also by Lo, set in the same world as this one) even more...and I kind of wish I had read Ash before Huntress, but at least there's re-reading, right? 
 Anyway, I love this re-telling of Cinderella, and there was something about the overall story that reminded me of the remake of Cinderella that came out a few months ago. There are some differences of course- the main one being the romance, which is much more obvious in the movie. For me, I got the sense that the relationship between Ash and Kaisa was just beginning, and it's more towards the subtle side and I loved that in this world, no one cared, which I think is so awesome. Ash is much more than a lesbian re-telling of Cinderella- it's a very vivid and rich fantasy world. 
 It makes me wish there were another book set in this world, that's how much I like it. I liked Ash as a character and Sidhean was an interesting and unexpected take on the Fairy Godmother. I liked it, though, and it fit in with this world so well. I also liked Gwen, a servant, and she was so nice to Ash. I feel like she and Ash would be good friends. And I was surprised by Clara, one of Ash's step-sisters, who seemed like she was the kinder of the two sisters. At the very least, I think she has it in her, unlike her mother or sister. 
 My Rating: 4 stars. I liked Ash so much! It's one of my favorite fairy tale re-tellings, and it makes me want to read more about the original Cinderella story and how it's different in different areas of the world. It's such a great re-telling of Cinderella, and I recommend it to everyone.