In "Ash" by Malinda Lo, a modern twist on the classic Cinderella tale unfolds. Ash, a young girl grieving the loss of her mother, finds solace in the fairy tales her mother used to tell her. However, when she encounters the mysterious, enchanting huntress, Kaisa, Ash is drawn into a world of magic and self-discovery. As she navigates her feelings and the pressures of her oppressive stepmother, Ash must choose between a life defined by duty and one inspired by love and adventure. This beautifully woven story explores themes of identity, desire, and the transformative power of love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Recorded Books, Inc. .

Malinda Lo is a graduate of Wellesley College and has master's degrees from Harvard and Stanford universities and now lives in a small town in Northern California with her partner and their dog. Ash was her first novel.