Príncipe da Meia-Noite

Prince #3

by Linsey Miller, Jacqueline Valpassos (Translator)

Desde a morte da mãe, o Príncipe Augusto de Charmant renunciou ao amor. Com as crescentes responsabilidades na corte, a pressão para se casar e o surgimento de uma poderosa e enigmática força mágica em seu reino, Augusto precisará confrontar a situação. Para isso, ele parte em uma missão rumo ao vilarejo tomado pela magia e lá encontra Ella, a amiga de infância com quem não falava havia quase seis anos.

À medida que a amizade entre os dois se reacende, Augusto e Ella se encontram em um perigo maior do que poderiam imaginar. Com o tempo se esgotando para seu retorno ao castelo, o príncipe deve lidar com seus sentimentos crescentes por Ella e resolver o mistério antes que seja tarde demais. Quando o relógio bater meia-noite, o destino do reino poderá depender apenas de encontrar a dona de um sapatinho de cristal perdido…

Sobre a autora

Linsey Miller estudou biologia e tem um mestrado em ficção. Ela nasceu no Arkansas e hoje em dia pode ser encontrada escrevendo sobre ciência e magia em qualquer lugar onde haja café. Ela é autora da série Príncipes, publicada pela editora Universo dos Livros, e também da duologia Mask of Shadows e de Belle Révolte, The Game e What We Devour.



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Genres: Fantasy, Retellings, Young Adult, Romance, Cinderella, Fiction, Fairy Tales

273 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2024

About the author

Once upon a time, Linsey Miller studied biology in Arkansas. These days, she holds an MFA in fiction and is the author of Lambda-nominated What We Devour. Her other works include the Mask of Shadows duology, Belle Révolte, The Game, the first three books in the Disney Princes series, and the upcoming YA fantasy That Devil, Ambition (spring 2025 from HarperCollins). She can be found in Texas writing about science and magic anywhere there is coffee.

Reviews

[Sylvie {Semi-Hiatus} · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5 stars!

I know it's kind of ridiculous to include tropes for 'Cinderella', which literally everyone has seen at least 5 times in their lives from age 2 till 74 (cuz Disney's Cinderella came out in 1950). But I had to include the tropes, because even though we know Disney's original story, this one was told from the Prince's point of view.

Here are some of the tropes:
- Pen pals
- Secret identity
- Childhood friends
- Magical mystery
- Friends to lovers
- Royal investigation

This book did not only have Easter eggs from the second and the third movie, but even from 'Ever After' as well, which was amazing and delightful.

If you love Cinderella, and not just Disney's version, but every other remakes and retellings of it as well, you should definitely read this one too!
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Disney's Cinderella happens to be one of my favorite classic Disney Princess movies. I was thrilled when I found out that the third book of this series is going to be Cinderella's retelling and from Prince Charming's point of view.

If you have watched Cinderella III: A Twist in Time you obviously loved Prince Charming there and didn't just think based on the original animation (which is fantastic, by the way, I have no words for it) that his only personality was to marry the girl who fits into the lost shoe.
I hope he will have the same charm and humor as he had in that third film.

[toointofiction · Rating 5 out of 5]

And he loved her, each and every her she needed to be.

Whoever it was at Disney HQ who thought they should get Linsey Miller to write all the Disney Princesses’s stories from the Prince’s points of view, I hope they got the biggest raise ever. Words cannot adequately describe how much I love this series. Not only are they all wholly faithful to the movies down to the smallest detail (and I adore a faithful adaptation), but all the additional world-building, lore, and plot that Miller created to expand the stories were immaculate. Not to mention that those covers are absolutely gorgeous.

Moreover, August, Cinderella’s Prince, was adorable. I’m a grown-up who’s read her fair share of grown-up books, yet there I was blushing and squealing like I'm not a hairbreadth away from turning thirty because this fictional teenage boy was more romantic and thoughtful than any real man could ever be. It’s absurd! Men written by women will always be superior no matter their age. August was so kind and thoughtful, and almost as kind as Ella was (except admittedly much less of a pushover).

As for Ella, the full extent of her unreasonable devotion to her pathetic excuse of a family didn’t fully hit me until I read this book. In the movie, it felt more like she was trapped in a situation she didn't really know how to get out of until she heard about the ball rather than enduring constant abuse for years just because she was too nice. It was as frustrating as it was sad. What she saw as kindness and upholding the promise she made to her father, was actually her being a doormat and a pushover. I was just glad she snapped out of it and went to that ball.

In addition, I’m not big on friends-to-lovers romance (I don’t hate it, but I don’t pick it often either), but I loved that Ella and August had a past (they became estranged for a few years) and the way Miller wrote that into their relationship. Their reconnection was so sweet and wholesome (no stupid miscommunication or anything like that, just some awkwardness at the beginning). Even though August was upset with Ella for ending their friendship, he showed understanding and allowed her to explain why she did it. He was also adamant about rekindling their friendship, which was so pure and sweet of him. They clearly had feelings for each other (August DEFINITELY did), but neither of them realised or had the chance to develop their relationship until they met again. Their love for each other was so wholesome that not even the memory curse that plagued Ella’s hometown could keep them apart. Adorable!

Lastly, this book revolved heavily around love and romance, so there were many secondary romances. My favourite one, though, was between Oliver, the cute music instructor, and Martin, August’s grumpy bestie. The story was more focused on them than on other secondary romances, so there was much to enjoy. It was so cute seeing them fall for each other, especially since it was from August's point of view, and he enjoyed watching them dance around each other a little too much. There was an instant attraction between them as soon as they met, and the memory curse actually made their relationship all the more wholesome. That curse actually made many relationships more wholesome, although it obviously caused a lot of problems too.

[౨ৎ˖ ࣪⊹ hanah ౨ৎ˖ ࣪⊹ · Rating 5 out of 5]

₊⊹⁀➴ 5 stars
u know when u have a book craving. well i had a craving for this book, and it satisfied me perfectly. i feel so intuitive, bc i knew this book was about to become a new comfort read.

[Books_and_Crafts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was difficult for me because it has a major trope I highly dislike. Memory loss.

That being said, I did still enjoy it. The classic characters we know and love get a bit more to their story in Prince of Glass and Midnight.

August, the crown prince- moonlights as a detective of sorts for the kingdom to put his education to use and keep him away from his family who is wanting him to settle down and marry. There are people in their kingdom suddenly missing memories. But not just any memories- they're always just missing a person. A man will wake up one day and not remember his wife, etc.

The prince sets out to find the cause and help his people. His work leads him to the home of Lady Tremaine and childhood friend, Ella. As the story progresses, and the prince gets closer to the culprit, Ella suddenly forgets him. The prince is called home around the same time and the ball is held in his honor to find a wife. The story continues much like it does in the movie we know but ends in a much different way. I don't want to spoil it in this review, but I did really enjoy it.

[maryam · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars! this was incredibly adorable. i loved every second of it 🥹🤧💞

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars ✨

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I can already see this plot forming, it sounds SO GOOD

Really enjoyed Eric’s story and loved Phillip’s — can’t wait for this one 😭

Also: Li Shang is next, right? Right?? Jk, I’m down for any prince (but not John Smith :) )

[Hannah ♡♤♧◇ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Certain books I finish a bit faster than others. This was one of them. I am always up for a fairytail retelling, and one told from the Princes point of view. While I don't like the major memory issue involved in the book, I admit, it was a good read.

I really struggled to put it down all day. It gave me a different perspective on the story of Cinderella (Disney wise) a bit more so than the Twisted Tales version. But I loved it either way.

[Mickey Agee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the love story but this book comes with a lot of flaws. The story is predictable. The most annoying part is woke Disney. Almost every character besides Ella and August are gay. Everyone is gay. It makes no sense. There is a couple with a girl and a they pronoun person. Reading a they pronoun person in a book is the most confusing thing ever especially when the time isn’t taken to describe what the person looks like.

I enjoyed the themes of grief and love but this book is clouded by every gay side character. Also there are a lot of side characters. Sometimes I would be reading and be like “I have no idea who that person is they just mentioned”

I’m not actually against putting gay characters in a book but it doesn’t need to be all of them. Also in the time period setting of this book it would not have been the norm- it would have been secretive. Like how can only the main characters be straight ?

[JamieLea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may be biased because Cinderella is my favorite princess, but I really loved this book! This is the second book I've read of the prince POVs and it did not disappoint. I love seeing the original story told from a different perspective with added lore as well. The representation in the book is greatly appreciated! I'm a sucker for true love and this was a great first book to start out the new year with!

The memory loss of loved ones was a very entertaining plot and I thought it was paced really well. I never felt bored of reading, I always wanted to know what happened next!

[Maria-Andrea Nivon Galvez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute moments, however, very lackluster. The Easter eggs of other Cinderella movies or stories were a nice touch. Along with some of the witty banter. I wish there was more depth. Besides the prologue in the beginning I felt quite bored throughout the story and the plot twist in the end was a bit too cheesy for my taste.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was amazing and very descriptive. It takes you into the lives of Prince Charming and Cinderella (mostly Prince Charming's), showing deeply of their love for one another in more detail. The Cinderella movies didn't capture the depth of the love they share for each other like this book does, which is one of the reasons why this book is such a great one. It also fixes plot holes in Cinderella. Although, it wasn't 100% true to the story. They added some things, but not enough to conclude that this book isn't linked to the Cinderella franchise. I would recommend this book!
Additionally, be aware that it has some political agendas within it (which isn't unheard of for Disney.) There are two LGBTQ couples in it (that end up in long-term relationships). They're mentioned frequently, btw.

[☮ morgan ☮ · Rating 5 out of 5]

""Oh yes. Fairy tales, dreams, wishes - that's the point of them all, isn't it?" she asked, sighing. She touched his arm. "They give us hope that one day all of our problems will be solved and our hard work will have been worth it.""

Please let there be more books in this series.

[Maria Hop · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
Full circle moment. Litt sprøtt, men gud bedre, perfekt tilleggsedition til originalen!

[brii | brii (three months behind...) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 1 - Meh.
Book 2 - Fantastic.
Book 3? Back to meh.

I will say that I enjoyed this one more than I did Ariel and Eric’s Story. I also enjoyed it considerably less than I did Aurora and Phillip’s story.

The spin that this one took was very creative. It definitely took the Cinderella story and gave it something totally fresh and new, I just can’t say that I was all that in love with the fresh and new story it took.

While Book 1 followed its origin story too closely, I think this installation of the Princes series may have deviated way too far from its origin story.

I know that we frown on love at first sight nowadays, but it was also one of the things that created such magic in the Cinderella story. With the memory loss trope that we took in this one, it kind of eliminated all of that… It was also a little boring.

The plot itself felt extremely stretched out and a bit repetitive. The romance between Ella and August was a bit stilted, and I found it hard to really care about them at all.

It was a good spin on the story though, I just wish maybe there was a little more to it, there wasn’t enough plot or character development for the length of the book.

[Alessia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have zero idea why I keep doing this to myself. I already made my feeling on the last book very clear, but this book was just straight boring. Most of the book is figuring out the memory loss in the kingdom and then in usual fashion, only the last 70 or so pages had to do with the "fairytale aspect".

And the final reveal of how people lost their memory in the first place was one of the laziest plot reveals I have ever read in my entire life. Did a 10 year old write this book? It genuinely felt like something I'd read on Fanfiction.net. I am just getting so tired of these retellings because they really feel so lazily written and all the shit that is added is just either plain bad, unnecessary, or makes no sense.

[Anke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a lot better written than the last one! The first 200 pages were really fun and interesting, the storyline was well-developed, and the pacing was great! The ending felt a little rushed, with, once again, a lot of very convenient plot points. That made it go from 3,5 tot a solid 3 star read for me. However, this one was much easier to get through, and I really liked August as the main character!

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars

Prince of Glass and Midnight is the third in the YA Disney Princes series of retellings told from the prince’s perspective, and this time it’s Cinderella. Prince August has been avoiding home to get away from his father’s insistence on him finding a bride and having children. So when a few cases pop up in a nearby village of a mysterious magical curse making people forget their true loves, he volunteers to lead the royal investigation. There, he reconnects with an old childhood friend Ella who he has lost contact with and is keeping secrets of her own. As they rekindle their friendship and the investigation ramps up, they must figure out the source of the magic before they too fall victim.

This was by far my favorite book of this series so far. I think it helps that Prince Charming had so little of a role in the Disney Cinderella fairytale that there was just so much room for the story to go and not be confined by the original. I liked how the book started off with letters between August and Ella as children demonstrating their friendship and history and how they lost contact. The mystery of the memory curse was very engaging and tied together nicely with the original story. The resolution could have been a bit more subtle, but I’m not complaining.

Because they were given a history, I really appreciated that August and Ella’s romance wasn’t insta-love (although it did need to play it up to remain faithful to the original). It was definitely romantic and far more believable. I thought August was great and given a richer background and characterization than he’s ever gotten elsewhere. And while I liked Ella, I do wish that she had been far less of a pushover because she was certainly aware of what was happening (versus how Cinderella is usually portrayed as naive) and could have gotten herself out of it. Like Taylor Swift says, “Never be so kind, you forget to be clever.”

Prince of Glass and Midnight is the best Disney Prince retelling yet and gives justice to the prince’s story without falling foul of its origins.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve started and finished this book in one day, I loved every single page. Prince of glass and midnight is a Cinderella Retelling from Prince August Pov. He’s trying to avoid his father plans to find him a suitable wife, August travels a lot for escaping that and his next adventure will bring him back to Fresne, a place that bring back old memories.
He’s there to investigate the lost memories of some townies, but he’s also hoping to see her again, to see Ella.
She’s his ex best friends, when they were kids they kept sending letters to each other’s, but after her father’s death she disappeared. Finding the cause and helping the people will bring him work close to Ella, she’s not only helping him with the memory loss problem, she’s getting under his skin. Falling for her is easy, but the memory loss is spreading quickly in town and they’re in danger.
Falling for her means forgetting her…
what can I say? You definitely need to read this book if you love Cinderella and fairytale. I really enjoyed August pov , we all know the story from Ella’s pov but now we can know him better. He’s more than just a prince who needs to find the girl who fits the shoes. The mystery was well written, the wishes part I didn’t expect about.

Thank you mtmc tours and Linsey Miller for arc copy 💕

[Lottie (The Disney Bookworm) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prince of Glass and Midnight by Linsey Miller ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒆

When the village where he used to spend his childhood summers is struck by a magical mystery, Prince August of Charmant is resolved to be the one to break the spell. However, can the Prince put aside the heartbreak that the village holds and solve the mystery before another person forgets?

I absolutely loved this book, devouring it in just over 24 hours! The refreshing twist of exploring a prince’s backstory was so engaging, and it really gave the character depth I wasn't expecting.

One of the things that hit me hardest was the exploration of losing a friendship and the emotional toll it takes. It's something everyone can relate to, and it really grounded the story. The use of letters to explain the history between Ella and August was so clever, allowing the reader to intrude upon the childhood friends' relationship in a really concise way.

I adored the dynamic between Ella and August, the childhood friends caught in a magical memory loss mystery. But the real genius of Miller was the care and attention she put into each and every character.

August is just too cute and romantic but, unlike his classic animated counterpart, he isn't just a one dimensional Prince. He is intelligent and vulnerable; he is painfully optimistic and works hard at investigating unusual activities throughout the kingdom alongside his best friend.

Ella is idealistic and beautiful yes, but she is also proud, curious and fiercely loyal, even when it is to her detriment.

And let’s not forget about the secondary characters. Martin, Oliver, and the rest really added richness to the story. They weren’t just side notes; they were memorable and fully fleshed-out.

I also loved how the book flips the traditional story. August, resolute in finding Ella because, "What was the other option? Making every young woman in the kingdom try on that shoe?" And lines such as "Did you think that i would only look at the slipper...and not look at the face of the person wearing it?" This book really does take the best bits of the story we know and love and make it even better!


Overall, this book is a captivatingly woven tale of love and memories, mystery and self-discovery. It stays true to the original story (and even the sequels!) but in an inclusive way, even managing a happy ever after any independent protagonist would be proud of. Linsey Miller nailed it, and I can’t recommend it enough!

[Chanti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok Ich brechen die gesamte Reihe jetzt hiermit ab Damit, ich ein Disney retelling abbrechen muss schon was passieren. Warum ich es abbreche ? Ganz einfach ich möchte hier das der Main Fokus bei cinderella und charming ist. Aber was macht dieses Buch genau so wie Ariel. Es gibt jeweils Leute die auf das gleiche Geschlecht stehen was ich überhaupt nicht schlimm finde aber so wie es hier erzwungen wird. Kennen sich 5sek und schon oh ich hab mich verliebt. Like hä wie du hast den dude nur angeguckt und er hat dich nur angeguckt und ihr seit plötzlich zusammen ?? Das regt mich halt so auf wenn es irgendwie klar wäre das die sich zwischen durch kennengelernt hätte oder so ok aber nicht aus einer Begegnung. Vorallem muss man finde ich nicht wenn es um eine bestimmte liebes Geschichte geht auch noch gleichzeitig ne andere rein quetschen. Aber an sich fand ich keins von den beiden Büchern jetz wirklich bombe. Fand das sich beide echt gezogen haben. Tja und ich hab Band 3 auch noch hier 🥲 werde die alle wieder verkaufen echt schade

[Gwen :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

✰✰✰✰✰ / 5

Oh this ATE.

Besides the characters of Cinderella and her family, this book isn’t really a Cinderella retelling per se; rather, it’s a magical mystery with an investigation led by our ‘prince charming’ August, who lost touch with his childhood best friend Ella. The majority of the book takes place within a completely original plot and setting, with only the last few chapters containing the whole ball and magic slipper debacle.

Nevertheless, this was so freaking good. Wonderfully written, with lovable characters and a swoon worthy romance, what’s not to love? August is such a great protagonist, upbeat and humorous, and I loved his relationships with his best friend, Martin, and Ella. And let me just say, thank you for giving so much dimension to Cinderella!! She is kind but capable and caring!! I love how August loves her — as a partner in crime to a partner in life.

Truly I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this story. It explores the complex themes of grief and love while remaining engaging and romantic. And there were queer characters?! I cannot express how much I loved it.

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[Kayla · Rating 2 out of 5]

As much as I love Cinderella, this just wasn't for me

Something about the mystery and the romance just seemed disjointed? Maybe it was cause there were too many characters? Maybe it was just slightly too cringe?

I mean, I like that the mystery tied into things and it wrapped up nicely, but I didn't quite vibe with this how I wanted to but I really appreciated all the little references to different Cinderella movies though, that was super fun!!

The true vision: cut like 5 chapters, make get rid of at least 3 side characters and make it a 50k word fanfic

[Kimi (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is my fave so far i cant believe i cried lmaooo

totally biased opinion because this is based on cinderella which is my fave disney princess story as an adult. this story was such a fun easy time. tackles some deeper topics as well, the mystery made me itch a bit because i was actively avoiding turning to the end chapters to find out what happened lmaoo but it paid off regardless

ella and august truly are my faves in this series

[Sierra Reyelts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came for the chapter titles having nods to various Cinderella retellings and stayed for the story! I was hesitant about the Disney aspect - I thought it would be cheesy and just a hash out of the animated movie. I was so wrong!

It was so good! A solid Cinderella retelling over all - Linsey Miller addressed various Cinderella plot holes & inconsistencies from the original tale in creative and believable ways! She also found ways to honor and stay true to the main Disney Cinderella plot while giving the characters more agency and background! 💙💙💙💙
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[Angel]

I thought it would be terrible to be known and to know someone so well that our lives became inseparable, but there’s something so unspeakably comfortable about being completely and utterly seen. Ella knows me, every feeling and flaw, and she loves me despite them. I’m not terrible, but still.
She has spent so many days with me and still wants more.


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[Jaimes_Mystical_Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good Cinderella retelling. I enjoyed seeing Prince Charming’s point of view to the story that I know and love. This book had some unique twists, some of which I’m unsure how I feel about primarily because memory loss is not something that I like to read about. However, this book was very well written and I liked how the story all came together in the end.

[Staci · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the narrative from the prince's perspective and that they had made him and Ella childhood friends. I thought the story was interesting and the explanation of the ball and the glass slipper wasn't the entire story but just a small portion. I would recommend it to anyone who loves the tale of Cinderella ❤️

[Kaylin Rabbit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extra star for how much I enjoy reading these, I can’t even lie. Each book from this series has made me feel the specific excitement of bringing home a book from the scholastic book fair and then immediately reading the whole thing. So much fun:)

[rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

90% boring ass plot with characters i literally couldn’t care less about, 10% poor descriptions of the actual iconic movie scenes. an insult to cinderella (the character and the movie). too bad bc the cover is gorgeous.

[Samantha Fraenkel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5