This is definitely one of the best retellings I've ever read. I loved the focus on Isabelle, one of the step sisters, her journey was fascinating. The story began at the very end of Ella's tale which gave this novel a fresh and imaginative feel to it.
All of the characters were superb, Isabelle is the feisty and stubborn main character. Tavi the other step sister is bookish and loves maths, I would have liked the opportunity to learn more about Tavi. I'd have also preferred more of an in depth look into how the step mother treated her own daughters and the abuse they suffered. Chance and Fate were two very intriguing characters, I was not expecting to read about them in a fairytale story.
A wonderful story about finding yourself and learning what means the most to you. I really enjoyed this story.
All of the characters were superb, Isabelle is the feisty and stubborn main character. Tavi the other step sister is bookish and loves maths, I would have liked the opportunity to learn more about Tavi. I'd have also preferred more of an in depth look into how the step mother treated her own daughters and the abuse they suffered. Chance and Fate were two very intriguing characters, I was not expecting to read about them in a fairytale story.
A wonderful story about finding yourself and learning what means the most to you. I really enjoyed this story.