Just EllaAuthor: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster
How Received: bought
You've heard the fairytale: a glass slipper, Prince Charming, happily ever after...
Welcome to reality: royal genealogy lessons, needlepoint, acting like "a proper lady," and — worst of all — a prince who is not the least bit interesting, and certainly not charming.
As soon-to-be princess Ella deals with her newfound status, she comes to realize she is not "your majesty" material. But breaking off a royal engagement is no easy feat, especially when you're crushing on another boy in the palace.... For Ella to escape, it will take intelligence, determination, and spunk — and no ladylike behavior allowed.
I loved the idea of a Cinderella-hates-the-prince story. Who wants to be married to Mr. Perfect anyway? Haddix turned Ella into a believable character and it was easy to despise the idiotic Charming. It was an easy read, but the description could have been worked on better, as well as some of the characters – many, such as Ella’s step-sisters, seemed 2-d.
Overall Rating: 7/10.
Just Ella or Cinderella?: It depends on whether you want the Charming fairy tale ending or the ending to the girl who works hard for everything she’s ever gotten. I prefer Just Ella
Happy reading!
~Nicole
Ooh, sounds good. I like the different take on it.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty good.
ReplyDeleteThis book was a short read, but I liked the style of writing and the plotline. =]
ReplyDelete^^" Which book do you want to borrow next? xD
ReplyDeleteI love fairy tale retellings so I'll definitely check this one out. Have you ready Beastly by Alex Flinn? It's good too.
ReplyDeleteRead it and is wonderful read!
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