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adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Stepsister is a dark adaptation of Cinderella that begins with where the Brothers Grimm version left off. There are many things that I loved about the book. The world building is amazing, with the perfect mix of blending historical with supernatural elements. Donnelly's writing is also amazing, which maintained the tone and pace of the book. I just wish that there were a few more pages to dig deeper into how the history between the characters affect their current mindset.
Special Note:
Love that Queen Elizabeth I's Speech to the Troops at Tilbury is quoted accurately.
<Also, the contributions of Yennega, Abbakka Chowta, and Abhaya Rani are included in this chapter to further inspire Isabelle>
Special Note:
Love that Queen Elizabeth I's Speech to the Troops at Tilbury is quoted accurately.
<Also, the contributions of Yennega, Abbakka Chowta, and Abhaya Rani are included in this chapter to further inspire Isabelle>
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, and Misogyny
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