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4.5 stars
**I received a free eARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review**
This book made me do something I haven't done in a long, long time: I finished it in one sitting (with an obligatory coffee and bathroom break, obviously). My apartment was falling down around me, my dog thought he was dying, my cat was breaking every fragile object around him, but it didn't matter because I COULD NOT put this book down!
The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back is a fantastic example of how a fluffy, lighthearted YA contemporary should read. It is funny, the MC doesn't take herself too seriously, and the love interest isn't some jock-y douche. Our MC Mattie is funny, snarky, and head over heels in love with Jake. Her inner monologue seriously cracked me up, because I could totally relate. Even as a 28 year old woman, Mattie's thoughts on guys and relationships were completely relatable. I loved her friendship with Jake, and I loved the relationship development between her and Ella, her (step)sister (aka the "Cinderella" in the story, but is she really?). Ella is fantastic, and is a great foil to Mattie's snarky-ness.
Overall, a fantastic and fun read. I am looking forward to the sequel!
**I received a free eARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review**
This book made me do something I haven't done in a long, long time: I finished it in one sitting (with an obligatory coffee and bathroom break, obviously). My apartment was falling down around me, my dog thought he was dying, my cat was breaking every fragile object around him, but it didn't matter because I COULD NOT put this book down!
The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back is a fantastic example of how a fluffy, lighthearted YA contemporary should read. It is funny, the MC doesn't take herself too seriously, and the love interest isn't some jock-y douche. Our MC Mattie is funny, snarky, and head over heels in love with Jake. Her inner monologue seriously cracked me up, because I could totally relate. Even as a 28 year old woman, Mattie's thoughts on guys and relationships were completely relatable. I loved her friendship with Jake, and I loved the relationship development between her and Ella, her (step)sister (aka the "Cinderella" in the story, but is she really?). Ella is fantastic, and is a great foil to Mattie's snarky-ness.
Overall, a fantastic and fun read. I am looking forward to the sequel!
Cute, but I might be getting a little old for high school stories.
Happy fluff - just what I wanted. It was especially good for reading while sick, but I'm sure I would have enjoyed it regardless.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I loved everything about this book. It was hilarious. It was a super quick read. Oh, and it was hilarious.
The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back is obviously a take on Cinderella - but you know, about one of her sisters. Mattie, aka Matilda, is known as the ugly sister. Well, next to her step sister Ella she believes so. However, that's not the case. Mattie just has lots of insecurities (like everyone else does) and you watch her grow throughout this book.
I honestly loved and adored Mattie so freaking much. She made me laugh, and then cry from laughing so hard. I loved her secret (but not so secret) obsession with Jake - who was dating Ella in the beginning. I love how her and Ella's friendship starts to develop more.
Like I said earlier - I loved everything about this book. I could just type I love I love I love all day - but I wont. I totally recommend this book for people who love YA and just need a quick and easy book to fall in love with.
The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back is obviously a take on Cinderella - but you know, about one of her sisters. Mattie, aka Matilda, is known as the ugly sister. Well, next to her step sister Ella she believes so. However, that's not the case. Mattie just has lots of insecurities (like everyone else does) and you watch her grow throughout this book.
I honestly loved and adored Mattie so freaking much. She made me laugh, and then cry from laughing so hard. I loved her secret (but not so secret) obsession with Jake - who was dating Ella in the beginning. I love how her and Ella's friendship starts to develop more.
Like I said earlier - I loved everything about this book. I could just type I love I love I love all day - but I wont. I totally recommend this book for people who love YA and just need a quick and easy book to fall in love with.
cute, fun read. different take on the ugly stepsister.
Cute, clean and fun. Can't wait to read it with my girls when they're older. :)
Love this book. Got it on kindle for a filler book- books filling in time between the really big good ones- and was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely adored this book. I love the characters, the plot, everything. Definitely read this book :)
cute, fun read. different take on the ugly stepsister.