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A review by rlstrayer1
The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back by Sariah Wilson
5.0
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!