A review by p_j
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix

3.0

A Non classic retelling of Cinderella.
We have read countless versions and countless different depictions of the fairy tale.
But this has to be one of the more lovable ones.

I hate happily ever after stories and that's the biggest reason why I hate most retellings of fairytales And the fairytales Themselves.
Because Happy ever after is the biggest fad.

And this book takes place AFTER the happily ever after.
And! I am finally satisfied.
Because Happy ever after is not so HAPPY in this book.
And Ella (Cinders-Ella)!! She is the epitome of Savage courage and brains in the world filled with brainless, spineless royals. Who doesnt love a girl like that?!
When she dumped Prince Charming I was dancing on my bed whooping!.

I was still a little dissapointed that Ella ended up falling in love with another guy.
If she had not fallen in love and the book had a different ending where she lives happily by herself!!! This book definitely would have a 5 star rating.
But mahn! I fell in love with this version of Ella.