A review by plumpaperbacks
So This Is Love by Elizabeth Lim

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I’ve read nearly all of the Twisted Tales books, and this one is one of the best, up there with Reflection and Part of Your World. So This is Love is a brilliant reimagining of the classic Cinderella story, only with much better-developed characters and an unexpected amount of political intrigue. I quite enjoyed the whole story, but especially Cinderella and Charles’ sweet romance (even if it reeks of insta-love), Charles’ aunt Genevieve, and the focus on the fairy godmother. Overall, this was a fun read that I sped through, and would definitely recommend to anyone interested in fairytale retellings.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Grief

All are tagged due to brief mentions of them throughout the story—the abuse due to Cinderella’s life with Lady Tremaine, and the death and grief due to her losing both parents and Charles losing his mother.