A review by lawofcraft_reads
How to Summon a Fairy Godmother by Laura J. Mayo

4.0

This is a spin on the classic Cinderella tale about the second stepsister, named Theodosia or Theo, for short. It is filled with fairies and supernatural creatures, including a grumpy gnome, magical realism, and a bit of a rom com. The book is funny and sarcastic at times, and I found myself laughing out loud. I genuinely enjoyed the characters and didn't see the twist at the end until I got there. One thing I did not like was the utter shaming and bashing of Cinderella. A story (thank you Disney) that this little princess grew up on, for me, it was tough to read her as a bad person -- which was mostly how I picked up on her portrayal. Alas, maybe I should toughen up a bit, but in this fantasy world, i need to hold onto the good memories.

Thank you to NetGalley, Orbit Books and the author Laura J. Mayo for this ARC. It was released in October 8, 2024 so bad to your local bookstore and pick one up.