sujiekim16 's review for:

How to Summon a Fairy Godmother by Laura J. Mayo

4.0

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A redemption arc for a wicked step-sister where nothing, especially the fairy godmother, is what it seems. 

A fantasy with a mix of fae, magic, manipulation and redemption, How to Summon a Fairy Godmother was a fun read that follows Theo, one of the two evil stepsisters, through an adventure to find her way out of an absolutely miserable situation and to find out the truth behind her "perfect" sister's road to being a princess. 

This story took lots of twists and turns and was not predictable to someone who feels like we could be done retelling cinderella forever. Feels very clever and modern without over-doing it. Would recommend as a great slump buster, and a good laugh and cry!

Thanks to NetGalley and Orbit Books for an advanced reader copy.