A review by valkyrie_echo
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is my absolute favorite book - it's an interesting take on Cinderella, with excellent world-building. Fair warning, the plot hinges on the fact that Ella is magically compelled to do whatever she is told to do, which if you follow that to its logical conclusion is upsetting.