2.5 Stars

This was a great book palette cleanser for me. It read super quick. It has a high enjoyment factor - you don’t have to overthink or over analyze this one too much and I really liked that. Sometimes you just want to read a book for fun and not to dive into this complex world with new mythology and a completely different set of rules. This book is an easy filler read and I appreciate that/

Things I Liked:
This is a great retelling. The characters and the situation are recognizable, but very well modernized and create a fun story that is easy to get into.

I liked Lizzie’s character development through the story. To be honest, I found her to be rather judgemental and unlikeable for most of the book. But I like that she confronted her less than stellar qualities and tries to become a better person.

I thought Charles was such a sweetheart for most of the story. He is such a genuinely kind and good natured person that it was easy to root for him, even if he is easily manipulated by his sister.

Things I Didn’t Like:
This story is pretty forgettable. I could never remember which side characters were who and had to constantly look back to keep them straight.

I felt that the story was a little rushed, or at least could stand to be a little longer. This story was really only the bare bones - we get characters and setting and plot, but not much development through the story. It made for a really quick read, but not a very memorable one.

This isn’t a story that will stick with me, but I did enjoy it. It was quick and fun and light. I love retellings and this one was a win.