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skconaghan 's review for:
Stepsister
by Jennifer Donnelly
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A superb and imaginative continuation of the Cinderella story told from the perspective of the ‘middle sister’ in the original tale. Full of girl-power elements taken from real history as inspiration for the reconciliation journey of an ‘ugly stepsister’ to a place of hope, love, and power.
Let your teen girls read this; it abounds with motivational lessons that will speak to girls 13+ in the face of bullies, mean girls, and the persistent voice of self-loathing.
This is a new angle to the familiar story, but this one is for us all.