Yes, this book was a slow burn and yes this was the best retelling of Cinderella that I have ever read. I often say if it ain't intersectional, I don't want. Kalynn signed, sealed, and delivered. This story follows a rebel name Sophia who was feeling some type of way about the changes and views in Lillie. She tried to get her close friends to see what was happening to them and that it was not right but it seemed pointless. She was invited to a ball and was told to act according to Cinderella's story. However, Cinderella's story included assimilation, lies, submission to the men in this village. King Manford (a king after Prince Charming) enforced rules that were harsh and cruel. At the ball, something transpired and caused Sophia to be removed from Lilie.

She ran into Constance, a descendant of Gabrielle (Cinderall Step-sister). However, Gabrielle was not wicked and she and Cinderella loved each other very much. Sophia began to have feelings for Constance, similar to her friend Erin who she loved but didn't love her back. After days of travel and planning through a scary woodland area, Constance and Sophia found where the fairy-godmother resided. Turns out the fairy -godmother, Amina had some tricks up her sleeves and very deceptive. After strategizing, and Sophia trying to calm Constance from stabbing everybody, all three of them (Gabrielle, Amina, and Sophia) travel back to Lillie and King Manford mansion. Lots of revelations happen this go around and.... read the book for more.

I will say there is some romance to this book but it's a slowwwww burn.