While I’m not one for YA fantasy (or much YA at all), I loved this.

I loved the subversion of so many tropes and the not so subtle references to religious texts being held as standard for law, Cinderella’s edited story is definitely held in the same regards as American politics view the Christian Bible.

The queer representation was amazing. You had an obviously lesbian or bisexual main character and the love interest feels demi/greysexual. Oh, and it’s implied another character is gay. There was not really a hint of sexual attraction but the two obviously fell in love.

And the plot twist about the king? If that isn’t political commentary, I’ve never read any. Overall, I really enjoyed the queer and POC representation.

My only complaint is how her family never seemed to truly accept her “difference” and viewed her queer attractions as something to be fixed. There was a missed opportunity.