Look at me reading a whole book in one day. Granted, it's middle grade and a quick read, but it was also so much fun! I wish I had fairytale retellings like this one growing up. I loved Cinderella as a kid, and the Cinderayla story might be my favourite. A happily ever after does not need to include falling in love with a prince and getting married. Sometimes it's just escaping an abusive situation, making your own found family, and living a life you've always dreamt of.

Each fairytale has its own unique spin and I really appreciated that.

I also really loved how Rumaysa was a part of each story and how Suleiman kept popping in too. And they kept saying "I'll pray for you" which just made me 🥺 I'm curious to read the next book and see what other adventures Rumaysa goes on and if she ends up finding her parents.