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Knocked-Up Cinderella by Julie Hammerle
4.0

This was a fairly cute accidental pregnancy trope. I expected it to be more like a Cinderella retelling but it really didn't have that feel and the title came more from just the first meet-cute. The female main character especially seemed incredibly stubborn and most of the conflict was due to her belief that she didn't need anyone and can do it all by herself. While I commend a woman for being independent, it was definitely taken a bit too far in that her heart was entirely closed off and she refused to even attempt to let anyone in. There was also a bet that felt like it weighed way too much on her decision. I've read books with bets before, but I don't think I've ever read one where the character was quite this stubborn about it, to the extent that they are willing to sacrifice their own happiness for their stubbornness. I just don't love this type of conflict I guess. But overall, I'll round up to 4 stars, though I do think it's more of a 3.5 star read for me.