I don't know what to label this story as. A retelling or a coming of age story? Though the beginning was a bit drag,thestory picked up it's pace beautifully. We see different issues that happens in the world and can relate a lot with the book. The sisterhood between the two step sisters made me ache for my own sister who is living far away from me. This book has everything. Magic, mythology, creatures, misogyny, identity and every other thing. A perfect blend of fantasy and realism.