Ever since I read 'The Selection', I turned bit skeptic while picking up book with gorgeous gown on cover. I didn't like Selection that much and you can't blame me for being cautious. But this was a clear winner.

The idea of Ugly stepsister is appalling but what if stepsister was actually Cinderella's friend? What if she was genuinely happy for her to be with the Prince?



And what if in becoming friend with Cinderella and everyone else, 'The ugly stepsister' actually becomes favourite of Prince?

First you accompany your servant to find a doctor for her mother, then you pour wine over the nation's biggest tycoon. You interview child laborers and published a report. And now you're assisting your friend with her elopement? Just when I am amazed at your latest effort, you manage to surprise me with another.



This was was perfect! I'm pretty hard to please person but this one deserves 5 stars - no less!

Everyone's happily ever after is different and I am really okay with ending.