
This book is such a cute retelling of Cinderella. In this version Ella is cursed with obedience. Whatever anybody tells her to do, she must obey. Of course there are those that abuse it, but Ella is feisty and won't go down without a fight. She takes off on an adventure to find the fairy who cursed her, hoping she will undo it. She finds her prince and falls in love, but her curse drives them apart. Of course she figures out a way around it and gets her happily ever after, even rescuing the prince along the way. The characters are a lot of fun, especially Ella. She is strong and brave and doesn't need to be saved by anyone. Definitely a fun and worthwhile read.

This series started long before Disney did the movie. It has a similar premise though. Emma is a princess who isn't quite what her mother wants her to be. While hiding out from the odious prince Jorge, she meets a frog that convinces her to kiss him. If she does, he will return to his human prince form. Instead, her kiss turns her into a frog. The two then must survive long enough to find a way to reverse the curse. It is a really silly and fun book. Full of adventure and laughs, this book is a light, fluffy read for girls everywhere. If you enjoy it, the series continues through eight books.
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