I was given this book for Christmas and I didn't think it would be very interesting, but once I started it I didn't want to put it down. The author took a teenager from a totally different time and place and made her so that girls today can completely relate to how Ella feels about everything. Also, it puts a whole new perspective on the original Cinderella story, a new perspective that is much more plausible than the old. I really recommend this book; it has romance, adventure, and an engaging plot.