I’m trying to gentle with this review because this is a true YA novel. It is clearly intended for 12-15 year-old girls, not adults twice that age. 

While I appreciate what the author did and the message she sends and the diverse representation, this book really missed the mark for me. The FMC came across less as a powerful character and more like a selfish, petulant child. All of the characters were missing something in terms of character development, and too many things just “fell into place” for the FMC. I mean, do we ever find out WHY Constance was even at Cinderella’s tomb at the time she found Sophia? It would have benefitted greatly from some world building outside the 5 "rules."

I thought the twist was pretty good, but the ending just fell a bit flat for me because of the pacing. 

I did enjoy the Grimm Brothers' references with the book of “accurate” stories vs. the “Disney” versions. 

I think, for the intended audience, this book would be well received, but as an adult reading it, it just lacks substance.