The beginning of the book made me feel like when i watch a movie that has a slow beginning while using my phone and then something suddenly happens that makes me look up and actually focus on the rest. I have to agree that is a good “prequel” to the movie and it was interesting seeing the stepsisters go from girls hopeful to see something more than their home (and mom) to the “ugly stepsisters” that they are at the end, the stepsisters we see in the movie that are so cruel to Ella. I do wonder how the author would interpret a future where Anastasia falls in love again (with a baker this time), or if a future encounter between Drizella and an older scientist lady (even the same) would change again her life. Entertaining overall :)