Oh. My. Goodness. I LOVED THIS BOOK. From the very beginning this Cinderella retelling had me hooked. Theo is such a wicked delight, I only wish I was half as clever and sharp. 

Lady Theodosia is the (wicked) stepsister to Princess Beatrice, the very same step sister who had the help of a fairy to sneak into a ball, entrance the prince, and get whisked out of their childhood home to a new and glorious life. Or so everyone says. Theo doesn't believe a word until she finds written instructions on how to “Summon a Fairy”. If Beatrice was clever enough to gain the assistance of a fairy in order to fall in love, maybe Theo can do the same to help weedle her out of a betrothal to a loathsome man. It doesn't hurt to try, right? 

I am quite enamored with this novel! It's light, fast paced, and truly delightful. The writing made me laugh out loud, and grin from ear to ear. Mayo absolutely understands how to engage a reader (the chapter titles were brilliant), and keep them turning the page. Theodosia is a force to be reckoned with, and nothing and no one will get in her way! 

If you're a fan of fairytale retellings from the perspective of other characters, and enjoy women who grab Fate by the… well take matters into their own hands, then you'll adore this debut novel. I’m not even exaggerating when I say that I’m THRILLED this is the first book in a series. Mayo is an author I’m going to keep both eyes on.