I liked this retelling of Cinderella so much more as I read it with my kids. The emphasis is on standing up for yourself & learning the meaning of sacrificial love & true friendship. I think it‘s a great improvement from the original story that it doesn't rely on a quick fairy godmother fix to solve every problem. Ella is clever & funny & is willing to try & solve her own problems. I love how her best friend Char knows who she truly is & loves her