This is hands down the best Cinderella adaptation I've EVER read!!!! It combined elements of the original stories in such amazing ways that I didn't see coming. And the reveal near the end!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 I literally screamed and had to walk away because I was so (delightfully) shocked!!!!

I loved how Noelle was a bit mischievous and flirtatious from the beginning. None of this "she was never usually like that" nonsense that a lot of female MCs do. And I also like that she was always standing up for herself. The story of Cinderella is hard for me because of the injustice, cruelty, and abuse she endures. I liked that this one was different.

This was part of a Christmas Chronicles series, but it really was a winter tale. I read it in January so it was perfect for that. Other than a few mentions of mistletoe, holly, and peppermint, it didn't have anything to do with Christmas. Again, to me this was a plus because I love winter books, but if you're looking for Christmas then save this until January.