My Wicked Fairy Stepmother
Maddie EspositoYoung adult
Available from Cerridwen Press
ISBN: 9781419923128
January 2010
| Sierra Anthony thinks her father is playing a cruel joke when he brings home Morgan, an ex-model he met on his singles cruise. Then he announces she's moving in right away and they are getting married. Suddenly her dad, twin sister and baby brother are acting like strangers and Sierra knows that her stepmother is responsible. Now Sierra's emotions are in turmoil as she's dealing with a blonde bimbo who isn't your regular malevolent mom-to-be and a hot potential boyfriend.
This was a fun read. I loved the twist on the wicked stepmother theme and the fantasy aspects of the plot were fantastic. The author did a fabulous job with her tone, completely capturing the attitude of a fifteen year-old girl. All the supporting characters are wonderful. What young woman wouldn't fall in love with Carter's curls and sunshiny vibes? Sierra is a strong lead, especially when facing some seriously weird happenings, she kept her composure and her humor. There was surprisingly raw language for a young adult novel although as an older reader I found it amusing. I'd like to see what other adventures the Anthony siblings get up to. I think this is a great addition to any YA lover's bookshelf.
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Reviewer: Theresa Joseph |
