Rating: 5 stars
Cover synopsis: At birth, Ella was given a foolish fairy's gift -- the gift of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. She is determined to break the curse and live happily ever after.
This was such a cute book! It's a clever retelling of the classic Cinderella story. Ella is a spunky girl with a strong personality (a wonderful change after recently reading "Countdown"). Yet she's someone that everyone can relate too. She has to make tough choices (which is ironic since she often doesn't have a choice in many matters due to her curse), and she handles sticky situations with hilarity and wisdom. Love this character, love the storyline, love the ending.
