The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back

It was refreshing to see a fairy tale villain get the spotlight, but I'm curious what motivated that shift in perspective for the author.

The book had me laughing but also touching on deeper themes of self-acceptance. I wonder if that contrast was intentional or just natural to the story.

The mix felt seamless, but I’d love to know what inspired the hybrid approach and how much of the fairy tale lore was planned versus developed organically.