Book Review | Rendersella By Amy R. Anguish

Today I am reviewing Rendersella by Amy R. Anguish. You can read her interview here

Book Description:

Ella dreams of her artwork on display in the famous Prince Gallery, but working for her stepmother leaves her eking out sporadic minutes to draw or paint. When her stepsister steals her drawing and claims it as her own, Ella fears she’s lost her chance.

Chaz Prince wants more responsibility at his family’s gallery, but first he must prove he can handle it. Chaz talks his dad into a contest to bring in some new artists, sure this will be exactly what the gallery needs. When he stumbles across Ella’s piece, he not only wants the artwork, but wishes to know the artist.

At the gala to celebrate the contest winners, Ella is determined to let them know the artwork is hers, but time is against her. And where did her shoe end up?

My Review:

Thanks to the author for my review copy.

I love this retelling of Cinderella. We have our heroine Ella, our hero Chaz and the wicked stepmother and stepsister. Angela is the stepmother who basically ignores Ella at the same time making her work for her for way less than she should be paying. Bellamy, her stepsister is the really nasty piece of work and a self-entitled brat.

Ella loves drawing and her dream is to be an artist with her work hanging in the Prince Gallery. She uses any free time to work on her art. Chaz wants a bigger role in the family gallery and comes with an idea thanks to a piece of artwork Ella’s stepsister claims as her own. Bellemy has Ella over a barrel.

I have read a couple books based on the Cinderella story, and this would be my favourite. Great read.
If you like modern fairy tales and contemporary Christian Fiction, give this book a go.

Meanwhile we have Kari and Jake, siblings running a hotel where both Ella and Chaz go to for different reasons. Kari lets Ella use an empty guest room to sketch and Jake lets Chaz have a room when he needs a night away from his father. Then there is Fae, Ella’s older neighbour who is like a fairy Godmother. She was good friends with her parents and is a safe place for Ella when her house and stepfamily get too much for her. I love Fae, everyone needs their own Fae in their lives.

I love how the book plays out how Ella endures so much but still keeps going. We also see how if you tell someone long enough, they are no good at things they believe it. Even when what is said isn’t true words cut deep. We also see Chaz trying to prove to his father he can do more than he is currently.

The one person I haven’t mentioned is his mother. She is a gentle but strong character, very level headed with great advice.

I have read a few Cinderella retellings and this is my favourite.