Books like Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly
"Stepsister" follows Isabelle and Octavia as they vie for the heart of a prince while confronting the expectations of beauty and destiny in a war‑torn kingdom. Isabelle, cut off in the name of self‑respect, dreams of freedom riding her horse Nero and sharing adventures with her best friend Felix. The story mixes family dynamics, loyalty, and personal discovery, as Isabelle secretly infiltrates the enemy camp to aid her sister Ella and uncover a plot against their realm. Themes of sisterhood, resilience, and the search for true self drive this contemporary tale inspired by the timeless Cinderella narrative.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jennifer Donnelly
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