Yet Another Cinderella Story

The book I read is called Bella at Midnight by Diane Stanley. Isabelle was highborn, but cast-off after her mother’s death shortly after her birth by her crazed, grief stricken father. She was then raised by peasants, and befriended the youngest prince, Prince Julian. Meanwhile, a newly widowed sailor’s wife and her two daughters are forced into poverty. The widow, Matilda, is forced to turn to her wealthy sister and brother-in-law for help. They help her by forcing her to wed Edward, who happened to be Bella’s father. Bella is then forced to return to her father’s home, where is she is unwelcome. The one day, when her stepsister comes home from court talking about the new king’s plan to invade the neighboring kingdom, therefore putting his brother Julian’s life in danger, Bella decides that she will go and warn him of this plan, and hopefully save his life. I loved this book immensely because of its action, romance, interesting characters, and the changes in point of view. I would highly, highly recommend this book to any teen who likes magic, action, and/or romance.