Lucy's unique mix of interest in sports and artistic abilities (not to mention her bright red hair) make her an interesting and likably different character from your typical female protagonists. Struggling to find her true self and her true Prince Charming, Lucy battles with her new family and struggles with a self-portrait project in art class (no ironic symbolism here folks). In all the commotion, Lucy realizes something is still missing.her. Instantly, Lucy has a new group of friends, a handsome, popular boyfriend, and plans every weekend. That is until Connor Pearson, the Prince of her new school takes notice of her. Beginning her second semester in her second new school in two years, Lucy has mastered the art of being invisible. Lucy's father has remarried and has moved Lucy from San Francisco to Long Island. The one notable difference is that Lucy's father is still alive, however, he works out of town so frequently that Lucy feels as if he has abandoned her all the same. Both have dead mothers, wicked stepmothers, 2 evil stepsisters, and no friends. Lucy introduces herself to readers by making a list in class comparing herself to Cinderella. Having never read any of Melissa Kantor's books, I wasn't sure what to expect. This book was a random YA novel I picked up at the checkout at the grocery store because I liked the cover.
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