“A protest, a love interest, a rival, refreshing humor, and a protagonist who finds self-acceptance in a judgmental world. This will find a ready audience.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Smart and humorous, negotiating some provocative territory with grace and flair and employing the Cinderella motif with quiet effectiveness.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Engaging. The mystery and its resolution...raise thought-provoking questions about cultural expectations for girls and women.” — Publishers Weekly