What I love about these characters is that the author has given Ella real flaws that aren't just conveniently disappeared or gotten rid of. This was EXACTLY what i was hoping for because instead of annoying teen drama the author addresses all that **** that went down with Ella's evil stepfamily and all the **** that's going on with Ella's newfound celebrity status. This is definitely a solid follow up and it basically just reads like a true continuation of the first book. I wasn't disappointed with this book at all though! I couldn't put it down. I've been in a major book slump too, so i wasn't sure i'd even be able to finish it without having an audio version. I don't even think it's been a year since i discovered it, but i think I've listened to it on audio at least 3 times since then (which is crazy for me). I was fully prepared to be disappointed with this book since i really loved the first one ( Cinder & Ella (Cinder & Ella #1)) so much. She's trying to grow up and come into her own but she also has to adjust to the fame and scrutiny that comes with being Brian's girlfriend while dealing with all the angst that comes with her evil step family. It's been a week since Ella went to Brian's movie premiere. But read Cinder and Ella first before you read this one. When we learn to do that, we can love others more fully and wholly.

We all have flaws that we need to learn to love and accept about ourselves. I love their love story, and found the theme of this story so moving. Brian is so funny, yet so perfect for Ella. I loved reading both Brian’s and Ella’s sides of their continued love story. This book is so raw, yet so insanely beautiful. That’s harder to do than she ever imagined, especially when horrid, sneaky paparazzi trick her into sharing her insecurities to the world. But to get there, Ellamara will need to learn to love herself, flaws and all. This story goes into their relationship to see if they can have their happily ever after. But what Ella’s snarky attitude hides so well is her insecurities about her flawed and imperfect body. Being Brian’s girlfriend is overwhelming, especially since the world seems to want to know every detail of their lives together. Ella is a scarred victim from a car crash and fire that burned 70% of her body last year and killed her mother. This is the sequel to Cinder and Ella, and picks up on the celebrated couple’s lives a week after they finally meet in person after a three year online relationship.

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