Ell has spent years toiling away for her cruel stepfamily. So when Prince Bayardwho seems to have difficulty recognizing facesshows up at her door with a glass slipper, Ell allows him to believe she danced with him at the ball. Theres just one problem: Ell didnt attend the ball and shes never met the prince before in her life. But if its a choice between moving to the royal palace or staying home, Ell is willing to say anything to escape.

However, Ell finds that being royalty comes with its own problems. Bayards sister, the princess, has gone missing. The king is preparing for war against the fae. And Maxim, Bayards treacherous (and handsome) best friend, appears to know Ell is lying.

If Ell wants to keep this life shes stolen, shes going to have to roll up her sleeves and rescue herself.