Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Hello, Cruel Heart by Maureen Johnson


In the summer of 1967, Estella is creating costumes for herself, Jasper and Horace to steal to survive, but she wants so much more.  On a chance encounter she meets a wealthy brother and sister who take her into their fold because of her clothes she designed and flair.  As Estella sees how they live she wants to join a normal society where she can design clothes and fit in with the wealthy.  However, her Cruella side comes into play and things go south in a hurry.

This is NOT a retell of the newest Disney movie, which I was worried it would be.  It is another part of her life and story.  Johnson did a good job of adding more depth and character to a familiar villain and how she got that way.  Fun, fast read for anyone wanting more of Cruella's history.



 

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