The Dark Ascension Series: The Wicked Ones

In "The Wicked Ones," the first installment of the Dark Ascension series by Robin Benway, readers delve into the untold story of Cinderella's infamous stepsisters, Drizella and Anastasia. As they strive to escape their mother, Lady Tremaine's harsh rule, the sisters discover fleeting glimpses of hope and ambition on the brink of their royal debut. With dreams of love and freedom in their hearts, they grapple with the question of whether embracing wickedness might be their only path to survival in a cold and unforgiving world.