I don't think you're being unreasonable. I agree that Ijori makes a terrible mistake when Aza is revealed as singing for Ivi, but I think he can be forgiven because Aza kept a lot back from him (for good reason). As FAIREST is written now, though, Aza and Ijori love each other, and Aza and Uju don't. If Uju and Aza were going to wind up together, I would have had to bring Uju into the story much earlier and made him a more important character--it would have been a different book!
Dear Ms. Levine,
Umm... My first one didn't go through, so I am trying again.
I don't think Aza and Ijori are a very good match. He forsook her at the first sign of trouble. Instead, Uju should have been younger, and Aza should have married him instead. I feel that Ella and Char are a much better match. Please respond, for I fear I am being unreasonable.
Anni
P.S. I looove all your books!!! Thank you for being such a good writer!!! Keep up all the good work!!!
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Anni
09/08/2025 -
18:17 -
City: Orlando -
State: Florida -
Country: United States of America
Hi Gail!
I wanted to send my letter here instead of hand writing it, although I will probably do that too.
I first read Ella Enchanted in 2008 when I was in third grade. It was instantly my favorite. I remember it feeling so magical and relatable. I wanted to be just as brave, kind, and silly as Ella. It was such a fun read, I think I read it four times that year alone. Since then it has consistently been my favorite book. I love The Color Purple too, but when people ask me my favorite book, for 17 years it has been Ella Enchanted. I reread it once a year at the very least. Whenever I needed to write about a book I chose Ella. It is just so fun and well written. I remember not understanding any of the made up languages in the book but wanting to pronounce them right, and reading the definitions in the back. I just wanted to share that your work means so much to me. It has since I was young and will continue to be something I love and share with the children I teach. Thank you for writing it. Truly it is the most special book in the world to me.
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Camryn
09/02/2025 -
06:24 -
City: Lynden -
State: Washington -
Country: United States
Dear Mrs. Levine,
Hi! My name is Hannah! I have been feeling very nostalgic lately - I just started law school and spend all my time in the library just like I did in elementary school (with a different workload)!
In my nostalgic moments, I have remembered how much I loved reading your books while sitting in the library during recess. I just ordered a few online in hopes to read them again, the Princess Tales are a little hard to find in new or like new condition hardcovers, but I think I found some. I can't wait to revisit them!
Thank you for writing such amazing stories!
I also love writing (and illustrating), though I don't have much time for it at the moment. Do you have any advice for good work-life balance as an aspiring writer (especially one who can't pursue it full-time yet)?
Thank you,
Hannah B
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Hannah B
08/30/2025 -
03:29 -
City: Lubbock -
State: Texas -
Country: USA
Hello Mrs. Levine,
I just wanted to come here and thank you for sharing your stories with us. I read them as a kid, and even got to see you at the Texas Book Festival a few times. I am now 30 years old and I still love reading my favorites (The Fairy's Return, Fairest, and the Two Princesses of Bamarre). Do you have a favorite of your works? Thank you again for all the magic!
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Lorellye Macomber
07/30/2025 -
14:56 -
City: Houston -
State: TX -
Country: United States
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I don't think you're being unreasonable. I agree that Ijori makes a terrible mistake when Aza is revealed as singing for Ivi, but I think he can be forgiven because Aza kept a lot back from him (for good reason). As FAIREST is written now, though, Aza and Ijori love each other, and Aza and Uju don't. If Uju and Aza were going to wind up together, I would have had to bring Uju into the story much earlier and made him a more important character--it would have been a different book!
Gail
Umm... My first one didn't go through, so I am trying again.
I don't think Aza and Ijori are a very good match. He forsook her at the first sign of trouble. Instead, Uju should have been younger, and Aza should have married him instead. I feel that Ella and Char are a much better match. Please respond, for I fear I am being unreasonable.
Anni
P.S. I looove all your books!!! Thank you for being such a good writer!!! Keep up all the good work!!!
I wanted to send my letter here instead of hand writing it, although I will probably do that too.
I first read Ella Enchanted in 2008 when I was in third grade. It was instantly my favorite. I remember it feeling so magical and relatable. I wanted to be just as brave, kind, and silly as Ella. It was such a fun read, I think I read it four times that year alone. Since then it has consistently been my favorite book. I love The Color Purple too, but when people ask me my favorite book, for 17 years it has been Ella Enchanted. I reread it once a year at the very least. Whenever I needed to write about a book I chose Ella. It is just so fun and well written. I remember not understanding any of the made up languages in the book but wanting to pronounce them right, and reading the definitions in the back. I just wanted to share that your work means so much to me. It has since I was young and will continue to be something I love and share with the children I teach. Thank you for writing it. Truly it is the most special book in the world to me.
Hi! My name is Hannah! I have been feeling very nostalgic lately - I just started law school and spend all my time in the library just like I did in elementary school (with a different workload)!
In my nostalgic moments, I have remembered how much I loved reading your books while sitting in the library during recess. I just ordered a few online in hopes to read them again, the Princess Tales are a little hard to find in new or like new condition hardcovers, but I think I found some. I can't wait to revisit them!
Thank you for writing such amazing stories!
I also love writing (and illustrating), though I don't have much time for it at the moment. Do you have any advice for good work-life balance as an aspiring writer (especially one who can't pursue it full-time yet)?
Thank you,
Hannah B
I just wanted to come here and thank you for sharing your stories with us. I read them as a kid, and even got to see you at the Texas Book Festival a few times. I am now 30 years old and I still love reading my favorites (The Fairy's Return, Fairest, and the Two Princesses of Bamarre). Do you have a favorite of your works? Thank you again for all the magic!