Over the course of time, readers continue to be introduced to various retellings of the fairytale “Cinderella,” in children's literature and young adult fiction. This research looks at three retellings of “Cinderella” to investigate the significant similarities and differences that emerge. Using adaptation theory and structuralist theory, this paper analyzes the significance of selected adaptations relating to human experience and the need for continued reinvention of “Cinderella.” This paper excerpts a longer project analyzing “Cinderella,” by the Brothers Grimm; Ella Enchanted, by Gail Carson Levine; Cinder, by Marissa Meyer; and Geekerella, by Ashley Poston. These books are selected for their popularity as gauged by bestsellers lists, ratings from Goodreads, and ratings from Amazon. The analysis draws attention to reused themes, characters (i.e. foils, protagonist, love interest), and settings in retellings as compared to the original story. Retellings of “Cinderella” have been published nearly every year since Ella Enchanted boomed in 1997. With two decades of consistent Cinderella retellings, it is enlightening to reconsider the continued use of this story. It is not surprising that Cinderella's story is recycled. What is interesting to note, however, is the need to retell it in so many different formats and contexts. One possible explanation for all these retellings is that this is a way for publishers to make additional money from similar stories. Nonetheless, “Cinderella” is a classic fairytale, beloved by many, and retellings allow readers, young and old, to relive the story with new and modern twists.