Cinderella Is Dead

Description

“Cinderella Is Dead” by Kalynn Bayron is a bold YA fantasy set 200 years after Cinderella’s time. In the kingdom of Lille, girls are forced to attend annual balls to be chosen as wives—or face dire consequences. Sixteen-year-old Sophia, who dreams of marrying her best friend Erin, defies this oppressive system. Escaping the ball, she teams up with Constance, a descendant of Cinderella’s stepsisters, to uncover the truth behind the fairy tale and challenge the kingdom’s patriarchal rule. This reimagined tale weaves themes of rebellion, identity, and the power of rewriting one’s story.