Cinderella Is Dead
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron, published by Bloomsbury USA on July 7, 2020, is a 400-page young adult fiction novel that offers a unique retelling of the classic Cinderella story. Set 200 years after the original tale, the narrative explores a kingdom where teen girls must attend an Annual Ball, facing the pressure of being chosen by suitors. If they are not selected, their fate remains grim. The story follows sixteen-year-old Sophia, who prefers to marry her childhood friend Erin rather than participate in this tradition.
In her quest for freedom, Sophia flees to Cinderella’s mausoleum, where she meets Constance, the last descendant of Cinderella. Together, they embark on a mission to challenge the oppressive norms of their society. This edition delves into themes of friendship, rebellion, and the reexamination of fairy tales, encouraging readers to question the narratives they have been told. With elements of romance and a focus on girls and women, this fresh perspective invites a deeper understanding of the constructs surrounding them.
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“Wholly original and captivating.” – Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely
Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that’s perfect for fans of Dhonielle Clayton and Melissa Albert.
It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl’s display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again.
Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all–and in the process, they learn that there’s more to Cinderella’s story than they ever knew . . .
This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they’ve been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.
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