Cinderella Is Dead

"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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Average rating: 7.51

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BamJam n' Glitter

Aug 30, 2024

10/10 stars

Honestly, this was the BEST take on Cinderella I have read in a while. Betrayal, secret love, and it gives a new world order type of feel. The author writes so detailed you see everything in your mind. I will read this again.

Shahna

Jul 18, 2024

8/10 stars

Loved it. I had a blast.

LMahoney

Jun 30, 2024

10/10 stars

an incredible re-telling of the popular fairy tale. This was the 2nd time I read this and it was just as amazing as the first time! I love the inclusivity and the FMC so much!

Lady (she/they)

Mar 04, 2024

8/10 stars

I always love the retelling of classic fairytales. It was a fun read. It is especially a fun read with Sapphics in it! Pacing was a little off and there are some characters who I wish were in it more. They felt introduced with major purpose and then become minor characters. the sudden drop of them make you question why they were even there at all and if the story would have made a difference if they were or weren't there. I can decipher what the authors intention was with the characters, but it lacked in displaying it.

Lanie Bookshelf

Nov 10, 2023

10/10 stars

Pacing, Great. Plot, Fantastic. Characters, Spectacular. You have to read this if you like fantasy, hi-fi, or anything of that sort.