Kalynn Bayron's YA fantasy retelling flips the classic fairytale on its head. Set 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, the kingdom now forces young women to attend the Annual Ball, where men choose wives. Teen girls are 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 refuses to conform, dreaming instead of marrying her best friend Erin. Her rebellion sparks a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind Cinderella's story and reclaim freedom for the women of the kingdom. This bold twist transforms the familiar tale into a feminist, queer-centered narrative about resistance, truth, and rewriting history.
Praised for its diverse cast and inventive premise, critics call it a bold twist on the classic Cinderella story with strong appeal to fans of YA fantasy retellings. Popular with readers who love empowering, imaginative fairytale retellings and BookTok favorites. On Goodreads, Cinderella Is Dead holds an average rating of 3.67/5 from over 86,000 readers, with more than 31,000 reviews.
Condition: Very Good - minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight Format: Paperback
