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Genre/Form: | Young adult fiction Fantasy fiction Fiction Young adult works |
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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Bayron, Kalynn, Cinderella is dead New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020. (DLC) 2019048163 |
Material Type: | Fiction, Secondary (senior high) school |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Kalynn Bayron |
ISBN: | 9781547603879 1547603879 9781526621979 1526621975 |
OCLC Number: | 1130358790 |
Target Audience: | Ages 13+.; Grades 10-12. |
Description: | 389 pages ; 22 cm |
Responsibility: | Kalynn Bayron. |
Abstract:
Two hundred years after Cinderella found her prince, 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. Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. Sophia tries to flee the ball, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella's mausoleum. Together with Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters, Sophia vows to bring down the king once and for all. -- adapted from jacket
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Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairytale ... She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after * New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer * A richly diverse and lovely read ... relevant, modern and inclusive * NetGalley Reviewer * This was gay, romantic and perfectly set, with a mixture of traditional fairy tale elements that were flipped on their head and new elements that made it seem less susceptible to tropes and problems. It was a really enjoyable read and really put an exciting, original spin on the Cinderella tale * NetGalley Reviewer * Did somebody say feminist? As someone who was raised on fairy tales and Disney, practically conditioned to believe the woman was supposed to be rescued by the man, I ADORED this book. I was captivated from the start and the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ themes warmed my heart. I can't wait to see what Bayron does next * NetGalley Reviewer * Cinderella Is Dead is an incredible feminist retelling of the classic tale I never knew I needed in my life, but I'm so glad it exists * NetGalley Reviewer * Full of power, humour, strength and love, "Cinderella Is Dead" shows itself to be one of the most engaging novels I've encountered this year. With a powerful story that is about doing what is right and a host of characters you come to care for deeply, I can find so few faults with this. It will be one I recommend to everyone over the next few months * NetGalley Reviewer * Read more...


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