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"Queer black girls team up to overthrow the patriarchy in the former kingdom of Cinderella"--
A thrilling and original twist on the Cinderella story – breaking stereotypes of race, gender and sexuality to create a brand-new YA fairytale and a heroine for our times
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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
“An intense experience, but a captivating one.” - Paper Lanterns Magazine
Two hundred years have passed since Cinderella found her prince, but the fairytale is over.
Sophia knows Cinderella’s story by heart. Every girl in the kingdom must recite it daily from a tender age until the night she is sent to the royal ball, where she may be chosen by a suitor. Girls have only one chance, and those not chosen … their lives are effectively over, in service or worse.
But Sophia is different. She doesn’t want to be chosen; her heart already belongs to her best friend, Erin. The very notion of being treated like an object, traded from one man to another, is abhorrent to her. When the fateful night of the ball arrives, it descends into chaos, forcing Sophia to flee for her life.
Alone and terrified, Sophia finds refuge in a place laden with history and legend: Cinderella’s tomb. In the darkness, she encounters an unexpected ally with promises of a new perspective on the world she thought she knew so well. This encounter becomes the catalyst for Sophia to embrace her inner strength and challenge the oppressive societal norms enforced by the kingdom.
Cinderella Is Dead is an electrifying twist on the classic fairytale that breathes new life into familiar lore. This enthralling story of resistance and hope will inspire readers to shatter confining stereotypes and chase their dreams, no matter the cost.
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Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron is praised for its original and captivating story, offering a feminist retelling of the classic fairytale. Reviewers highlight its inclusivity, LGBTQIA+ themes, and modern relevance. The novel is described as rich, diverse, powerful, and engaging, with a compelling narrative that reimagines traditional elements.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526621979
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury YA
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Kalynn Bayron's debut novel, Cinderella Is Dead, was the winner of the Books Are My Bag YA category 2020; Wordery's children's book of the year 2020; shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice YA Fantasy 2020 and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021. Kalynn is a classically trained vocalist. She grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she’s not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theatre, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas with her family. kalynnbayron.com @KalynnBayron
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