Cinderella Is Dead by Bayron, Kalynn

"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.

Author: Kalynn Bayron
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Published: 07/07/2020
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781547603879
Age Range: 13-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 512005 / Cinderella Is Dead


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/20/2020 pg. 1
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2020 - Recommended - Readable
Publishers Weekly 07/13/2020
Shelf Awareness 07/10/2020
Booklist 09/01/2020 pg. 97
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001

About the Author

Kalynn Bayron is a debut author and 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 theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas with her family.
@KalynnBayron