Cinderella Is Dead
What's it about
Ever wonder what happens after "happily ever after"? What if Cinderella's story was a lie, used to control women for generations? Get ready to shatter the fairytale and discover a world where girls are forced into a terrifying annual ball to be chosen by suitors. You'll follow Sophia, a brave girl who would rather marry her best friend, Erin, than any man in the kingdom. Learn how she flees the ball, uncovers the dark truth behind Cinderella's legacy, and joins a rebellion to dismantle the patriarchy and write her own ending. This is the story of fighting for your own happily ever after.
Meet the author
Kalynn Bayron is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for her masterful retellings of classic fairy tales through a queer, Black lens. A classically trained vocalist who once performed in a touring rock band, Bayron now channels her creative passion into crafting fantasy novels that challenge traditional narratives. Her work, including the award-winning Cinderella Is Dead, is inspired by her desire to see inclusive representation in the stories she and her children love, creating new worlds where everyone can be the hero.
What's it about
Ever wonder what happens after "happily ever after"? What if Cinderella's story was a lie, used to control women for generations? Get ready to shatter the fairytale and discover a world where girls are forced into a terrifying annual ball to be chosen by suitors. You'll follow Sophia, a brave girl who would rather marry her best friend, Erin, than any man in the kingdom. Learn how she flees the ball, uncovers the dark truth behind Cinderella's legacy, and joins a rebellion to dismantle the patriarchy and write her own ending. This is the story of fighting for your own happily ever after.
Meet the author
Kalynn Bayron is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for her masterful retellings of classic fairy tales through a queer, Black lens. A classically trained vocalist who once performed in a touring rock band, Bayron now channels her creative passion into crafting fantasy novels that challenge traditional narratives. Her work, including the award-winning Cinderella Is Dead, is inspired by her desire to see inclusive representation in the stories she and her children love, creating new worlds where everyone can be the hero.
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