Book Summary and Reviews of Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

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"Flipping the Cinderella tale on its head, Bayron's take challenges patriarchy with kick-butt heroines and a counter-story that will forever change how readers perceive fairy tales. Though Sophia's bravery and cunning alongside her stereotype-shattering Black girl beauty will have readers rooting for her, the steady dose of unanticipated events, alliances, and realizations will have them asking, "Can she actually do this?" A fast-paced read, this title will challenge readers' conceptions on many fronts, garnering wide attention by way of our shared experiences of the Cinderella trope." —Booklist (starred review)

"There are many things about Cinderella Is Dead that are fantastic, from the fiercely heroic teen girls to the thoroughly despicable villains, but what I loved the most about this novel is the meticulous manner in which Bayron tackles the classic story and exposes each and every one of its flaws. The worldbuilding is perfect, the at­tention to detail outstanding, and the characters, both major and minor, deeply developed. The whole package is presented in this novel and it delivers like the sweet sword of fairytale justice we did not know we needed. Finally, Cinderella has her true champion, and we can put that damn glass slipper to rest forever." —Locus

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Kalynn Bayron

Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate, You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight and Sleep Like Death, and the middle grade Vanquishers series. She is a classically trained vocalist, and 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 Ithaca, New York with her family.

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