61 pages • 2 hours read
Kalynn BayronCinderella is Dead
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Kalynn Bayron's Cinderella Is Dead, sixteen-year-old Sophia Grimmins, who is a lesbian, lives in the kingdom of Mersailles where young women must attend an annual ball to be chosen by suitors or face severe consequences. Sophia escapes the ball, meeting Constance, the last descendant of Cinderella. Together, they uncover the truth behind the original fairy tale and work to overthrow the oppressive monarchy. This novel includes anti-gay bias, misogyny, and physical abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron has been praised for its fresh, LGBTQ+ inclusive take on a classic fairy tale. Reviewers appreciate the strong feminist message and the diverse representation. However, some critics feel that the pacing is uneven and that character development at times lacks depth. Overall, it is considered a bold and inventive reimagining.
Who Should Read Cinderella is Dead?
Readers who enjoy feminist twists on classic tales, LGBTQ+ representation, and strong heroines will love Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron. Fans of The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas will find this book compelling and imaginative.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Fantasy
Romance
LGBTQ
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Identity: Femininity