![]() Girls hope to find a suitor at the ball–but only because if they don’t they risk disappearing or being forced into menial labor. People pray to the spirit of Cinderella, not to wish for happiness, but to hope their daughters won’t be disappeared by the palace guard. But rather than a romantic tradition, the events have been corrupted and used to control the citizenry by the corrupt monarchy. ![]() ![]() Every girl in the city must not only know the story by heart, but they are all commanded to dress up and attend a ball at the palace, just like Cinderella did. Rather, Cinderella was a real woman, and her legacy has grown and has been codified into the very law of the land. The legend of Cinderella isn’t just a tale to the citizens of Lille. Cinderella is Dead is perfect for those who want something more from the original Cinderella story. Rather, it’s something I found even more exciting: imagining the consequences of a fairy tale after the tale, not just for the characters themselves, but generations down the line. Cinderella is Dead is not a re-telling of Cinderella, which is a trope that I do love but that I’m getting a tad bit weary of. It’s great to read some exciting new releases and promote new books during a time when we all desperately need good distractions. ![]() I was very excited to get ahold of this ebook, because I’ve been listening to a lot of YA audiobooks lately while doing other things, and so I’ve gotten on a fantasy YA kick. ![]()
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