I was captivated from the start and the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ themes warmed my heart. It was a really enjoyable read and really put an exciting, original spin on the Cinderella tale ― NetGalley Reviewerĭid somebody say feminist? As someone who was raised on fairy tales and Disney, practically conditioned to believe the woman was supposed to be rescued by the man, I ADORED this book. This was gay, romantic and perfectly set, with a mixture of traditional fairy tale elements that were flipped on their head and new elements that made it seem less susceptible to tropes and problems. relevant, modern and inclusive ― NetGalley Reviewer She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after ― New York Times bestselling author Brigid KemmererĪ richly diverse and lovely read.

Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairytale. Īnd don't miss THIS POISON HEART, the next YA blockbuster from Kalynn Bayron, coming soon! And there she meets someone who will show her that she has the power to remake her world. Alone and terrified, she finds herself hiding in Cinderella's tomb. And when Sophia's night at the ball goes horribly wrong, she must run for her life. are forfeit.īut Sophia doesn't want to be chosen - she's in love with her best friend, Erin, and hates the idea of being traded like cattle. For the lives of those not chosen by a man at the ball. And every girl knows that she has only one chance. Because every girl has to recite it daily, from when she's tiny until the night she's sent to the royal ball for choosing. Sophia knows the story though, off by heart.

It's 200 years since Cinderella found her prince, but the fairytale is over.

10 Books to thank your favorite teacherĪ thrilling and original twist on the Cinderella story - breaking stereotypes of race, gender and sexuality to create a brand-new YA fairytale and a heroine for our times.

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