Cinderella Is Dead

"Wholly original and captivating." - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that's perfect for fans of Dhonielle Clayton and Melissa Albert. It's been 200 years since Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. In the kingdom of Lille, young women have two options: arrive at the ball to be selected as a wife, or forfeit their lives. Sophia's options are even more limited, especially when she'd rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. Tonight, she'll make a desperate decision to flee once and for all. She never expected that running for her life would open a new door with a girl named Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her stepsisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all--and light a spark that could change the world as they know it. Perfect for readers seeking out: - Fairy tale reimaginings - Queer stories - Powerful female main characters

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. www.kalynnbayron.com @KalynnBayron