A review by waywardcrow
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

adventurous dark inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The first 150 pages of this book were very difficult for me to get through, mostly because I was not expecting the darkness of this story. It very much feels like a fantasy version of the Handmaid's Tale Lite. But, once I got past my initial shock, I became very interested in the plot and the characters. In the beginning, I couldn't understand Sophia's actions but by the end, appreciated her unwavering resolve and realized it's necessity to defeat the evil. This is a very unique retelling of Cinderella that in my opinion, more accurately captures the patriarchal society we live in. It is especially timely as I read this after the repeal of Roe vs. 
Wade and the rise in far right conservatism against women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ people.
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