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Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
5.0
adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was an excellent YA fantasy retelling. The fairytale elements combined with an adventure quest melded well. Our main character is likable but flawed, and was written with a good amount of growth and depth. The supporting cast, all tasked with a seemingly impossible situation, made difficult choices with a lot of different perspectives that made the world feel fleshed out. 
It had great queer representation, lessons on empowering yourself and others plus a really fun plot.