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naomiysl 's review for:
Cinderella Is Dead
by Kalynn Bayron
This book contains the most accurate to life queer moment I maybe have ever read, and for that it gets all the stars. And then then they overthrow the patriarchy!
I will note, however, that despite its general loveliness this book does suffer from two very common issues:
1) Our protagonist just magically knows and agreed with current morality despite growing up in her highly patriarchal society.
2) It's too damn long! I guess that's what happens when I read YA instead of midgrade.
Still, I'm not taking off any stars. Because Black lesbian teenager overthrows the patriarchy in a fantasy novel whose story arc is a fractured fairy tale checks literally every single box for me.
Spoiler
They talk about exes, and moving on, and are really supportive of each other's pasts, and THEN kiss. It's lovely.I will note, however, that despite its general loveliness this book does suffer from two very common issues:
1) Our protagonist just magically knows and agreed with current morality despite growing up in her highly patriarchal society.
2) It's too damn long! I guess that's what happens when I read YA instead of midgrade.
Still, I'm not taking off any stars. Because Black lesbian teenager overthrows the patriarchy in a fantasy novel whose story arc is a fractured fairy tale checks literally every single box for me.