Review by kingrosereads - Cinderella Is Dead

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Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

3.25

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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: Yes

I loved this book! Originally I thought it was weird that a fairytale was use to rule a kingdom, but then I realised it was a piece of history spun into a pack of lies to force the people into submission. I liked Sophia a lot, hated Erin but understood where she was coming from, and I liked Constance a lot. Another red headed warrior goddess who likes to get stabby.
I only wish that the book was longer to create a more believable timeline of the events, develop the growing feelings between Sophia and Constance, and Sophia’s own character development. The 386 pages is not enough. I wish there was just Sophia and Constance traveling through the woods for like a month or so, trying to locate this witch and Constance training Sophia to fight and looking through this book that she has.
Other than that, I think this book has a unique take on the Cinderella story, teaches a very valuable lesson on owning your self worth and encouraging people to rise up against tyranny and oppression. It also has incredible representation and I love that Sophia loves the skin she’s in and recognises her beauty.