Cinderella Is Dead — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"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 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl's display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again.
Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella's mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all--and in the process, they learn that there's more to Cinderella's story than they ever knew . . .
This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they've been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinderella Is Dead appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of domestic abuse, murder, and physical assault, indicating a significant presence of violence in the story. No elements of scary content detected in the search results.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have violence?
The narrative includes themes of domestic abuse, murder, and physical assault, indicating a significant presence of violence in the story.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have scary content?
No elements of scary content detected in the search results.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the search results.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have racial/cultural content?
The book centers on the experiences of Black characters in a society that enforces strict racial and gender norms, highlighting the intersection of race and gender in its themes.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have sexual identity?
The book includes references to sexual assault, specifically nonconsensual kissing, and explores themes of sexuality within a restrictive society.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have gender roles?
The story critiques traditional gender roles by depicting a totalitarian patriarchy where women have no rights, and it promotes themes of empowerment and self-agency among female characters.
Does Cinderella Is Dead have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features queer Black girls as central characters who challenge a patriarchal society. It is described as a retelling of Cinderella that includes LGBTQ+ themes, particularly focusing on same-sex relationships.
