I also got to buddy read it with some incredible people, so that made it even better.įirstly, I want to draw attention to the stunning cover. The premise- a subverted fairy tale retelling, is exactly the kind of YA trope I live for, so I was excited when I received a copy of the book. Several weeks before I requested this book, I started hearing whispers about it, hyping it up. Please note, I’m including a CW here for domestic abuse. 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.įirst up, thanks to Netgalley and Bloomsbury for an ARC of this book! 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. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. 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. From Goodreads: It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over.

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