*"Cinderella Is Dead"* by Kalynn Bayron is a YA fantasy set 200 years after Cinderella's story, where the kingdom of Lille oppresses women and forces them to attend an annual ball to secure a husband. The protagonist, 16-year-old Sophia, rejects these oppressive traditions, especially since she's in love with her best friend, Erin. After fleeing the ball, Sophia meets Constance, a descendant of Cinderella's stepsister, and together they uncover the truth about the real Cinderella story. The two join forces to challenge the corrupt kingdom, fighting for women's freedom and rewriting history.

paperback, 400 pages.