There are other instances in the book where the reader simply is told what Sophia and Constance are doing, which does little to build any form of tension or suspense. Whilst I LOVE the deviation from the original Cinderella story which pits women against each other and has them compete for the affection of a man (really, what sort of lesson does that teach young boys and girls) I do wish that the reveal was a bit more exciting, instead of having Constance just tell Sophia the true story. Constance reveals that the stepmother and sisters were not wicked, in fact the stepmother (Lady Davis) cared for Cinderella like she was her own after her parents suspicious death. She is a descendant of Gabrielle, one of the supposed wicked stepsisters. Whilst on the run she meets the enchanting Constance. The main storyline begins after a series of events at the choosing ceremony forces Sophia to run away. They are simply portrayed as being in a loving, equal relationship. Missing the ball will result in punishment for the girls and their families, therefore Erin refuses to leaveīayron’s depiction of a same-sex couple is refreshing. Sophia doesn’t want to be picked by a man, all she wants is to run away with her girlfriend Erin. Only now, women have no say in their future. In a similar way to Cinderella men use the ball to choose a wife. Unlike other girls in Mersailles Sophia vocalises her hatred of the ritual “choosing” which happens at the ball. We meet our heroine Sophia a few days before this ball.
At the ball, a choosing ceremony takes place, where men choose their wives. King Manford is holding a ball to celebrate 200 years since Cinderella met Prince Charming. However, by including it near the beginning Bayron raises suspision that all may not be what is seems with the story. This text is very similar to the Cinderella story we all know. Bayron uses excerpts from the palace appoved text. It is now a legal requirement that every girl knows the Cinderella story off by heart (well the palace approved version).
I ended up reading it in a day, I simply couldn’t (and didn’t want to) put it down! I’ll never look at classic Cinderella in the same way again.Ĭinderella is Dead is set 200 years after Cinderella finds her prince at the ball in the kingdom of Mersailles.
So a book which retold that story drew me in instantly.
I grew up obsessed with Disney and Cinderella was one of the first films I watched. I picked up Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron as a holiday read.
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