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ladybanecourt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is the third-ever fairytale retelling that I have read, and let me tell you something: fairytale retellings slap. I can confidently tell you that I found this book to be a wonderful retelling that really just boils down to taking back our control over the narrative. To raise our voice against oppression and not be silent to the plight of our fellow people.
It's filled with interesting characters and a storyline that kept me hooked whenever I read it. Plus, as someone who has a short attention span, the short chapters kept me engaged, so that's definitely a plus in my book.
Cinderella Is Dead is definitely a story that deals with a lot of heavy themes, and though it is fantastical in its setting, it exposes heavy-hitting truths about a society that reflects our own. You'll definitely find out when you read the book, so I encourage you to read it! ✨
P.S. For a lot of reasons, I feel like this book will make for a REALLY good film. I'd definitely watch.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Misogyny, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Trafficking
Minor: Homophobia
lentils1012's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I also was kinda surprised by the amount of toxic masculinity but it was great to see the protagonist fight against it and being very brave. I loved Sophia und Constance and their relationship, especially if you compare it to Sophia's relationship with Erin.
The only thing which confused me a bit was Amina's character and behavior. Therefore I maybe would have liked the book to be a bit longer for a better understanding of what she did in the end.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Animal death, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, and Murder
Minor: Slavery, Torture, Kidnapping, Bullying, and Death of parent
cinnamonghostie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Murder, Child death, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Death, and Torture
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Vomit and Classism
micaelacccc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Classism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Death, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, and Confinement
Minor: Grief and Kidnapping
impalalibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is so amazing all throughout, I absolutely adore the main characters, their actions, their bravery, their connection.
I love how this book in many ways silently referred to real life, in means of oppression and the way too many countries are lead. It gave me chills an uncountable amount of time and I just loved every second of it.
If I could give a book 6 stars, this would be it!
Graphic: Death and Homophobia
Moderate: Abandonment and Domestic abuse
chelskiig's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Violence
mariamj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Sexual harassment, Death, and Sexism
Moderate: Trafficking, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pedophilia and Homophobia
dev921's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, Body horror, Confinement, and Child death
carmineslamp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
veskumelooni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Minor: Domestic abuse and Death