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A review by irisfromthevillage
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

The concept of the book definitely spoke to me and I'm so sad I didn't love it! I think this book would be great for someone's first venture into fairytale adaptations who is looking for a relatively fast paced and quick read.

The main issue for me is Bayron did a lot of telling, not showing. I realize this is why I didn't connect with Sophia. Other characters told me she was in love, first with Erin and then suddenly with Constance, and they told me she was brave and exceptional. The inner workings of Sophia that were given, simply didn't show this. As a result, Sophia felt like an object the other characters' shaped rather than a fully realized person. I don't need a character to be likeable, but it is important to me that they feel real.
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