Cinderella is dead

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A fantasy heist novel featuring diverse characters challenging societal expectations. The story centers on marginalized individuals working together against powerful systems. It shares thematic similarities with 'Cinderella is Dead' in its exploration of resistance and personal agency.

Dread Nation

Justina Ireland

An alternate history novel reimagining societal structures through a supernatural lens. The protagonist fights against systemic racism and oppression in a zombie-filled post-Civil War America. Like 'Cinderella is Dead', it subverts historical narratives and centers on a strong, rebellious young woman.

Children of Blood and Bone

Tomi Adeyemi

A West African-inspired fantasy about magical resistance against oppression. The novel centers on reclaiming cultural power and challenging systemic injustice. It shares thematic similarities with 'Cinderella is Dead' in its exploration of personal and collective empowerment.

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

A dark fantasy reimagining of fairy tale tropes featuring a strong female protagonist challenging established power structures. The story follows a human girl navigating a dangerous faerie court, subverting traditional magical narratives. Like 'Cinderella is Dead', it deconstructs classic fairy tale expectations and centers on a young woman's rebellion against oppressive systems.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

A fantasy novel set in a brutal, oppressive world where characters fight against systemic injustice. The narrative centers on resistance and personal transformation. Like 'Cinderella is Dead', it explores themes of rebellion and challenging established power structures.

Girls of Paper and Fire

Natasha Ngan

A fantasy novel featuring a young woman fighting against a patriarchal system of oppression. The story centers on resistance, personal empowerment, and challenging systemic injustice. Similar to 'Cinderella is Dead', it offers a powerful narrative of female agency in a restrictive society.

Legendborn

Tracy Deonn

A contemporary fantasy novel exploring magical systems through a Black girl's perspective. The protagonist uncovers hidden histories and challenges established power structures. Like 'Cinderella is Dead', it offers a nuanced examination of systemic oppression and personal empowerment.

Ash

Malinda Lo

A queer retelling of Cinderella that explores themes of agency and personal choice. The protagonist reimagines her destiny beyond traditional fairy tale constraints. This novel shares similar feminist and LGBTQ+ themes with 'Cinderella is Dead', challenging classic narrative expectations.

The Gilded Ones

Namina Forna

A West African-inspired fantasy about young women fighting against patriarchal systems. The novel centers on female solidarity and challenging societal expectations. Similar to 'Cinderella is Dead', it reimagines traditional narrative structures with a focus on female agency.

Serpent & Dove

Shelby Mahurin

A fantasy novel exploring themes of forbidden love and challenging societal expectations. The story features characters defying traditional roles and magical systems. Like 'Cinderella is Dead', it offers a narrative of personal agency and resistance.

Graceling

Kristin Cashore

A fantasy novel featuring a powerful female protagonist challenging gender expectations. The story explores personal autonomy and resistance against restrictive societal norms. It shares thematic elements with 'Cinderella is Dead' in its critique of predetermined roles.

A Blade So Black

L.L. McKinney

A modern urban fantasy retelling of Alice in Wonderland with a Black female protagonist. The novel blends contemporary settings with magical elements, challenging traditional fantasy tropes. Similar to 'Cinderella is Dead', it offers a fresh, empowering perspective on classic narrative structures.

Carry On

Rainbow Rowell

A magical fantasy that subverts traditional chosen one narratives. The story features LGBTQ+ characters challenging established magical systems. Similar to 'Cinderella is Dead', it offers a fresh perspective on classic fantasy tropes.