According to New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer, "Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairytale... She rips it apart and rebuilds it into an entirely original and engaging story where girls ultimately pick for themselves who lives happily ever after." 'A richly diverse and lovely read ... current, present and inclusive' - Reviewer for NetGalley An intense but captivating experience, according to Paper Lanterns Magazine Since Cinderella found her prince 200 years ago, the story has come to an end. Sophia, meanwhile, is a rote learner of the tale. Because from the time they are young until the night they are sent to the royal ball for selection, every girl is required to recite it every day. And each and every female is aware that she only gets one chance. Because those whose lives are not chosen by a man at the ball are deemed to be forfeit. Sophia, however, doesn't want to be picked because she loves her best friend Erin and despises the concept of being treated like a commodity. Sophia has to flee for her life when her night at the ball goes horribly wrong. She finds herself hiding in Cinderella's grave, alone and afraid. There she meets someone who will empower her by demonstrating her ability to change the course of her life. An exhilarating retelling of the traditional fable that will encourage girls to reject constricting expectations and pursue their aspirations!