New Releases by Kalynn Bayron

The dead don''t always stay dead in Kalynn Bayron''s compelling twist on the Frankenstein origin story. Seventeen-year-old Meka hasn''t had a good night''s sleep in years. Plagued by a recurring nightmare in which her father pulls her mother''s mangled body from a gruesome car wreck, Meka''s only solace is confiding her fears about the dream''s meaning to her boyfriend, Noah. But when Noah dies in a tragic accident, Meka''s world is torn apart. Heartbroken, Meka tries to move on, but strange things begin to happen. Someone is following Meka wherever she goes. The bracelet Noah was buried with reappears on Meka''s front step. And Meka''s nightmares start to evolve, becoming more and more twisted. Determined to make sense of everything, Meka must unravel a centuries-old secret and this dark truth to her family''s past.

Prinzessin Eve wurde seit ihrer Kindheit darauf trainiert, eines Tages gegen den Ritter anzutreten, der das Reich ihrer Mutter, Königin Regina, seit Jahrhunderten terrorisiert. Der Ritter ist ein mächtiger Zauberer, der Wünsche erfüllt. Doch seine Magie hat immer einen Preis, wie Königin Regina nur allzu gut weiß. Eves eigene magische Fähigkeit macht sie zu einer würdigen Gegnerin. Doch kurz vor Eves siebzehnten Geburtstag, vor dem entscheidenden Kampf, verhält sich Regina zunehmend seltsam: Fast jede Nacht spricht sie mit einem magischen Spiegel. Dann taucht ein Bote des Ritters auf, der Eve eine Nachricht über ihre Herkunft überbringt, die alles auf den Kopf stellt, was sie zu wissen glaubt. Um ihr Königreich zu retten, muss Eve kämpfen – aber wird sie den Mut finden, sich der Vergangenheit zu stellen?

Facing old friends and new foes, Boog and the Squad take their final stand against the undead in the heart-stopping conclusion to the Vanquishers series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron.

Já se passaram 200 anos desde que a Cinderela encontrou o seu príncipe, mas o conto de fadas chegou ao fim. Sophia tem 16 anos e está familiarizada com a história da Cinderela, pois todas as raparigas devem recitá-la diariamente, desde a infância até à noite em que se apresentam no baile anual. As jovens sabem da importância dessa noite, porque se não forem escolhidas por um cavalheiro, poderão ter as suas vidas condenadas. No entanto, Sophia não deseja ter essa sorte. Está secretamente apaixonada pela sua melhor amiga, Erin, e na noite do baile toma a decisão impulsiva de fugir do seu dever, escondendo-se no túmulo da Cinderela. Então, conhece Candace, que a ajudará a desvendar os segredos por detrás da história da Cinderela. Impelida por quebrar as regras do rei – que a impedem de ser quem realmente é –, Sophia parte numa jornada em que irá refazer o seu mundo... num que ELA deseja realmente viver. Uma reviravolta emocionante da história clássica que fará com que os leitores questionem os contos de fadas que sempre conheceram!

13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED... THE FIRST KILL. The White Guy Dies First includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this time, the white guy dies first. Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead.... A museum curator who despises “diasporic inaccuracies.” A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends forever.... These stories are filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, step onto the old plantation, and open the magician’s mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first. Edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker, including stories from bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming contributors: Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H. E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker. A collection you’ll be dying to talk about... if you survive it. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Cinderella is dead, but Snow White fights on . . . New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron makes her highly anticipated return to the realm of fairy tales with this thrilling twist on the classic story of Snow White. Princess Eve was raised with one purpose: to destroy the Knight. Far too many of subjects of Queen''s Bridge have been devastated by this evil sorcerer''s trickery. Eve''s own unique magic--the ability to conjure weapons from nature--makes her a worthy adversary. As she approaches her seventeenth birthday, Eve is ready to battle. But her mother, Queen Regina, has been acting bizarrely, talking to a strange mirror alone every night. Then a young man claiming to be the Knight''s messenger appears and shares a shocking truth about Eve''s past. Unsure of who to trust, Eve must find the courage to do what she''s always done: fight. But will it be enough to save her family and her queendom?

Face aux dieux éternels, quel est notre plus grand pouvoir ? Quel funeste destin braveriez-vous pour sauver ceux que vous aimez ? Briséis a une chance de sauver sa mère, mais pour cela il lui faudra accomplir l''impossible en réunissant tous les fragments du cœur d''Absyrte. Elle devra également se tourner vers une famille qu''elle n''a jamais connue afin d''y trouver sa place. Il est l''heure pour elle de découvrir toute l''étendue de ses dons... Mais Briséis n''est pas la seule à essayer de reconstituer le cœur, et ses adversaires ont une longueur d''avance sur elle afin de mettre leur terrible plan à exécution. Une course contre-la-montre mortelle s''enclenche pour notre héroïne et ses alliés, qui les emmènera à l''autre bout du monde. Mais personne, pas même les dieux grecs et leurs incroyables pouvoirs, n''empêchera Briséis de sauver ceux qu''elle aime. Traduit par Isabelle Pernot " Cette duologie plonge plus profondément dans la mythologie grecque, tout en décrivant des relations réalistes et pleines de nuance entre les personnages. " Kirkus Reviews " Une lecture verdoyante, aussi luxuriante que la végétation qu''elle contient, Ce Cœur empoisonné vous enveloppera dans ses lianes et ne vous lâchera plus. " K. Ancrum, autrice de Rois de cendres " Magnifique et envoûtant. " Tracy Deonn, autrice de Legendborn

Un vieux manoir, un jardin caché, une famille énigmatique... Ils seront la clé du secret de son pouvoir. Briséis a un don : elle fait croître et s''épanouir toutes les plantes qu''elle touche. Lorsque la tante de Briséis meurt et lui lègue un domaine délabré dans la campagne new-yorkaise, Bri et ses mamans espèrent qu''entourée de plantes et de fleurs elle apprendra enfin à contrôler son don. Mais cette nouvelle demeure leur réserve bien des surprises : d''étranges lettres attendent Briséis, et son jardin envahi par les plantes les plus mortelles ne s''ouvre qu''à certaines conditions... Quand des intrus tentent de pénétrer dans son nouveau foyer, l''héritage de Bri prend une tournure inattendue et elle est bien déterminée à en percer les mystères. Traduit de l''anglais par Isabelle Pernot. " Magnifique et envoûtant. " Tracy Deonn, autrice de Legendborn " Une lecture verdoyante, aussi luxuriante que la végétation qu''elle contient, Ce coeur empoisonné vous enveloppera dans ses lianes et ne vous lâchera plus. " K. Ancrum, autrice de Rois de cendres " Kalynn Bayron s''empare d''une histoire connue, en prend le contrepied et se l''approprie par une brillante démonstration de rythme et de construction de personnages dans le respect de son héritage littéraire. " E. K. Johnston, autrice de Ahsoka et A Thousand Nights

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* When the Doctor and Rose stumble across thirteen-year-old Lily, they both agree she needs their help. Lily thinks there are monsters in the closet, hiding under the bed. And that they''ve taken her mother and brother - who went missing months ago. When asked about the monster, Lily can only say it''s made of immense light and power. Rose and the Doctor must find out who and what the creature is, and where it''s taken Lily''s family. It is a search that will take them from the Cardiff Rift right back to the childhood of Lily''s grandmother, and another disappearance all those years ago . . .

Welcome to the Dark. We are all familiar with tropes of the horror genre: slasher and victims, demon and the possessed. Bloody screams, haunted visions, and the peddler of wares we aren''t sure we can trust. In this young adult horror anthology, fans of Jordan Peele, Lovecraft Country, and Horror Noire will get a little bit of everything they love—and a lot of what they fear—through a twisted blend of horror lenses, from the thoughtful to the terrifying. From haunted, hungry Victorian mansions, temporal monster–infested asylums, and ravaging zombie apocalypses, to southern gothic hoodoo practitioners and cursed patriarchs in search of Black Excellence, All These Sunken Souls features the chilling creations of acclaimed bestsellers and hot new talents. - - - - - Contributors Kalynn Bayron @KalynnBayron Ashia Monet @AshiaMonet Liselle Sambury @LiselleSambury Sami Ellis @themoosef Joel Rochester @fictionalfates Joelle Wellington @joelle_welling Brent C. Lambert @BrentCLambert Donyae Coles @okokno Ryan Douglass @ryandouglassw Circe Moskowitz @circemoskowitz

The Vanquishers are back and ready to defend their town against the undead in this spooky middle grade from New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron. Boog and her best friends, Cedrick, Jules, and Aaron--aka the Squad--stick together, no matter what. Now that vampires are back, they''ll need to take their Vanquisher lessons more seriously than ever. But who is behind this return of the undead? When strange disappearances keep happening across their community and the Department of Vampire Affairs not-so-subtly warns Boog''s mom to keep quiet about vampires returning, it looks like uncovering the truth won''t be so easy. The Squad is eager to kick some undead butt, but will they be able to convince their parents they are ready to fight alongside the Vanquishers?

14 Young Adult short stories from bestselling and award-winning authors make a splash in Mermaids Never Drown - the second collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker - exploring mermaids like we''ve never seen them before! A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon''s son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these stories and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms. Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors like Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters.

Night of the Living Queers is a YA horror anthology that explores a night when anything is possible, exclusively featuring queer authors of color putting fresh spins on classic horror tropes and tales. No matter its name or occasion, Halloween is more than a Hallmark holiday, it’s a symbol of transformation. NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS is a YA horror anthology that explores how Halloween can be more than just candies and frights, but a night where anything is possible. Each short story is told through the lens of a different BIPOC teen and the Halloween night that changes their lives forever. Creative, creepy, and queer, this collection brings fresh terror, heart, and humor to young adult literature. Contributors include editors Alex Brown and Shelly Page, Kalynn Bayron, Ryan Douglass, Sara Farizan, Maya Gittelman, Kosoko Jackson, Em Liu, Vanessa Montalban, Ayida Shonibar, Tara Sim, Trang Thanh Tran, and Rebecca Kim Wells.

Instant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity''s co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity''s role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they''ll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .

Ile zaryzykujesz, aby ocalić tych, których kochasz? Bri przekonała się na własnej skórze, jak niebezpieczna jest magia. Teraz zrobi wszystko, by uratować swoją mamę. Żeby tego dokonać, musi poprosić o pomoc krewnych, o których istnieniu nie miała pojęcia, zapanować nad swoimi niezwykłymi zdolnościami i zrozumieć, jaką rolę pełni w starożytnej linii obdarzonych mocą. Dziewczyna igra z przeznaczeniem, a jej przeciwnik nie cofnie się przed niczym, by zdobyć magiczne serce Apsyrtosa – klucz do potęgi i dziedzictwo Bri – które dziewczyna musi ochronić, jeżeli chce jeszcze kiedyś zobaczyć mamę. Rozpoczyna się wyścig z czasem. Komu posłuszne będzie magiczne serce? Zaskakująca kontynuacja powieści „This Poison Heart. Zatrute serce”łączy magię, przygodę i niebezpieczeństwo. Wejdź do świata, jakiego jeszcze nie znasz! Hipnotyzująca i piękna... Tracy Deonn, autorka powieści „Zrodzeni z legendy” KALYNN BAYRON to wielokrotnie nagradzana autorka powieści dla młodzieży. Z wykształcenia jest wokalistką, a prywatnie miłośniczką teatru muzycznego. Kiedy nie pisze, ogląda straszne filmy, słucha Elli Fitzgerald i spędza czas z dziećmi. Opatulonx niczym trującym bluszczem przeczytałxm historię Briseis i czekałxm z zapartym tchem na jej kontynuację. A zaczynając „Przeklęte przeznaczenie”, zostałxm zahipnotyzowanx na nowo opowieścią o dziewczynie, która podąża za swoim powołaniem. Fenomenalna, szokująca, bardzo prawdziwa, choć miejscami bolesna powieść o tym, czym jest miłość i poświęcenie. Cliffie Pietrzyk, @cliffie.czyta „This Wicked Fate” jest jak niewidoczna strona księżyca – mistycznie piękna i pełna sekretów. Ciepło i komfort towarzyszące mi podczas czytania tej książki otuliły mnie niczym magiczny bluszcz... Bartosz Kelpinski, @herbacianaksiazka Zachwycająca powieść o magii, rodzinie i queerowej miłości, pełna przygód i zwrotów akcji, doprawiona szczyptą greckiej mitologii. „ForeWord Reviews”

Le conte de Cendrillon n''est peut-être pas celui que vous connaissez... Deux cents ans se sont écoulés depuis que Cendrillon a trouvé son prince, mais le conte de fées est terminé. Les adolescentes sont désormais tenues de se présenter au bal annuel, où les hommes du royaume sélectionnent des épouses en fonction de la beauté de leurs parures. Si les jeunes filles ne sont pas choisies, la honte et un terrible destin les attendent... Sophia, 16 ans, préfère de loin épouser Erin, sa meilleure amie d''enfance, plutôt que de parader devant des prétendants. Lors du bal, elle prend la décision désespérée de fuir et se retrouve cachée dans le mausolée de Cendrillon. Là, elle rencontre Constance, la dernière descendante connue de la famille de la légendaire héroïne. Ensemble, elles jurent de faire tomber le roi une fois pour toutes. Mais elles vont bientôt découvrir que la véritable histoire de Cendrillon est bien différente de ce qu''elles avaient imaginé... Traduit de l''anglais (États-Unis)par Axelle Demoulin et Nicolas Ancion "Kalynn Bayron fait plus que réécrire un conte de fées... Elle le brise et le reconstruit en une histoire entièrement originale et captivante où les filles décident enfin par elles-mêmes qui vivra heureuse pour toujours.'' - Brigid Kemmerer, autrice à succès de Un sort si noir et éternel "En renversant le conte de Cendrillon, Kalynn Bayron défie le patriarcat avec des héroïnes qui déchirent et une contre-histoire qui changera à jamais la façon dont les lecteurs perçoivent les contes de fées.'' - BOOKLIST

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This gothic YA remix of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde subverts the cishet white perspective of the original, starring a Black queer teen searching for the reason behind his best friend’s disappearance and the arrival of a magnetic stranger. London, 1885. Gabriel Utterson, a 17-year-old law clerk, has returned to London for the first time since his life— and that of his dearest friend, Henry Jekyll—was derailed by a scandal that led to his and Henry''s expulsion from the London Medical School. Whispers about the true nature of Gabriel and Henry''s relationship have followed the boys for two years, and now Gabriel has a chance to start again. But Gabriel doesn''t want to move on, not without Henry. His friend has become distant and cold since the disastrous events of the prior spring, and now his letters have stopped altogether. Desperate to discover what''s become of him, Gabriel takes to watching the Jekyll house. In doing so, Gabriel meets Hyde, a a strangely familiar young man with white hair and a magnetic charisma. He claims to be friends with Henry, and Gabriel can''t help but begin to grow jealous at their apparent closeness, especially as Henry continues to act like Gabriel means nothing to him. But the secret behind Henry''s apathy is only the first part of a deeper mystery that has begun to coalesce. Monsters of all kinds prowl within the London fog—and not all of them are out for blood... The Remixed Classics Series A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae Safi What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix by Caleb Roehrig Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie Dimaline Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

Przeczytaj inspirowaną mitologią grecką opowieść o współczesnych czarownicach! Briseis ma niezwykłą moc. Odkąd pamięta, może ożywiać zasuszone kwiaty i wpływać na wzrost roślin. Jednak taka moc – jak sama natura – jest trudna do okiełznania i bywa niebezpieczna. Dlatego dziewczyna musi ukrywać swój dar. To się zmienia, gdy Bri otrzymuje w spadku tajemniczy dom, którego historia splata się z losami jej rodziny. W posiadłości odkrywa ołtarz poświęcony starożytnej bogini i ogród porośnięty najbardziej śmiercionośnymi roślinami na ziemi. Zagłębiając się w przeszłość, Bri dowiaduje się, że od pokoleń w rękach jej rodziny spoczywa niezwykła moc, której źródło znajduje się w samym sercu trującego ogrodu. Bri będzie musiała stanąć twarzą w twarz z ciemnością i zawalczyć o swoje dziedzictwo... KALYNN BAYRON to wielokrotnie nagradzana autorka powieści dla młodzieży. Z wykształcenia jest wokalistką, a prywatnie miłośniczką teatru muzycznego. Kiedy nie pisze, ogląda straszne filmy, słucha Elli Fitzgerald i spędza czas z dziećmi. Historia Briseis jest jak tajemniczy ogród, który odkrywamy kawałek po kawałku. Magiczna, wyjątkowa i ze świetnymi motywami: od mitologii greckiej po uświadamianie sobie, kim tak naprawdę się jest. Oczarowuje już od pierwszych stron. Patrycja Puzik, @books.of.youth „This Poison Heart” jest książką, która nie tylko wciąga – ona hipnotyzuje! To opowieść o prawdziwej sile i odwadze, pełna tajemnic sięgających dalekiej przeszłości. Piękna i porywająca historia, w której to dziewczyny tworzą swoją własną legendę. Natalia Angier, @natka_bookish_life Twórczość Kalynn Bayron to czysta magia. Autorka zatrzymała mnie w fotelu na wiele godzin – nie mogłam odłożyć „Zatrutego serca”, dopóki nie przeczytałam ostatniej strony – i wcale nie potrzebowała do tego zaczarowanego bluszczu. Eli Paczkowska, @not.my.high

¿TENTARÍAS AL MÁS PELIGROSO DE LOS DESTINOS PARA SALVAR A AQUELLOS QUE AMAS? Briseis tiene una oportunidad de rescatar a su madre de las garras de la muerte, pero necesitará conseguir lo imposible: encontrar el último fragmento del letal Corazón de Absyrtus. Para localizar la pieza perdida, deberá confiar en unas parientes a las que nunca ha visto, aprender todo sobre sus poderes secretos y ocupar su lugar en el antiguo linaje. Pero Briseis no es la única que desea el Corazón, y sus enemigos no se detendrán ante nada para lograr sus propios y despiadados planes. Las parcas han augurado un viaje realmente peligroso, uno que puede acabar en más dolor y más muerte. Fortalecida por esa hermandad de magia antigua, ¿podrá Briseis enarbolar su poder para salvar a la gente que más quiere? Kalynn Bayron, autora superventas de Cenicienta ha muerto, continúa la historia de Briseis y la magia única de su familia en la continuación de Este corazón venenoso.

In the world of the Vanquishers, vampires were history . . . until now. "A sharp vampire tale full of bite, heart, and humor." --Rena Barron, author of the Maya and the Rising Dark series "Boog and her friends will capture your heart in an instant." --Mark Oshiro, author of The Insiders Malika “Boog” Wilson and her best friends have grown up idolizing The Vanquishers, a group of heroic vampire hunters who wiped out the last horde of the undead decades ago. Nowadays, most people don''t take even the most basic vampire precautions--the days of garlic wreaths and early curfews long gone--but Boog''s parents still follow the old rules, much to her embarrassment. When a friend goes missing, Boog isn''t sure what to think. Could it be the school counselor, Mr. Rupert, who definitely seems to be hiding something? Or could it be something more dangerous? Boog is determined to save her friend, but is she ready to admit vampires might not be vanquished after all? No one ever expected the Vanquishers to return, but if their town needs protection from the undead, Boog knows who to call. Inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Watchmen, this adventure launches readers into an exciting new series.

An instant New York Times bestseller! Would you tempt even the most dangerous fate to save the ones you love? Briseis has one chance to save her mother, but she''ll need to do the impossible: find the last fragment of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. To locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she''s never known, learn about their secret powers, and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Briseis is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfill their own ruthless plans. The fates tell of a truly dangerous journey, one that could end in more heartache, more death. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can Briseis harness her power to save the people she loves most? Bestselling author Kalynn Bayron continues the story of Briseis and her family''s unique magic in the sequel to This Poison Heart.

Jetzt für kurze Zeit zum Einführungspreis (eine befristete Preisaktion des Verlages) Sophia lebt in Cinderellas Königreich, zweihundert Jahre nach jener Ballnacht, in der Cinderella ihren Traumprinzen fand. Doch Cinderellas Geschichte dient inzwischen nur noch dazu, die Frauen zu unterdrücken und sie möglichst schnell bei einem großen Festakt im Schloss unter die Haube zu bringen. Wer sich diesem Ritual verweigert, wird getötet, und wer am Ende der Ballnacht noch keinen Mann hat, wird ausgestoßen und verfolgt. Doch Sophia will keinen Mann. Sie flüchtet in den verwunschenen Wald – und trifft dort Constance, die ihr zeigt, dass sie die Kraft hat, ihr Schicksal und ihre Welt für immer zu verändern ...

UNA EXTRAÑA MAGIA FLORECE TRAS UNA PUERTA ENVENENADA... Briseis tiene un don: con un solo toque puede hacer crecer las plantas a partir de minúsculas semillas hasta convertirlas en hermosas flores. Un extraño don, a veces, difícil de controlar. Cuando su tía fallece y descubre que es la heredera de una descuidada finca en una zona rural al norte de Nueva York, cree que es la oportunidad para dar rienda suelta a ese don y descubrir su alcance. Pero su nuevo hogar resulta ser un tanto siniestro, y además viene con un misterioso manual de instrucciones, un jardín amurallado repleto de las más letales especies botánicas del mundo y generaciones de secretos. De la autora del best seller Cenicienta ha muerto ahora nos llega esta arrebatadora historia sobre una joven con el poder necesario para derrotar las oscuras fuerzas que se ciernen sobre ella.

" Cinderela está morta há duzentos anos, e o conto de fadas acabou. Em um reino onde as mulheres são vistas como objetos, uma menina vai contrariar tudo e a todos para poder ter a escolha de amar livremente e decidir o próprio destino. Dois séculos após Cinderela ter encontrado o seu Príncipe Encantado, a magia parece ter abandonado o reino de Mersailles. Cinderela e a fada madrinha não passam de lendas, e o reino está há décadas sob o controle de reis tirânicos. Ao completar dezesseis anos, todas as jovens são obrigadas a participar do Baile Anual, onde os homens do reino vão para escolher jovens esposas. Não ser escolhida é uma sentença de ruína tanto para a garota quanto para a sua família. Sophia está se preparando para seu primeiro baile, mas o que realmente deseja é se casar com Erin, sua melhor amiga. No dia do baile, Sophia toma a decisão desesperada de fugir, indo parar no mausoléu da Cinderela. Lá, ela encontrará uma aliada inesperada, alguém com respostas para os mistérios envolvendo as lendas que giram em torno da mítica história da Cinderela. Juntas, elas vão enfrentar a tirania opressora do rei e de uma sociedade patriarcal que impede que as pessoas sejam livres. Cinderela está morta é uma versão moderna e feminista do clássico conto de fadas. Com uma protagonista negra e LGBTQ+, vai fazer os leitores questionarem as histórias que conhecem tão bem, e torcer para as garotas que têm a coragem e força de quebrar as barreiras de um mundo que insiste em tentar dizer quem elas deveriam ser e quem deveriam amar. “Absolutamente original e cativante.” -BrigidKemmerer, autora best-seller do The New York Times de Sombria e solitária maldição. “A desconstrução do contos de fadas clássico de Bayron é ambiciosa, substituindo o felizes para sempre com um legado tráfico e impondo um tom feminista e desafiador.” -Publishers Weekly "

Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron''s new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power. Briseis has a gift: with a single touch she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms. When Briseis''s aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents hope that surrounded by plants and flowers, she will finally learn to control her gift. But their new home is sinister in ways they never expected-it comes with a mysterious set of instructions, a walled garden filled with the deadliest botanicals in the world, and generations of secrets. There is more to Bri''s sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it. From the bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead comes an enchanting story about a young woman with the power to conquer the dark forces descending around her.

Cenicienta ha muerto anuncia la llegada de una nueva voz épica a la narrativa fantástica infantil y juvenil. Esta original aproximación al cuento clásico hará que los lectores se cuestionen las historias que les han contado y empaticen con las chicas que rompen los esquemas del mundo que les rodea. "Cenicienta lleva muerta doscientos años. Estoy enamorada de mi mejor amiga y los soldados me persiguen". Han transcurrido doscientos años desde que Cenicienta encontrara a su príncipe, pero el cuento se ha acabado. Ahora las jóvenes adolescentes son requeridas para asistir al baile anual, donde los hombres del reino seleccionan a sus esposas en base al despliegue de galas y atuendos de las jóvenes. Las chicas que no son elegidas desaparecen sin dejar rastro. Sophia es una joven de dieciséis años que preferiría más que nada en el mundo casarse con Erin, su mejor amiga, antes que desfilar delante de los pretendientes. Al llegar al baile, toma la decisión desesperada de huir y acaba ocultándose en el mausoleo de la princesa. Allí conocerá a Constance, descendiente de una de las hermanastras de Cenicenta.

"Wholly original and captivating." - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely Girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this unique and powerful retelling of Cinderella from a stunning new voice that''s perfect for fans of Dhonielle Clayton and Melissa Albert. It''s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men of the kingdom select wives based on a girl''s display of finery. If a suitable match is not found, the girls not chosen are never heard from again. Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia makes the desperate decision to flee, and finds herself hiding in Cinderella''s mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all--and in the process, they learn that there''s more to Cinderella''s story than they ever knew . . . This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they''ve been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.