Medea's brother Absyrtus was murdered and his body hacked into six pieces. The Colchis family are direct descendants of the goddess Hecate through her daughter Medea. Bri had thought Circe was dead, but Circe reveals that she has been traveling the world in the company of Persephone Colchis, an immortal family member. The woman identifies herself as Circe Colchis, Bri's biological aunt. Bri and her other adoptive mother Angie are still reeling with Thandie's death when they are forced to confront a newcomer to their home. Bri has a chance to save her but only by setting out on a quest that Bri fears is impossible. In this second and final novel of the series, Bri Greene is coping with the shock and grief of knowing her adoptive mother Thandie is being held in the underworld for the next month. Bloomsbury Publishing, New York, NY, 10018, 2022. 'Bayron's deconstructive reimagining of the classic fairy tale is ambitious, replacing the happily-ever-after with a tragic legacy and a defiant, feminist tone.The following version of the book was used to create this study guide: Bayron, Kalynn. 'A queer dystopian fantasy that questions written history and societal expectations.' - Shelf Awareness Pro, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD

'Readers looking for dystopia, queer romance, LGBTQ inclusiveness, and women sticking it to the patriarchy will be pleased.' - School Library Journal Online, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD 'Flipping the Cinderella tale on its head, Bayron's take challenges patriarchy with kick-butt heroines and a counter-story that will forever change how readers perceive fairy tales.' - Booklist, starred review, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after.' - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD 'Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale.

'Sharp banter, dynamic characters, and a warm sapphic romance give this even more verve.' - Booklist

'This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships.' - Kirkus Reviews This Wicked Fate is a delightful novel about literal Black Girl Magic, found family, and queer love, with adventures and a satisfying twist on Greek mythology.' - Foreword Reviews, starred review 'The book centers Black characters, and its prose sings.

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