Can Cinderella be stopped?

Eunice lives her life by three simple rules: One, always refer to Cinderella as family. Two, never let Cinderella gain access to rats or mice. Three, never look upon Cinderella between the hours of twelve and three a.m.

Cinderella has terrifying powers. As her stepsister, Eunice is expected to care for her and keep the family’s secret. For years, Eunice has faithfully done so. Her childhood flew by in a blur of nightmares and near-misses with the monster living in the cellar. But when she befriends the handsome Prince Credence and is invited to the ball, Eunice is determined to break free.

When her younger sister, Hortense, steps up to care for Cinderella, Eunice grabs her chance to dance the night away—until Cinderella escapes.

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“This masterful and horrific interpretation of Cinderella follows the well-known plot in entirely unexpected ways, a welcome addition to the retold-fairy-tale genre.”—Booklist

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