Cinder: A Fractured Fairy Tale

When her world is upended by her mother's sudden passing, Elle Seeley is thrust into a challenging new reality filled with training, manipulation, and hardship, especially after her father’s remarriage introduces a hostile stepmother. Though her family life becomes a battleground, Elle longs for a chance to escape her despair and find hope, turning to the idea of attending a ball as a potential pathway to a new beginning. The story follows her struggle to navigate a life of hardship while seeking the magic of possibility.