Usually, when I read those, I zone out because I don’t find it interesting. Me + technology + mechanics = ? I’m extremely clueless when it comes to anything to deals with having to fix an electronic device or a vehicle. Who knew a cyborg would be a great character in a fairytale? Not me. I can see a bit of Sailor Moon in the story and that fills me with so much joy. Every time there’s a section that’s reminds me of Cinderella, I love the way Marissa Meyer incorporates the sci-fi element (which she does beautifully). I like that Cinder isn’t strictly based on Cinderella. However, I am blown away by how different, yet familiar Cinder ‘s story is to the Cinderella story. You should know that I never like reading fairytale retellings because I don’t find them interesting or innovative. The fairy tale influences + sci-fi elements –.The concept of futuristic fairy tales intrigue me, and why shouldn’t it? Who would’ve thought that I would enjoy a book that has a cyborg? Cyborgs, everyone! Androids, friendships, technology, political struggle, a female character who is a fabulous mechanic, all the good stuff! Surely, makings of a good story, right? Yes, absolutely! The story is very familiar, but still different and unique, especially since Marissa Meyer is a gifted storyteller. Cinder is a great retelling of the old classic Cinderella. I was struck by so many overwhelming feelings that I couldn’t identify until the end. I do dislike some things in Cinder, but my likes exceeds those dislikes. I was sucked into the world and had to know what happened. I hadn’t expected to like it because whenever somebody recommends me a YA series, I don’t find myself loving it as much as others do, but Cinder is a different case. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.įirst sentence: “The screw through Cinder’s ankle had rusted, the engraved cross marks worn to a mangled circle. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl.Ĭinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. Together with the cyborg mechanic, Cinder, and her allies, Winter might even find the power to launch a revolution and win a war that's been raging for far too long.Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa MeyerĪmazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository But there are stirrings against the Queen across the land. When Winter develops feelings for the handsome palace guard, Jacin, she fears the evil Queen will crush their romance before it has a chance to begin. She's said to be even more breath-taking than her stepmother, Queen Levana. Princess Winter is admired for her grace, kindness and beauty, despite the scars on her face. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation.Ĭinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. Earth's fate hinges on one girl.Ĭinder, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. But little does Queen Levana know that those she seeks, and the man she loves, are plotting her downfall.Īs paths cross and the price of freedom rises, happily ever after has never seemed further away for Cress, Scarlet and Cinder.Ī forbidden romance. Now that means tracking down Cinder and her handsome accomplice Emperor Kai. With only netscreens for company, she's forced to do the bidding of the evil Queen Levana. Incarcerated in a satellite, an expert hacker and out to save the world - Cress isn't your usual damsel in distress. Together they must challenge the evil queen, who will stop at nothing to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner. As Scarlet and Wolf expose one mystery, they encounter Cinder and a new one unravels. in New Beijing, Cinder will become the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive - when she breaks out of prison to stay one step ahead of vicious Queen Levana. The only person Scarlet can return to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust, but they are drawn to each other. This is not the fairy tale you remember but it's one you won't forget.
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