Last Updated on May 19, 2014 by Babita
Hi everyone, TEE here with my latest review of Cinder by Marissa Meyers. I found this book in my school library and even though I read it few weeks back, I had to wait for all my tests/exams to get over before I could post my review. You cannot believe how excited I am about this book. This book was published in 2012 and had been on New York Times Bestseller list.
Imagine a world where Cinderella is a cyborg. It’s exciting right? “Cinder” is the story of Cinderella re-told, set in New Beijing after World War 4 . She is the best grease-stained cyborg mechanic in town. Cyborgs in this futuristic society are looked down upon and despised by humans. They are not treated as equals. Things take a turn for worse when her step sister Peony contracts the same disease that killed her father. Cinder’s stepmother filled with misery, and desperate for cure for her sick child signs her up for cyborg draft. Though it is considered an honor, no cyborg has come out alive, but wait for a surprise here. Cinder also meets with Prince Kai who shows up to get his android repaired. As she starts to fix it, deadly secrets come pouring out.
My review:
Cinder is one of my favorite Sci-Fi series right now. This book is part one of The Lunar Chronicles. Author Marissa Meyers creates a world that looks terrifyingly what Earth will be in distant future. The character of Cinder is a strong symbol that prove discrimination of any kind is wrong. The story is complex and unique because the setting is perfect. Overall this book is a must read for kids like me ages 12-17. It will surely captivate the minds of young sci-fi fans. I would rate this book 4 stars. I personally hope they would make a movie out of it
About the Author: Marissa Meyers lives in Tacoma Washington. This is her first book in The Lunar Chronicles.
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This sounds like a really good book for those who like science fiction.
This book is definitely not a book for me, but might be up my dad’s alley. I will share this for him. Or actually… His birthday is in 2 months.. You just gave me a great gift idea!
Not sure a cyborg story is my cup of tea but I should give it a chance. After all you mention it is a best seller 🙂
This is one my husband is sure to love. I’ll share this with him and get his thoughts on it.
I think I downloaded a copy of this a while ago for Kindle but haven’t had a chance to read it. I’ll have to check it out while I’m recovering next week!
This sounds like a really fun read! Super interesting. I’ll have to pick it up.
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Wow this actaully sounds like a good book! I will check it out and see if I can get it on my kindle
That sounds like a thrilling plot! How creative and exciting. 😀
I am not really a big fan of Sci-Fi books. I could get into a really good one though
Thanks for the review. It does sound great for the age group recommended!
Ha, what a neat take on Cinderella! I think this would be an exciting book to read.
What an interesting book concept! I would love to check it out.
My niece loves sci-fi!
This sounds kind of interesting even for us “older” folks, LOL. I love the book cover too. It is amazing how creative authors are and what type of story lines they can come up with to keep teens interested in reading. I love it.
That sounds like one my friends daughter was recently talking about, might have been the same book I will ask her. If not I will recommend this one to her.
I haven’t read a good book in a while! Cinder sounds like something I would really enjoy reading!
Looks like a thrilling book. I get so wrapped up in books these days.
That sounds like a really weird twist to a classic; pretty interesting to be honest.
That sounds like a good book! I’ve never heard of it before.
I’ve seen this around a few time, it sounds really good, I really must try and get hold of it :). x
This sounds like a great book and I love that it is a modern twist on the traditional Cinderella. Sounds like a fun read.
This sounds interesting. Even though I’m an adult, I really enjoyed Divergent and The Hunger Games, so it sounds like I might enjoy this!
Thanks for the review! My daughter, who is 11, would probably love this since it has sci-fi aspects in it!
OMg loved this book. Must go back and reread one day.
I love sci-fi series that are for the young adult genre! They are always so much fun to read. Cinder sounds just like a book I could love.
Based off of your review, Cinder seems like it would be a really good read. I’ll pick it up one day if I see it at my local book store.
Cinder is a great book! I love the entire series. Can’t wait for Winter.
Well, I’m not much for sci-fi, but this does sound interesting!
What an interesting twist on an old favorite. The cover photo certainly is intriguing as well.
I’ve never heard of it, but the storyline sounds fascinating. I may have to give this a read myself!
My oldest is just a little too young for a book like this, but I will have to remember this when he is a bit older. Good job, Tee!