Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1)

Marissa Meyer

Jan 2012 · Penguin UK

About this ebook

A forbidden romance.
A deadly plague.
Earth's fate hinges on one girl . . .

CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. 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.

Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future.

This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.

Ratings and reviews

I love this book. Just from the description I thought the story will be cliche like where a girl meets a prince and so on... I was really surprised and I really fell in love with this story and characters. Can't wait to continue the series!

it was very hard to get through in the beginning, but when I started to fully focus on it, the book got a grip on me and flew through it. great storyline so far. I'm loving it.

One of the best Dystopian series ever! Great characterization and world building. A very refreshing read from the usual stereotypical YA BS.

About the author

Marissa Meyer lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her fiancé and their two cats. Marissa enjoys road-tripping, wine-tasting, and hunting for priceless treasures at antique shops.