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

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.

They way the author managed to connect the classic Cinderella with her imagination and create this sci-fi book is fascinating. Even thought I knew the original plot from Cinderella I enjoyed this book so much, and this goes not only for Cinder but for the whole series.

Fairy Tales mashed with Star Wars? Count me in! Very good concept, and a refreshing take on fairy tales. Definitely a good read, caught my attention from the first few chapters. Started the book last night, and finished it today already!

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.