Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Series #1)

Great

The was one of the better books I have read.I was instantly immersed into this fantastic, well written story.

23 out of 27 people found this review helpful.

Best spin-off from "cinderella"...EVER!

I love it. Its ahmazing! The first five chapters made me just abiut scream and dance and sing while anticipating the rest. Deffinatly going on my "To-Buy" list when it comes out!

9 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Smitten By Cinder

For me, fairy tale re-tellings are kind of hit or miss. As with any re-telling, you kind of have to assume you already know what's going to happen. That was not the case with "Cinder." Although it definitely has elements of the classic Cinderella story, there were really enough new additions that I was kept guessing! Primarily, the setting was so...quirky and new that it totally pulled me in! Seriously. About 10 pages in and I hooked!

Generally, I'm not a big sci-fi fan. I don't like to read books that feature robots and spaceships and stuff, yet Cinder's world somehow didn't come off as cold, metallic, and unfeeling - even though the main character is a cyborg. And man, I never thought I could actually be rooting for a cyborg! I found Cinder to be really well-written. She was smart, independent, and every bit the tomboy. She just came off as real and down-to-earth, which really helped highlight the nastiness of her step-mother and sister. My absolute favorite was the side character of Iko - an android and Cinder's best friend. She's the perfect support to Cinder's otherwise lonesome life. I wish I could get my hands on her personality chip.

The world that Meyer writes is also really well-developed. New Beijing is a fully realized place which merges technology with elements of the traditional. I never thought I could appreciate an environment that featured both hover-crafts AND cherry blossoms. The conflicts and cultures that are portrayed in the book feel deeply rooted in the story - and never rushed or forced. Even the race of Lunars have depth and so much thought behind them.

If you like your story packaged into one neat story, beginning to end, you won't get that here. The book is built on there being a sequel. With that being said, I completely and utterly LOVED "Cinder," and feel it's absolutely worth it to read this book and wait for the sequel!

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

An Amazing New Twist on a Classic

Cyborg Cinderella. I think that it was the concept of an altered twist on the Cinderella tale that really made me yearn for this release as much as I did, and Marissa Meyer fulfilled all of my fantasy dreams. Castle on Earth, yes! How about a evil empire on the Moon that is hellbent on taking over ruling Earth by offing a huge portion of the population so evil Queen can marry hot prince who is crushing on said cyborg Cinderella?! OH yeah!

Cinder is a story about a girl named Cinder who lives with the evil stepmother in New Bejing surviving by hiding out in her workshop and selling parts and repairs in the city market. We open up to Cinder revealing to readers that she is a cyborg, part human-part machine, living in a futuristic world that wants nothing to do with cyborgs (constant discrimination) and yet they are also looking to sell off a cyborg to two into research for a cure to end a crippling disease rippling through the population. Cinder is soon asked to repair a service machine to the one and only horribly attractive, conflicted and kind Prince Kai.

Is this book just about a relationship, nope, it is about the harsh reality of interplanetary conflict, death and disease, machine repair, medical practices, and personal leg repair. The character interactions between Kai and Cinder are fabulously written and intertwined in the plot throughout the story but really what caught me was Cinder. This amazing young woman lives a harsh life but also she carries within her a spark to greatness. We soon find in these pages a complicated past and a harrowing future for this young heroine in a world out to shun her. Marissa Meyer has taken an old tale and fashioned it into a new beautiful work that will captivate readers and keep them anticipating until the very last page.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Amazing

This re-told classic is awesome. I was impressed with the imagery Marissa Meyers portrays. I feel the Lunar effect through the amazing descriptions. I could not put down this modern day classic. I am counting the days until 2013 when the story continues. This book leave you doing the same.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Inventive and exciting.

Such a creative take on Cinderella! I enjoyed every minute of it. A bit predictable in some aspects, but I didn't mind because it was so inventive, with such an in-depth backstory and strong personalities. It was fun to read and I could really get into it; I read nearly nonstop. I just can't wait for the next books!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

5 STARS

I'm wow-ing at how inventive, creative, and exciting CINDER by Marissa Meyer is!! I honestly didn't think that I was going to like it because I wasn't too sure how robotics would play out in a Cinderella twist, but Oh My Grease Monkeys I was so wrong! So wrong that I ended up paying for it with dark circles under my eyes. I started reading Cinder at around 11pm and next thing I knew day break was peeking through the curtains. Well worth the all-nighter, and will definitely not disappoint!!
The unexpected action pack and drama/suspense had me glued to the pages. I never once needed a bookmark! Although I knew where the plot/climax was going, I totally didn't mind because the written layout has you wanting the events to build up to that point. Enjoying every detail, struggle, and anxiety inducing tale of Linh Cinder!
I love how the introduction of non-earthen characters, the mixing of humans, and human hybrids (cyborgs & androids) made an enjoyable and imaginative twist to a well loved classic fairy-tale, Cinderella. Cinder by Marissa Meyer is no doubt on par if not exceeding the greatness of its classic!
I will be looking forward to sharing the adventure and the thrill of delving back into the Lunar Chronicles in Book #2! A brilliant 2012 MUST READ Debut!!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Best book ever

This book is ranked with (or even higher- gasp 0_0) Hunger Games as my favorite books!

My favorite character is probably either Kai or Dr. Erland :)

Unfortunately, I have to wait a whole year now just to get the sequel! ARGH

If you are debating whether to get this book or not, definetly get it. It will be worth it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cover Amazing cover, it suits the story perfectly, and it's gorg

Cover
Amazing cover, it suits the story perfectly, and it's gorgeous, love the red

Characters
Favorite
This question is always the hardest for me to answer. I am usually on the side of the villain, because they make the story interesting. Even though this story had an awesome villain I think it's a tie between Cinder and Kai. They are fantastic characters they really drive this story. Cinder is so smart and protective and Kai is caring and sweet. I loved both of them so much.

Least Favorite
Adri, the step mother plays the part well. I hated the thought that Cinder even had to deal with her on a daily basis. But as we all know she is a necessary character in the story of Cinderella

Beginning
The reader gets to jump right into the world, jumping into Cinder's daily life and get information about the world through dialogue or actions of the characters. I love this, I have never been a fan of big info dumps. The reader is introduced to Cinder, her job as a mechanic in the market and her family and job. We also get introduced to the Prince right away and his need to have all of his affairs in order before the big ball takes place.

Storyline
Cinder who is a mechanic and cyborg in the city of New Bejing, finds herself in the middle of a world being seriously threatened by the Plague. Her own sister has fallen ill and everybody is fighting for the cure. When she accepts a job from Prince Kai she soon finds herself in the middle of a galactic war in which the lunar people have been watching and preparing for.

Ending
Heart pounding ending. It is like the tension being pulled in a rubber band and just about to snap. Sit on the edge of your seat kind of suspense that will leave you craving for the next book immediately. This is just the beginning of Cinder's story and I for one cannot wait to see what happens next.

Thoughts
I thought this story was very imaginative and very well put together. It had a growing sense of foreboding and suspense that kept me reading so fast that I never wanted to set it down. Although I did not like Adri because of how awful she treated Cinder, all of the characters were really amazing and made such an impact to the overall story. Perfect pacing and an all out enjoyable read from start to finish.

Quotes

“Even in the Future the Story Begins with Once Upon a Time.”

“Vanity is a factor, but it is more a question of control. It is easier to trick others into perceiving you as beautiful if you can convince yourself you are beautiful. But mirrors have an uncanny way of telling the truth.”

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

This a great read!

I didn't want to put it down and at work I would be thinking about this story and then couldn't wait to get home so I could get back to reading again. Waiting for the next book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good Book - But Wish I Had Waited!

Well Put KimballSK! For that reason, I typically do not start series like this until the majority of the books are put out. I wish these authors would realize that a well-written book is all that is needed to "hook" a customer. Most avid readers like myself will read hundreds of books during the year that it takes the author to release the next in a series. By then, cliff-hanger doesn't hold the same appeal.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Awesome

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1 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Fun fantastic read

WOW is all I can say about this book. This is one of the better books I have read in a while. I am not a sci-fi fan and cyborgs, androids, and robots generally make me drool in boredom, however this book transcends any preconceived opinions about sci-fi. This book is great for anyone from ages 12 and up.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Excellent remake of Cinderella.Extremely addicting

This book was amazing. This is one of the first nook books I found that I couldn't put down until I finished the story and I immediately searched for a sequel. I enjoyed every second of this read; the story of the main character Cinder will draw you into a story full of adventure, romance, action, angst, and it comes together to make a compelling, addicting read. I never thought I could find a story based off of a fairytale interesting but this story was a pleasant surprise. I recommend this story to anyone looking for story that pulls on your heartstrings.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Captivating Fantastic Start to a New Series

I knew just by the description that I was going to love this book. And really, what¿s not to love. This is a very different retelling of Cinderella. The few resemblances revolve around the family life and the Prince that comes into Cinder¿s life. The story takes place in the future and while it¿s still on Earth, there are characters that come from the moon as well. One of my favorite characters is a robot and I loved Cinder¿s character just as much. The story had me laughing at times and then the tears began at others. There is enough going on in the story that I was left wanting more, but not too much as to overwhelm. This is a fantastic start to a new series and I can¿t wait to read the next one, it can only get better!

ARC Reviewed by Jessica for Book Sake.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hooked

I got hooked on the first five chapters of this book. I can't wait until the book comes out! It is quite a different twist on the Cinderella tale. I wonder how the author will write about the famous Cinderella shoe (or, maybe in this case, her foot).

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pretty godd God Great so far....

I like it so far. Not predictable :)

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Honestly the best book I have ever read.

I have been looking for a good book for a long time. This is in the top ten, probably top five books I have ever read. I can't wait for the sequel!!!!!!

The most amazing book in the world

Trust me this book is amazing. I am in middle school and i love this book. Even my high school sister loves this book.

I like this version of Cinderella. Can't wait for the sequel.

I like this version of Cinderella. Can't wait for the sequel.