Reviews

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

wildmountainwolf's review against another edition

5.0

I finished this book in one day! That’s how good it was. However, I was under the impression that each book in the serious was a sci-fi retelling on certain fairytales, not a continuing story over a few books so that was a bit disappointed when I found that out at the end of this book. I hope that the next books are just as good and not drawn out needlessly in their plot.

marialg9497's review against another edition

4.0

this is a great book. loved it

jmchivers's review against another edition

4.0

This was a really clever twist on a common fairytale. I had my hesitations about Cinderella being a cyborg but this author makes it work really well. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the entire series.

jayjellies's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated

3.5

ellakostka's review against another edition

1.0

DNF at 34%

I’m sorry this book is just so bad this was my second time trying to get through it and oh good lord it was painful

corky12's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

shreyalm's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

a_chickletz's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book. However, I think the review someone left (on the inner flap of the book) that says it's a cross between Cinderella, Star Wars and The Terminator is a bit out there. I picked it up partially based on that quote alone.

I want to tell you that if anything it reminds me of Cindrella + aspects (not the story) of Blade Runner. There are androids, there are people, and the main character who is trying to figure out where she lies: human or android.

I think what I really enjoyed was the mixture of sci-fi and fairytale. It's what made it a fast read and a pretty good one, too.

I mark it down two stars because the world building is pretty weak. I give it props for having a cast of Asian characters, but honestly you couldn't really tell it was supposed to take place in Beijing.

I picked up book two and three.

katrinaxx's review against another edition

4.0

This never even made it onto my "Currently Reading" box because I started reading it one afternoon at 3pm. and finished it at 11:50 that night. It was awesome. I could barely put it down to get things done. Cinder was an wonderful heroine. Full of wonder, angst, and so much potential. I cannot wait for the next book!! I haven't been this excited about a series in a long time, let me tell you. Read it!!!

soapgrace's review against another edition

5.0

I feel a bit late to the party on this one. It had it's predictable moments, but honestly I didn't mind at all. Marissa's characters were fun and vibrant as usual, and for a debut novel the plot and world building was incredibly impressive. I can't wait to read the next one!