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hannahmcclee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Classism, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War and Violence
lrose02's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I knew sort of the basic premise of this series when I added it to my TBR. The sci-fi elements were more than I was expecting. I knew the name of the series but not the reason why but now it all makes sense. I was doubtful of the world building at first but as the story developed, so did the world. Cinder is a complex character. She’s riddled with insecurities and she’s had to deal with a lot. Same with Kai. Their romance isn’t one that’s necessarily the forefront of the story. It’s almost a subplot within a political fantasy on par with The Cruel Prince. But different tropes obviously. I fucking called it about her being Princess Selene. I called it about the 250 mark. I’m glad to see I was right. The doctor is amazing. It’s nice to see a genuine side character that’s a true ally. However, I don’t trust Marissa Meyer with his future. I’m interested to see who exactly the girl on the video call is. I suspect she’s one of the other heroines of the other series- maybe Winter? Peony’s death was so tragic. There was so much hope and then it was ripped away. But it’s going to be a good character motivator for Cinder Overall, very excited for the next book. I wonder if it’ll immediately change POV into a different heroine and when they all start to crossover.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Child death
Minor: Medical content
val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Car accident
In this book there's a made-up illness, but still, it's an important topic in the book and you can see how bad it is for the patients since there's no cure. Also, if you read the description of this book then you know Cinder is a cyborg, and that is because she had an accident (not a car, but is close enough) that left her badly injured.jasmineslibraryy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a perfectly unique cinderella retelling/twist <3 cinder is so loveable i want to give her a big hug. also, i have such a soft spot for strangers to lovers i love cinder & kai
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Child abuse, and Slavery
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
part of the plot is a pandemiccatsphodel's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
This is definitely a poorly aged story. Bringing up a child's fertility after a "trans" joke is weird and quite frankly, distasteful. I appreciate how fans have completely ignored Cinder as European and have instead claimed her as Asian. As for the Asian "influences" of this book I wouldn't consider this hodge podge and mixing of several different cultures anything to get excited about. Oddly both fast paced and a little info dumpy at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Terminal illness, and Child death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, Death of parent, Medical trauma, and Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Vomit, Transphobia, Body shaming, Violence, Torture, Car accident, and Ableism
hellodebbies's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the book that I didn't expect to love as much as I do !
It took me two months to get to the half but one day to finish the other half. Cinder, who deserves a better life honestly 💀, is a well written character with potential to be developed and I can't wait to find out more about her in the next book. And especially, how she cope with her different trauma (as she is emotionally abused by her stepmom) I would be curious to see how she deals with that since some of her parts are cyborg, and that it was said she couldn't cry. However,she can feel as she's human, thus my questioning about how she'll cope with trauma. Kai, who definitely deserves a break, is really a sweet guy, I can't wait to see his growth as an Emperor and the choices he will have to make.
I am in love with the world building and I am so eager to know more about how the Lunar work.
It was overall a really good book with great potential that I will for sure reread and recommend to my friends!
It took me two months to get to the half but one day to finish the other half. Cinder, who deserves a better life honestly 💀, is a well written character with potential to be developed and I can't wait to find out more about her in the next book. And especially, how she cope with her different trauma (as she is emotionally abused by her stepmom) I would be curious to see how she deals with that since some of her parts are cyborg, and that it was said she couldn't cry. However,she can feel as she's human, thus my questioning about how she'll cope with trauma. Kai, who definitely deserves a break, is really a sweet guy, I can't wait to see his growth as an Emperor and the choices he will have to make.
I am in love with the world building and I am so eager to know more about how the Lunar work.
It was overall a really good book with great potential that I will for sure reread and recommend to my friends!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: War
carrotsxcks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse
Minor: Death
tonylovd's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The lunar chronicles are such a comfort series to me. I absolutely adore this series.
These books are a twist on fairytales, and of all the fairytale retellings, these ones take first place.
All the characters have so much depth and they're all so unique from one another.
These books are a twist on fairytales, and of all the fairytale retellings, these ones take first place.
All the characters have so much depth and they're all so unique from one another.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical content
junowo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Always a fun series to read, with lovable characters. I’m particularly endeared by Cinder’s deadpan humor, as well as Kai as an entire character. It’s creative with the Cinderella story, following the same basic beats while bringing its own twists and rethinking the basics.
Ultimately, it’s a YA book that follows expected YA plots. That’s fine, and I think it’s unfair to expect something else from it. Its predictability can make it particularly comfortable to read, also.
I will probably come back to this book many times in my life!
Ultimately, it’s a YA book that follows expected YA plots. That’s fine, and I think it’s unfair to expect something else from it. Its predictability can make it particularly comfortable to read, also.
I will probably come back to this book many times in my life!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Xenophobia, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Child death
renyoi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fun and sometimes even innovative YA novel, with surprisingly likable characters and worldbuilding that feels natural, if a bit simplistic at times. The conglomeration of Asian cultures into a single monolith is problematic in some instances, but I do think the author was aware of the differences, even if that wasn’t always the impression in the text. Creative writing and striking characters with clear agency are the strengths of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Child death, Confinement, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: War