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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
I can’t believe I’ve been seeing this book in shelves for half my life and never bothered to read it. I enjoyed it a lot— the cyberpunk take on grimm fairytales was so entertaining and intriguing. I loved all those easter eggs. It was a fun book to try to predict plot points of, and although some of it was predictable, the writing flowed very well and the characters are easy to fall in love with. currently on the fourth book, and nothing about that has changed. definitely worth reading for those who love fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and a bit of romance. To me, the setting kinda felt like a version of star wars or rebecca yarros’ carve the mark only because of the space and inter-planet travel/relations, which is a theme i love.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
this has been on my to read list for ages, and I'll be honest, it was mainly the original cover that kept me from actually getting to it. now that I've read it, I really like it and am curious how the sequels continue.
I love rewrites of classic tales and have read a few, and this one is definitely up there in the better to best range for me.
+ different cultural setting
+ interesting protagonist with sense of wit
+ political issues (i love when there are realistic political disputes and problems)
+ not too light hearted in that there is death and risk around
+ even if somewhat predictable as far as twists/plotline go, it's still interesting to see how it will happen
I love rewrites of classic tales and have read a few, and this one is definitely up there in the better to best range for me.
+ different cultural setting
+ interesting protagonist with sense of wit
+ political issues (i love when there are realistic political disputes and problems)
+ not too light hearted in that there is death and risk around
+ even if somewhat predictable as far as twists/plotline go, it's still interesting to see how it will happen
I disliked this book so much. Every (and I do mean Every. Single. One) female character that spoke (except for the MC, and one future MC) was either evil or a bit stupid/naive and died and every male character that spoke or was mentioned a lot was a good guy. The evil queen doesn't seem to have any character but Evil and Queen (and maybe beautiful) and while I'm all for an irredemeably bad character once again she was so so boring and I can't forgive that. The Prince and Cinder had no chemistry whatsoever, she is not like other girls and he loves that and he is good looking and that should be enough. I guess. Also Monarchy is good and having ID Chips in every wrist leads to no problems whatsover.
The idea is cool though and it did kind of help me through a reading slump. So... two stars
The idea is cool though and it did kind of help me through a reading slump. So... two stars
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Awesome book! Now I have to read the rest of the series! But how come it didn't add to my reading list...
This book was...weirder than I expected.
The story follows Cinder, a Cyborg mechanic living in New Beijing with her adopted mother and two adopted sisters. New Beijing and all of Earth have been ravaged by an incurable disease, plus they have to deal with the Lunar Queen, who is violent, war hungry, posses the ability to influence the people around her, and wants to become the new emperor on Earth.
There are a lot of what you would expect from a Cinderella retelling. Evil stepmother/ stepsister, a prince, a ball, a missing shoe (foot). But the story also takes a dark turn, dealing with death and disease, scientific experimentation on people, and a metaphor for racism (maybe). It was certainly a fun, albeit dramatic, ride and I do plan on continuing the series.
I'd give the book a 3/5 for writing and a 3/5 for entertainment. It feels like a very classic YA book that I am maybe a little too old for, but that I can still enjoy.
The story follows Cinder, a Cyborg mechanic living in New Beijing with her adopted mother and two adopted sisters. New Beijing and all of Earth have been ravaged by an incurable disease, plus they have to deal with the Lunar Queen, who is violent, war hungry, posses the ability to influence the people around her, and wants to become the new emperor on Earth.
There are a lot of what you would expect from a Cinderella retelling. Evil stepmother/ stepsister, a prince, a ball, a missing shoe (foot). But the story also takes a dark turn, dealing with death and disease, scientific experimentation on people, and a metaphor for racism (maybe). It was certainly a fun, albeit dramatic, ride and I do plan on continuing the series.
I'd give the book a 3/5 for writing and a 3/5 for entertainment. It feels like a very classic YA book that I am maybe a little too old for, but that I can still enjoy.
adventurous
tense
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:
No
This book is one of my all time favorites. Marissa Meyer is an excellent author!!
This is the series that made me love reading. So obviously they’re all 5 stars regardless of plot or writing or characters or anything