A review by young_adult_bookshelf
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 Favourite Quote:
“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.”

 Premise: 
Cinder is a gifted mechanic in new Beijing, with a secret behind her talent with tech, she is a cyborg. Trying to survive the endless hatred from her stepmother and the illness that is taking people's lives all over the world, Cinder's life gets intertwined with Prince Kai. Finding secrets about herself and her past, she must decide who will be loyal to and how much her own freedom is worth. 

Review:
Cinder was a really enjoyable book, with an interesting storyline and characters. I found myself invested in the story quite quickly. It is a retelling of Cinderella and it is certainly not like any other version of the classic fairy tale. If the other books in the series are in any way similar to this, I will definitely be reading them. 
Cinder is bold and headstrong, she does not let the discrimination against her being a cyborg stop her in the long run. This comes from her stepmother and stepsister to the way cyborgs are seen as property and no longer human. The relationships between Cinder and those she trusts are all very natural.
The plot was enjoyable and kept your attention. I found that I read large chunks of the books without even realising how much I read. The book just flew by due to how easy and enjoyable it was.
If you want to read a book that is adventurous, emotional, funny and slightly mysterious, Cinder is definitely a book for you. I am looking forward to when I can read the rest of the Lunar Chronicles, as this was great.  
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