A review by majesticisme
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Because the core story is based on the classic tale of Cinderella, many of the plot points are predictable. This leaves the reader in the interesting position of constantly waiting for the other shoe (ha!) to drop, which is a pleasant feeling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Body horror

The main character is a leg and arm amputee with many other body modifications. She is constantly looked down upon and dehumanized for her status as a “cyborg” which could be triggering for amputee readers.