A review by _chrstnlvly
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

funny 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? No

5.0

If there's one thing Marissa Meyer excels at, it's breaking your heart.

Cinder is the second book I've read by her (the first was Heartless), and just like before, her dialogues and scenes tug at your heartstrings. I lost count of how many times I felt enraged by Adri and Queen Levana. I blushed and kicked my feet every time Kai spoke to Cinder. I felt genuine pain when Cinder was sad and when people were unkind to her. Meyer has a remarkable ability to make readers feel the emotions of her characters. As a reader, I know that's a challenging feat for an author, but Meyer consistently achieves it.

I also enjoyed the concept of a fairy tale retelling with a sci-fi twist. I love retellings because they allow me to explore different possibilities and scenarios based on the original story. I've read many Cinderella retellings, but this was my first experience with a sci-fi version. I wasn't sure how it would work, but Meyer pulled it off brilliantly.

I'm eager to read the rest of the Lunar Chronicles series. I audibly gasped when I turned the page and instead of a new chapter, I saw the acknowledgments. Meyer is a talented storyteller, and I have high hopes that I won't be disappointed with the upcoming books (here's to hoping!).
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