Cinder was written by Marissa Meyer. This science fiction book is part of a four book series called the Lunar Chronicles. Cinder is a cyborg mechanic in a world that is soon to go to war with Luna, a settlement of "Luners" on the moon. As she begins to have feelings for the Prince, soon to be Emperor Kai, she learns that she herself is Luner and at the very end that she is also the lost princess who is the only one who can stop the evil Queen Lavona. Set in New Beijing in the Third Era the story line plays off of Cinderella.
The story is told from Cinder's point of view. Treated as a second class citizen, she plans to escape from the money she earns from plague research. She also tries to stop Kai from forming a marrage alience with Queen Lavona. She ends up throwing away her last attempt at freedom and risking her life via discovery to worn the prince near the end of the book. This sci-fi novel is great for young adults. Marissa Meyer keeps the book interesting throughout the story by adding constant twists of the plot line. Just when you think you know what is going on, she throws something new at you. The style is very emotional and goes pretty fast through the plot line. This fits well with the intended audience as it keeps it interesting.
I was very intregued as I read this book. I couldn't put it down. It did change my view of humanity in the future. After years of world peace, there is still persecution and many of the problems that we face today. Cyborgs are owned by their guardians and crime is still a problem. This did have a few similar elements to Ender's Game as the view of aliens is different from normal views.
This book is great for young readers who like romance and science fiction. It has aliens from the moon, cyborgs, royal balls, plague, and a romantic prince. The suspense and an ever twisting plot line will keep you on your toes throughout the book.
Mr. Lankford 2
11/11/13 (absent)
RATING: *****5/5
review by: Amber Carlson
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