January 04, 2012

Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Cinder by Marissa Meyer
ARC paperback, 387 pages
Expected Publication: January 3rd, 2012 by Feiwel & Friends

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . 

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

When I first learned about Cinder, I can say that it did not even register... I just didn't care. But when I came back to it, something changed and it seemed interesting.

Interesting is an understatement.

I loved this book!

It has been a long time since I've read a book in two days, especially considering how hectic my past weekend has been. I did not want to stop reading this book. Every chance I had I picked it up and verbally cursed myself if I forgot to bring it with me.

Cinder is a girl who puts all of her drive into helping others, seldom thinking about herself which reminded me of another girl like that... Cinderella. And upon realizing this I completely understood the whole premise of the book. With the evil step-mother, father who died and two step-sisters. The fact that it is set in the distant future in New Beijing and that she's half cyborg, I was able to differentiate the two and fall in love with a whole new story.

When Cinder first meets Kai, I was a little worried, expecting him to be a jerk and the chemistry wouldn't be there... like every other book... but it was there and it was beautiful. They seemed to genuinely care for each other before they even knew one another. And with that, there was no where near enough Kai!
The twists in the book were somewhat unexpected though I wasn't completely shocked with what happened, I loved how Meyer threw them in there.

There was a lot left open, but yet it felt complete so you are yearning for more, yet you're not dying to know what's going to happen next. Which I love. I cannot wait to read the next three books in the Lunar Chronicles. This is definitely a series I will be purchasing. I may wait for paperback however because I love the feel of the book. But it is hardback worthy.

There are a lot of different ratings and reviews, but this one is for you to judge. So when this one hits shelves, run to your book store or library and pick it up!!

(Aliens [I couldn't talk about without spoiling], cyborgs, Asians, a cute prince, strong protagonist... Can't go wrong!!)

5 out of 5 stars!

18 comments:

  1. I keep seeing wonderful reviews on this book. I may have to pick this one up. Aliens and a cute prince require a read.

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  2. This book was awesome and I can't wait for book 2!

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  3. This is on my must buy list! I have seen such good things about it all over. It just makes me want to get it more!!

    Mary

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  4. What a great review. Now I want this book even more. I love the cover of this book. Keep on with the reviews. It helps me determine what to buy.
    christinebails@yahoo.com

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  5. Insightful review! I'm impatiently awaiting my copy to come in the mail from goodreads giveaway that I'd won. *finger tapping* Your review has me even more impatient. *sigh* Thanks for posting. DeAnna Schultz

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  6. Sounds like a fun read! If I do find it, it'll definitely be a different kind of book for me, but I'm willing to give it a try since you said it was pretty good.

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  7. I've heard so many good things about this book! I just went out and bought it :)

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  8. I felt the same way when I first heard about Cinder! But I read a really good review and I've been following the blog tour. Now I can't wait. :) I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that was a little hesitant. Now to get my hands on a copy!

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  9. I love your review of this book! There are such differing opinions on it. Part cyborg? I'm glad you loved it and will definitely give it a try:)

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  10. I enjoyed your review of Cinder and now I want to read it even more than I did before.

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  11. Wow to be honest when i first heard about this book i was alittle skeptical but now thanks to you review its one my list to read

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  12. This is on my must buy asap list!! Sounds amazing and I cannot wait to dive in

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  13. I just ordered this book and can't wait to read it. I'm so glad you liked it!

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  14. I've been wondering about this book. I was thinking...another retelling of a fairy tale? But aliens and cyborgs? Glad to hear it will be worth a pick up! Great review!

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  15. Great review! Every review I've read has been positive but I can't get past the idea of cyborgs. I do not plan to read it because of that, so I'm probably missing out. :(

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  16. Nice review! I really want to read this book! P:

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  17. Great review I just love love love love this book I can not wait to read Cress next!

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  18. Great review I love loveeeeee this book I can not wait when Cress the third book to come out soon!

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