Cinder

Book One of the Lunar Chronicles

By: Marissa Meyer

Narrated by: Rebecca Soler

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2012 Marissa Meyer (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Great way to tell a classic story with a great twist that never ends

This was a really good book. I love the contrast of the characters and the storyline that takes place. It definitely keeps you on your toes wondering what is going to happen next! Can’t wait to read the next book.

The story was

this book was very good. the story twist were unique and some unexpected . I love the fact that it made it hard to put Down at times.

Love it!

This series is so fun! The books are unique imaginative and all tie together with surprises around every corner!

Very enjoyable. Slightly predictable.

I wish the author didn't make some of the plot twists so easy to predict. I liked it overall. It's an interesting take on the classic Cinderella tale.

Delighted by this one

I really cool retelling of a fairy tale I grew up with. some narration spots were a little wonky, mispronunciations and weird pros, but overall pretty good. characters were well written, dynamic enough to keep things interesting, and the plot moved along at a steady pace. with any young adult novel, you're bound to get some teenage angst, which I was ready for, but it wasn't enough to distract from the whole story. I'll continue listening to the series for sure.

best book ever

best book ever did not it to end and I loved the narrator I loved her voice

Left me ready for book 2!

This book was a good listen. When I was done I was ready to download the next one to continue the story.

Predictable but enjoyable

I don’t know if there was an excessive amount of foreshadowing, or if the simple fact that this was based on a known tale gave too much away, but I found myself predicting nearly every plot twist and turn. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The way it was written spoke to me. I loved the characters, the world and the specific issues they dealt with. So, if you are worried that this will be too predictable, just know not ALL of the major plot points line up with the classic fairy tale, and even if you do feel like you know what’s going to happen next, you’ll really enjoy the ride. It’s like a rollercoaster, you can see the turn up ahead, but you’re excited for it.

Very unique, YA book.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

When I first started this book, I almost just quit reading because I just could not get into the whole New Beijing, cyborgs, etc., but I am now glad I just stuck with it because it turned out to be an interesting book that made me want to continue the series with that being said... it is very YA. Just be prepared for that, but I did quite enjoy Marissa Meyer's style of writing and her descriptions of everything that was taking place.

If you loved the Hunger Games (and stories of that genre), you will most likely enjoy this.

Very unique.

Omg!

I absolutely loved this book! It was such a great plot and made each chapter make you want to read the next one to find out what happens next! Can't wait to. Read the next book in this series.