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Cinder

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Book Brief

Marissa Meyer

Cinder

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

Book Details

Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre

Science Fiction

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Fantasy

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Romance

Setting

New Beijing • Futuristic

Theme

Guilt

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Super Short Summary

In Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Cinder is a cyborg mechanic living in a futuristic, dystopian society where she meets Prince Kai, whose father died of a plague ravaging Earth. As they navigate their societal constraints, Cinder faces discrimination from her stepfamily and is forced into a draft to find a cure for the plague, uncovering her true identity and immunity. Themes of illness, loss, and discrimination are present.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Romantic

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

971,009 ratings

78%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Marissa Meyer’s Cinder is lauded for its imaginative retelling of the Cinderella tale, blending fairy tale and sci-fi with engaging characters and a fast-paced plot. Critics praise its inventive world-building and strong protagonist. However, some find predictability in the plot and desired deeper character development. Overall, it's a compelling start to the Lunar Chronicles series.

Who Should Read Cinder?

Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent will relish Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Ideal for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy futuristic settings and strong, resilient heroines, this novel marries classic fairy tales with sci-fi intrigue, making it a thrilling read for those who appreciate coming-of-age stories mixed with political drama and romance.

4.3