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Scarlet
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Book Brief
452
Novel • Fiction
France • Futuristic
2013
YA
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer continues Linh Cinder's journey, discovering her royal Lunar lineage while escaping from prison with Carswell Thorne. Simultaneously, Scarlet Benoit searches for her missing grandmother with the help of Wolf, revealing deeper ties to Cinder's past. As their paths intersect, they all face dangers from Queen Levana and her soldiers. Violence and themes of death are present in the book.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Emotional
Romantic
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer intertwines a futuristic twist on "Little Red Riding Hood" with compelling characters and a fast-paced plot. Readers praised the strong female leads and intricate world-building, though some found the multitude of storylines slightly overwhelming. Overall, it's a riveting sequel in the Lunar Chronicles series, balancing action with emotional depth.
Who Should Read Scarlet?
A reader who enjoys Scarlet by Marissa Meyer would likely appreciate futuristic and imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales. Fans of The Lunar Chronicles series, as well as those who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth, will be captivated by the blend of sci-fi and strong, relatable heroines.
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Scarlet Benoit
Scarlet Benoit
An 18-year-old fiery and determined French girl searching for her missing grandmother, demonstrating bravery and a tendency to act recklessly.
Alpha Ze’ev Kesley (“Wolf”)
Alpha Ze’ev Kesley (“Wolf”)
A Lunar Special Operative with a complex and often conflicted role, marked by his ferocious fighting abilities and surprising sensitivity.
Emperor Kaito (“Kai”)
Emperor Kaito (“Kai”)
The young and overwhelmed ruler of the Eastern Commonwealth, grappling with his responsibilities as emperor and his complicated feelings for Cinder.
“Captain” Carswell Thorne
“Captain” Carswell Thorne
A charming and roguish former cadet turned prisoner, who escapes with Cinder and serves as a companion and source of comic relief.
452
Novel • Fiction
France • Futuristic
2013
YA
12-18 years
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