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Marissa Meyer

Scarlet

Marissa MeyerFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Marissa Meyer

Scarlet

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

452

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • Futuristic

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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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

4.4

448,012 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.4

448,012 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

452

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • Futuristic

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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