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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)

Marissa Meyer

Start date: June 12, 2013

Finish date: June 30, 2013

Discussion leader: Rachel

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Aug 30, 2013 Amber rated it really liked it

Oh my goodness gracious. That was nothing less than a MASTERPIECE. Alright, it wasn't particularly intellectual and it definitely didn't delve into the meaning of life or the human consciousness, but it was probably one of the best retellings I've come across, period.

I genuinely was unable to put it down. For one, I absolutely LOVED Cinder. In general, I don't like MCs. They're usually whiney and good at everything, but Cinder was flawed and humble and so relatable. Everything bad that happened ...more

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Oct 15, 2019 Candace rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

4.5 This is mindblowing creative and a delight to read. A Cyborg Cinderella? Such fun! And I searched for the little details too. A very impressive debut. My only issue is it just ends. ENDS. So of course I have to hurry and start the next one. Books like caffeine are so addictive.

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Apr 23, 2016 Stefani rated it it was amazing

I liked this book a lot more than I was expecting. I put off reading this book for almost a year until I had multiple people telling me to just read it, it was amazing. So I finally did it. Boy am I glad!!! It has a different twist than most books I have read recently, which has helped with a reading slump I've felt my self getting into. I love how this book took a classic story & put a great futuristic, sci-fi twist to it. Plus the characters, & their amazing sarcasm, were GREAT! I can't wait t ...more

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