Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) in Obsessed With YA & NA

Jul 21, 2012 Kassidy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audiobooks

*4.5*This was amazing!! Why didn't anyone tell me to read it sooner?! Just kidding..
The world and characters are so great, I can't wait to continue on in the series. ...more

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Jun 01, 2012 Ruby Jo rated it liked it

Shelves: ya

Also on: Ruby's Books

Rating: 3.5 stars

I have to admit that for once I have no idea how to start this review. I mean, the book was very surprising for me. To start, I must be honest: I have no clue what the difference between a cyborg and an android is *sheepish* Not even the tinniest clue, so I was a little lost at times. I guess if I think about it really hard, I suppose androids are just robots and cyborgs are former humans? *shakes head* I think I'll leave it here, or I risk making a fool of Also on: Ruby's Books

Rating: 3.5 stars

I have to admit that for once I have no idea how to start this review. I mean, the book was very surprising for me. To start, I must be honest: I have no clue what the difference between a cyborg and an android is *sheepish* Not even the tinniest clue, so I was a little lost at times. I guess if I think about it really hard, I suppose androids are just robots and cyborgs are former humans? *shakes head* I think I'll leave it here, or I risk making a fool of myself LOL

I liked Cinder. She was a very like-able character. I liked her sense of humor and her sarcasm. What I liked though was that it was very easy to forget she was "special" or a cyborg. Also, I loved how she could detect lies. I could use that tool, actually :D I wanted to hit something when her stepmother gave her to the scientists.

I also liked that you don't get your usual fairy tale retelling. Things are a bit different here: she is friends with one of her stepsisters, she has a sidekick, she is a well-known mechanic and a lot of other little changes that make the story unique. Oh, I loved her sidekick, Iko. I actually like the idea of a best friend that knows everything. (Could be useful during exams too)

Also, I loved the prince. He was different than what I expected. Good different, not bad ;)

I have to say that I was disappointed by the ending. I mean, yes, I know it's a series that's focused on Cinder and on her journey, but I wanted to see at least one issue resolved. I mean, anything. Her escape or her relationship with the emperor resolved, anything.

Also, there were some elements that where familiar. I don't know if anyone else made this connection, but I felt as though I was reading a new book and watching Sailor Moon at the same time. I'm not saying the book and the TV show are identical, just that some elements reminded me about that show, a show that I loved as a child.

The story was a little predictable at times, but the writing style (which I loved, might I add) kept me reading and wanting to know how the story unfolds.

In the end, I liked the book. It was a very interesting story and a cool start for a series. I am curious to see how Cinder's journey continues and what will happen next and what other fairy tales will be retold throughout the series.
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Dec 15, 2013 Mom2triplets04 rated it it was ok

Shelves: ya-read-before-2015, books-i-own-read

2 1/2 stars. I listened to this on audio. I so wanted to like this book because of all the hype around it. It is a retelling of Cinderella in the future as a cyborg. The audio of the computer voice became a bit annoying. And I felt the story was a bit boring which lost my interest. The part about how she became a cyborg was interesting. But there was just way too much technical which lost me.

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Feb 11, 2013 Amy Hayes rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was so hesitant to start this series because it's sci-fi and that's not really a genre I enjoy, but I loved this book. I was fascinated by the story and some of the characters, Cinder, Iko, Peony, Kai and Dr. Erland. I loved to hate Adri and Queen Levana, which I'm sure was the intention. I can't wait to read Scarlet and I hope the characters from this book are in it. ...more

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Jan 27, 2014 Rose (The_Calm_Reader) rated it it was amazing

Let me start by saying I started out reading the first few chapters of this book thinking I wasn't going to like it. I have never read a book like this before, futuristic with cyborgs with a Cinderella twist. Having said that, I was totally wrong about this book! Wowza! I loved this whole book! This book had me hooked after only a few chapters in! The world building was amazing. The characters were amazing! This book puts a futuristic spin on the tale of Cinderella with Cinder, the main characte ...more

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Jan 29, 2014 Eliza rated it really liked it

Shelves: favourites, read-in-2014, fantasy, science-fiction, post-apocalyptic, romance, buddy-read

4.5✮

Wooo I can't believe I've waited soooo long to read Cinder! This is probably my favourite (non-contemporary) read of this year so far! Cinder is a retelling of Cinderella who is a cyborg and honestly I wasn't crazy about the idea. I read it because I really love fairy tales plus everyone raves about it so I had to see what's the hype is about and yes the hype is real and it's worth the hype!

I didn't give it 5✮ just because I did feel the writing slightly lacking and I think she did give aw ...more

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Sep 26, 2013 Sara rated it really liked it

This book was pretty good. Very different than I was expecting. The only complaint that I have is that I think it was a bit drawn out. However, it wasn't to the point where I was bored. Very good overall and I recommend you check it out! ...more

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Jan 28, 2023 Jennifer rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobooks, my-own-read-books, 10-most-anticipated-2021, books-i-own, 2023-reads, 52-book-challenge-2023, audiobooks-2023, my-own-books-i-read-in-2023, 12-book-challenge-2023

I finally started the Lunar Chronicles and I'm really enjoying it. I love retellings, Having the cyborg twist on this one was a fun adventure!

Idk if I'm the only one but I didn't see the "twist" coming!

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Mar 25, 2012 Kerri rated it it was amazing

five stars first time, five stars second time. I love this series so much!

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Jan 02, 2012 Cereja Cult rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopia, steampunk

I feel I'll have to read this again before giving a review. ...more

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Jun 08, 2013 Kirsten rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, distopian, awesome-protaganist, cliffhanger-ending, predictable

Cinder is a totally different take on the cinderella story and I absolutely loved how the author used bits from the original story and twisted them in a new way. This book was really good, and I ended up enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. The only reasons I gave this book a 4 star was because while it was entertaining, it seemed that everything huge happened in the last 50 pages of the book. Also I was able to guess the "shocking reveal" by page 10. Other than that, I really did en ...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Zoe rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourites

As much I was expecting to enjoy Cinder, I never expected to love it so much. I was utterly captivated the whole time and I am so happy that I added to this my July TBR pile. Everything in this book worked perfectly for me, and now I'm desperate to read the sequel!

Aside from Throne of Glass, Cinder is the only fairytale re-telling that I have enjoyed. It was a different experience and I am so happy that I liked this one. It was very interesting to find similarities between Cinderella and this bo ...more

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Feb 01, 2014 Roberta rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own, re-reads

I loved this book! It is a total re-read, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series - which I do own. This book was very imaginative and I thought that the theme of prejudice was done very well. ...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Stacey M rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, goodreads-choice-award-book-club-bo, young-adult

I really liked this spin on the Cinderella tale. While I thought the book was predictable it was a delightful read. I thought it was an entertaining read and was very well paced.

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