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I'm a sucker for a good retelling of a classic fairy tale. Meyer does a great job of melding genres in this debut novel. Fairy tale, steampunk, dystopia, science fiction, and romance all blended together to make a fast, fun, exciting read. I'm not a huge fan of cliffhangers, but it does make me look forward to the next book in the series. Well played, Ms. Meyer. Well played.
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I absolutely loved it! I normally don't really like futuristic of sci-fi books, but I can honestly say it has much surpassed my expectations! Can't wait to start reading Scarlet & Cress.
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Oct 07, 2014
Jessa Franco
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Cinderella is a cyborg!
Not convinced yet? Really? Ok, well here is the rest of the review. Cinder was fantastic, both story and audio. If you are looking for a retelling that challenges your perception of a classic fairy tale, look no further. I do not like Cinderella, but I love Cinder. She takes the strength and independence that I always wished Cinderella had to a new level. My only critique was the voice actor's accents...for being in New Beijing everyone sounded American. I get that it was ...more
Not convinced yet? Really? Ok, well here is the rest of the review. Cinder was fantastic, both story and audio. If you are looking for a retelling that challenges your perception of a classic fairy tale, look no further. I do not like Cinderella, but I love Cinder. She takes the strength and independence that I always wished Cinderella had to a new level. My only critique was the voice actor's accents...for being in New Beijing everyone sounded American. I get that it was ...more
While an intriguing premise, I didn't care for this book when I first started reading it. Some 50 pages in (my normal for YA books) I just couldn't do it. Several months later, a friend of mine recommended I try the audio version - as they preferred that better. And what a difference! I was able to get into the characters, and while albeit it was more than a little predictable in plot, I want to invest in book 2!
Good sci-fi read and contemporary retelling for sure! ...more
Good sci-fi read and contemporary retelling for sure! ...more
