Lunar chronicles book 112/24/2023 ![]() This is a lived-in world, with an intricate history that's explained or hinted at periodically. The story sports a really well-thought out setting with futuristic technology that reminds me a lot of Josh Whedon's "Firefly". Every page is filled to the brim with either character development, or some new world building element. This is a rather long book, but not once does it drag. And through it all, Cinder will discover that she's more special than anyone ever realized. ![]() And upon discovering that she's miraculously immune to the disease, Cinder is soon swept up into a complicated world full of political intrigue, a secret past she has no memory of, a dashing prince who catches her eye, and an evil queen from the moon who's hell bent on using her mind manipulation powers to conquer the Earth. But when one of her sisters catches a deadly disease that's been ravaging the planet, Cinder is blamed for bringing the plague to their home, and is promptly shipped off to be used for medical research. But due to her status as a cyborg (which marks her as a second class citizen by the general populace), she lives under the oppressive thumb of her abusive stepmother and equally mean stepsisters (though one of them shows her a bit more kindness than the other). Taking place on a far flung future Earth-a world in which humans, cyborgs, and androids live alongside each other, the titular Cinder is a bright and talented teenage mechanic. And upon completion, I now can't wait to read the rest of the series. Next on the list was a novel with a plot summary too intriguing to pass up on-a futuristic, cyberpunk retelling of the Cinderella fairytale. I've been slowly making my way through a long list of books recommended to me by a librarian friend of mine. ![]() ![]() Renegades: Renegades: Book One Archenemies: Book Two Supernova: Book Three The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder Scarlet Cress Winter Stars Above Fairest With high-stakes action and a smart, resourceful heroine, Cinder is a Cinderella retelling that is at once classic and strikingly original.ĭon't miss Marissa Meyer's other books and series': Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl.Ĭinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. "Prince Charming among the cyborgs." - The Wall Street Journal a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars. ![]() "An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction. The first book in the #1 New York Times - and USA Today -Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer like you've never seen it before, now with new cover art! See where the futuristic YA fairytale saga all began, with the tale of a teenage cyborg who must fight for Earth's survival against villains from outer space. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply.AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |