Cinder, the first book in Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles series, introduces readers to a futuristic world where humans coexist with androids in the bustling streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague threatens humanity as the ruthless Lunar people observe from above, awaiting their opportunity to strike. At the center of this complex narrative is Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg whose mysterious past fuels both her stepmother’s disdain and her stepsister’s illness. As she finds herself entangled with Prince Kai, Cinder must navigate through duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, all while uncovering secrets about her origins that could determine the fate of Earth.
Blending elements of Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars, this tale offers a captivating mix of classic fairytale motifs and modern sci-fi intrigue. With its dynamic characters, high-stakes plot, and intricate world-building, Cinder sets the stage for an unforgettable saga that has captivated audiences and critics alike.
Publication Details:
- Author: Marissa Meyer
- Language: English
- Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
- ISBN-13: 978-0312641894
- Publication Date: January 1, 2012
- Print Length: 400 pages
Description:
An interesting mash-up of fairy tales and science fiction. A cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars.
“The prince straightened, forcing her gaze to follow him. ‘You’re not quite what I was expecting.’”
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl…
Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. 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.
Captured between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.