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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1)

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Cinder is a reimagined fairy tale set in a future dystopian world. It follows Cinder, a gifted mechanic who is also a cyborg, as she navigates her complicated life in New Beijing. Facing challenges due to her mysterious past and society's prejudice, she becomes entangled with a charming prince and a deadly plague, all while a lunar threat looms.
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You might enjoy this book if you love fairytales with a twist set in a futuristic world. It offers an intriguing blend of science fiction and fantasy, reimagining classic tales with cyborgs, lunar colonies, and a courageous heroine navigating a dystopian realm. Fans of adventure and strong protagonists will likely find this captivating.

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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1)

A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl ...CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation.

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This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.

A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl...

Cinder, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queenβ€”and a dangerous temptation.

Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future.

This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.

Series: The Lunar Chronicles

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Cinder by Marissa Meyer is often praised for its imaginative and fresh retelling of the classic Cinderella story, set in a futuristic world combining elements of science fiction and fantasy. Reviews highlight its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and the inventive twist of making the protagonist a cyborg, which adds depth to the narrative. Readers also commend the author's ability to weave romance, intrigue, and mystery into the story, making it appealing to both young adults and older audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141340135

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Marissa Meyer lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her fiance and their two cats. Marissa enjoys road-tripping, wine-tasting, and hunting for priceless treasures at antique shops.

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