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Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles Book 2)
Series: The Lunar Chronicles
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Red Riding Hood-meets-Percy Jackson in a thrilling new spin on Grimm by the author of Cinder.
This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.
Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. The police have closed her case. The only person Scarlet can turn to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust, but they are drawn to each other.
Meanwhile, in New Beijing, Cinder will become the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive—when she breaks out of prison to stay one step ahead of vicious Queen Levana.
As Scarlet and Wolf expose one mystery, they encounter Cinder and a new one unravels. Together they must challenge the evil queen, who will stop at nothing to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner...
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Scarlet by Marissa Meyer, the second instalment in The Lunar Chronicles, is generally well-received for its imaginative twist on classic fairy tales. Readers often praise its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and skilful blending of science fiction elements with the story. The book is noted for deepening the series' world-building and maintaining the excitement set by its predecessor.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141340234
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 February 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 326g
Pages: 464
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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