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Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite the scars that mark her face, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana.
Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won't approve of her feelings for her childhood friend--the handsome palace guard, Jacin. But Winter isn't as weak as L ...more
Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won't approve of her feelings for her childhood friend--the handsome palace guard, Jacin. But Winter isn't as weak as L ...more
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“She was prettier than a bouquet of roses and crazier than a headless chicken. Fitting in was not an option.”
And... I've finished! *sob*
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of Lunar Chronicles. After finally giving in and picking up Scarlet, even though I hated Cinder, I just haven't been able to get enough of this series. And this longass final installment was a heart-pounding, fast-paced finale.
You know, I actually checked and this is the longest YA book I have ever read at over 820 page ...more
I’m going to miss these little train wrecks.
I’m going to miss the banter between Cinder and Thorne.
I’m going to miss all the relationships & friendships.
I’m going to miss my sassy queen Iko.
I'm going to miss this series so much. AHHH.
THIS IS ALL JUST SO BITTERSWEET. WOW.
UPDATE - Full video review here: https://youtu.be/KIcWKgTN294
I’m going to miss the banter between Cinder and Thorne.
I’m going to miss all the relationships & friendships.
I’m going to miss my sassy queen Iko.
I'm going to miss this series so much. AHHH.
THIS IS ALL JUST SO BITTERSWEET. WOW.
UPDATE - Full video review here: https://youtu.be/KIcWKgTN294
WHAT A FANTASTIC FINALE!!!!!! I LOVED IT. HERE'S My full review/ discusison booktalk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaaxw...
Loved every second spent reading this.
After finishing the last page, I got a little teary. From finishing not only a fantastic book, but also one of my favourite series. I don't really know what to do now...
*** MARISSA MEYER IS FINISHED WITH WINTER!! ***
TEASERS (from Marissa Meyer's Twitter):
She screamed like a thousand birds were picking at her flesh.
She screamed like the palace was burning down around her.
“Hold these wires and make sure they don’t touch.”
“What happens if they touch?”
“The ship will probably self-destruct.”
She was going to have to train herself not to stare at him quite as often as she was used to. That would be no easy task.
“May I request a new uniform? A towel seems inappropriat ...more
TEASERS (from Marissa Meyer's Twitter):
She screamed like a thousand birds were picking at her flesh.
She screamed like the palace was burning down around her.
“Hold these wires and make sure they don’t touch.”
“What happens if they touch?”
“The ship will probably self-destruct.”
She was going to have to train herself not to stare at him quite as often as she was used to. That would be no easy task.
“May I request a new uniform? A towel seems inappropriat ...more
“Even in the Future the Story Begins with Once Upon a Time.”
Once Upon a Time, there was a lonely girl who dreamed too much. Her name was Katerina. She used to gaze at the sky and observe the faint light of the moon. One night, she watched a falling star and made a wish. She wished that she would belong. Escape. Travel. Feel. Little did she know that her heart's desire was about to be granted. For when the star landed on Earth, it took a woman's form. In some stories they call her the fairy g ...more
Fantastic end to a great series
This series actually got better with every book.
If you are on the fence after reading Cinder, I urge you to keep going.
Each book follows a different couple but we still have the previous couples running around throughout the story arc.
This time we follow Winter (Snow White) and Jacin (the Huntsman). Despite having no royal blood, Winter is the Lunar Princess.
Like most Lunars, Winter has the gift of manipulation. Unlike most Lunars, she would rather lose her mi ...more
This series actually got better with every book.
If you are on the fence after reading Cinder, I urge you to keep going.
Each book follows a different couple but we still have the previous couples running around throughout the story arc.
This time we follow Winter (Snow White) and Jacin (the Huntsman). Despite having no royal blood, Winter is the Lunar Princess.
Like most Lunars, Winter has the gift of manipulation. Unlike most Lunars, she would rather lose her mi ...more
Marissa Meyer in Interview: (paraphrased)
"Winter decided not to use her Lunar gift. She experiences bad hallucinations and her mental state is deteriorating."
ME:
Winter is going to be such an interesting character I'm so excited!
After Reading Cress
So, without too many spoilers, I'm just going to leave this little exchange here:
Winter: "You shouldn't call me crazy. They don't like that."
Other Character: "But you are!"
Winter: "I know that I am. Do you know how I know? Because the walls of t ...more
"Winter decided not to use her Lunar gift. She experiences bad hallucinations and her mental state is deteriorating."
ME:
Winter is going to be such an interesting character I'm so excited!
After Reading Cress
So, without too many spoilers, I'm just going to leave this little exchange here:
Winter: "You shouldn't call me crazy. They don't like that."
Other Character: "But you are!"
Winter: "I know that I am. Do you know how I know? Because the walls of t ...more
4.5/5
A great conclusion for such a wonderful series! A TAD underwhelmed by the ending, but it was action packed and all of my little babies ended up where I wanted them, so I'm happy!
A great conclusion for such a wonderful series! A TAD underwhelmed by the ending, but it was action packed and all of my little babies ended up where I wanted them, so I'm happy!
I just love how Snow White will be a person of color. Totally wasn't expecting that. Is it Winter yet?
AFTER READING
I write this review 3 months after finishing the book to give me the space to think about why I was so disappointed by this book so much. This review is definitely not representative of the majority opinion, and one I never expected to hold before reading this book. Don't get me wrong though. I was SO EXCITED for this book as it was the conclusion to what is a wonderful series. Maybe I was expecting too much, or perhaps I have changed as a person since reading the first three books, ...more
I write this review 3 months after finishing the book to give me the space to think about why I was so disappointed by this book so much. This review is definitely not representative of the majority opinion, and one I never expected to hold before reading this book. Don't get me wrong though. I was SO EXCITED for this book as it was the conclusion to what is a wonderful series. Maybe I was expecting too much, or perhaps I have changed as a person since reading the first three books, ...more
RE-READ AUDIO 2017. This narrator nailed it! 💕
MY BLOG: Melissa Martin's Reading List
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S OVER! I was so happy with the way this book went and the way it ended. Well, one part made me sad. There were parts that I wanted to yell, throw things, hulk smash, off with heads and so forth and so on, but I digress. I don't want to give out any kind of spoilers since so many people are reading this book right now or are going to be reading. So, this review is going to be filled with some e ...more
MY BLOG: Melissa Martin's Reading List
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S OVER! I was so happy with the way this book went and the way it ended. Well, one part made me sad. There were parts that I wanted to yell, throw things, hulk smash, off with heads and so forth and so on, but I digress. I don't want to give out any kind of spoilers since so many people are reading this book right now or are going to be reading. So, this review is going to be filled with some e ...more
Jan 29, 2014
Jessica ❁ ➳ Silverbow ➳ ❁ Rabid Reads-no-more
rated it
did not like it
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review of another edition
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads
I've been a champion of THE LUNAR CHRONICLES for years now. I saw CINDER featured for months and months on Fantastic Fiction (b/c before I started using Goodreads), and I was simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the concept of a sci-fi YA retelling of a fairy tale. Honestly, I don't remember what finally convinced me to pick it up. I was just glad I did.
Now I'm not so sure. The first two books were fantastic, and while I wasn’t quite as fond of the third, it wasn’t ...more
I've been a champion of THE LUNAR CHRONICLES for years now. I saw CINDER featured for months and months on Fantastic Fiction (b/c before I started using Goodreads), and I was simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the concept of a sci-fi YA retelling of a fairy tale. Honestly, I don't remember what finally convinced me to pick it up. I was just glad I did.
Now I'm not so sure. The first two books were fantastic, and while I wasn’t quite as fond of the third, it wasn’t ...more
3.75* if I'm being specific
I really enjoyed this, it was a great action packed conclusion but boy was it long. It kind of felt like the same thing over and over again after a while. Honestly I wish Fairest hadn't happened and this had been split into 2 books instead. The ending was meh but overall this was a very enjoyable series!!
I really enjoyed this, it was a great action packed conclusion but boy was it long. It kind of felt like the same thing over and over again after a while. Honestly I wish Fairest hadn't happened and this had been split into 2 books instead. The ending was meh but overall this was a very enjoyable series!!
Feb 09, 2014
April (Aprilius Maximus)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING
Dec 22, 2015
emma
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
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reviewed,
reread,
eh
Meh.
That’s really all I have to say.
This book is very, very long (it has tissue-paper pages! That’s how you know a YA book is too damn long). It introduces more characters I don’t care about, allowing me to realize that I really only care about Cress and Thorne. It spends a hundred thousand million years wrapping up every loose end, and still the plotline and conclusion manage to feel unsatisfying.
I really don’t have much to say beyond that.
The fact that this book is 827 pages long and I can’t ...more
That’s really all I have to say.
This book is very, very long (it has tissue-paper pages! That’s how you know a YA book is too damn long). It introduces more characters I don’t care about, allowing me to realize that I really only care about Cress and Thorne. It spends a hundred thousand million years wrapping up every loose end, and still the plotline and conclusion manage to feel unsatisfying.
I really don’t have much to say beyond that.
The fact that this book is 827 pages long and I can’t ...more
4.5 stars
Winter isn't perfect. Marissa Meyer has some very big shoes to fill. Expectations are high, fans are passionate... but I do feel she left us with a largely satisfying ending.
I know what a lot of non-readers are wondering: does it drag? Surprisingly, ...more
"I can't believe this is happening. I can't fight like this, or start a revolution, or be a queen. I can't do anything like this. I'm literally broken."
Iko settled a hand on Cinder's shoulder. "Yeah, but broken isn't the same as unfixable."
Winter isn't perfect. Marissa Meyer has some very big shoes to fill. Expectations are high, fans are passionate... but I do feel she left us with a largely satisfying ending.
I know what a lot of non-readers are wondering: does it drag? Surprisingly, ...more
My Reviews for this series:
•Fairest
•Stars Above
•Cinder
•Scarlet
•Cress
This finale to the Lunar Chronicles finds Cinder on a mission to take her rightful place on the throne of Luna, as she is the lost princess Selene.
Winter faces a major pacing problem. It's over 800 pages and a lot of it is just blah blah. It reminds me of a video game with too many tedious side quests and overlong cutscenes that you can't skip through. While there's plenty of action, the meat to garnish ratio here is not filling ...more
•Fairest
•Stars Above
•Cinder
•Scarlet
•Cress
This finale to the Lunar Chronicles finds Cinder on a mission to take her rightful place on the throne of Luna, as she is the lost princess Selene.
Winter faces a major pacing problem. It's over 800 pages and a lot of it is just blah blah. It reminds me of a video game with too many tedious side quests and overlong cutscenes that you can't skip through. While there's plenty of action, the meat to garnish ratio here is not filling ...more
OHMYGREATLUNARFEELINGS.
I just finished Cress ten minutes ago.
During the ten minutes after I had finished Cress:
How I feel when I see the release date for Winter:
HOW SHALL I MAKE IT?
O, Jacin and Winter, I await greedily.
Come to mama
Oh please I'm dying.
Dear Ms. Meyer,
Please give me this book lest I turn into a crazed and handsome half wolf, half lunar rabid warrior. Nothing will stand between me andmy Alpha my Scarlet my book. There will be no mercy unless my demands are remedied.
Of course, if yo ...more
I just finished Cress ten minutes ago.
During the ten minutes after I had finished Cress:
How I feel when I see the release date for Winter:
HOW SHALL I MAKE IT?
O, Jacin and Winter, I await greedily.
Oh please I'm dying.
Dear Ms. Meyer,
Please give me this book lest I turn into a crazed and handsome half wolf, half lunar rabid warrior. Nothing will stand between me and
Of course, if yo ...more
never in my life would i have thought that i needed a sci-fi retelling of all the classic fairy tales. and yet here i am, four books and one amazing series later, shocked at how i could have even lasted this long without it.
its quite difficult for me to rate and review this as just one book in a series, because this was honestly one of the best conclusions i have ever read. it was such a wonderful culmination of all the previous books, put into one. it truly felt like a finale, showcasing and c ...more
its quite difficult for me to rate and review this as just one book in a series, because this was honestly one of the best conclusions i have ever read. it was such a wonderful culmination of all the previous books, put into one. it truly felt like a finale, showcasing and c ...more
That's how you end a series. I am in love!
A star for each one of my ships:
*Scarlet & Wolf, forever my favorites. They, I think, have had the roughest journey of all, but they're love also seems the strongest. They never waver, especially in this book.
*Cress & Thorne, who fully stole my heart in Winter. They are adorable beyond words, and so very, very perfect for each other.
*Winter & Jacin, with their childhood love turned into something far fiercer and truer. They are each other's ...more
A star for each one of my ships:
*Scarlet & Wolf, forever my favorites. They, I think, have had the roughest journey of all, but they're love also seems the strongest. They never waver, especially in this book.
*Cress & Thorne, who fully stole my heart in Winter. They are adorable beyond words, and so very, very perfect for each other.
*Winter & Jacin, with their childhood love turned into something far fiercer and truer. They are each other's ...more
"Broken isn't the same as unfixable.”
A grand finale!
This had everything I'm looking for in a conclusion of a series. Everyone got a satisfying and even happily ever after. Satisfying is actually the best word to describe this novel. Often the last installment of a good series is a let-down ( End of Days or Clockwork Princess).
But this one had it all: suspense, romance and diversity (even though I really missed glbt-characters).
Great world-building and character-depth. Feminism.
I am very thankfu ...more
A grand finale!
This had everything I'm looking for in a conclusion of a series. Everyone got a satisfying and even happily ever after. Satisfying is actually the best word to describe this novel. Often the last installment of a good series is a let-down ( End of Days or Clockwork Princess).
But this one had it all: suspense, romance and diversity (even though I really missed glbt-characters).
Great world-building and character-depth. Feminism.
I am very thankfu ...more
4.5/5
I HAVE A LOT OF FEELINGS DON'T TOUCH ME RIGHT NOW.
I really really loved this book. The character interactions were ON POINT as always. I love this cast of characters so so much and I care SO MUCH ABOUT THEM.
World building - YAS. I loved reading about Luna and picturing everything, especially the throne room
I can't really totally give it a 5 stars because it just felt so long and like so many things happened at the beginning that there wasn't really a climax - that being said, it was really ...more
I HAVE A LOT OF FEELINGS DON'T TOUCH ME RIGHT NOW.
I really really loved this book. The character interactions were ON POINT as always. I love this cast of characters so so much and I care SO MUCH ABOUT THEM.
World building - YAS. I loved reading about Luna and picturing everything, especially the throne room
I can't really totally give it a 5 stars because it just felt so long and like so many things happened at the beginning that there wasn't really a climax - that being said, it was really ...more
No one touch me, I'm very fragile right now!!!
Oh my Gaaawwwwddddddd
What was that?! What splendid tragically heartbreaking exhilarating heart warming masterpiece of a conclusion was that?
Okay, deeeeeeppp breaths.........
Now to begin my review; first of all 823 pages of a story it was indeed. This was easily two books fit into one. Secondly they all finally got their happily ever afters, so I'm a messy ball of goo right now.
The book started of with a slightly slower pace, then elevated slowly as ...more
Oh my Gaaawwwwddddddd
What was that?! What splendid tragically heartbreaking exhilarating heart warming masterpiece of a conclusion was that?
Okay, deeeeeeppp breaths.........
Now to begin my review; first of all 823 pages of a story it was indeed. This was easily two books fit into one. Secondly they all finally got their happily ever afters, so I'm a messy ball of goo right now.
The book started of with a slightly slower pace, then elevated slowly as ...more
Solid 4.5 STARS.
“Do me a favor, Princess.
The next time someone says they're going to kill you,
don't just let them.”
I finished this! Again.
They left me. Again.
It's a bittersweet feeling. On one hand, I am completely satisfied with how Meyer decided to tie things up, but then on the other, i wouldn't have minded another book. Things felt a little rushed at times?
The only complaint I have is Thorne and Cress's relationship. It feels wrong? I don't know about you guys but Cress is like a ch ...more
“Do me a favor, Princess.
The next time someone says they're going to kill you,
don't just let them.”
I finished this! Again.
They left me. Again.
It's a bittersweet feeling. On one hand, I am completely satisfied with how Meyer decided to tie things up, but then on the other, i wouldn't have minded another book. Things felt a little rushed at times?
The only complaint I have is Thorne and Cress's relationship. It feels wrong? I don't know about you guys but Cress is like a ch ...more
So PERFECT! This will always be one of my favorite series!
Highly recommend if you love fairy tale retellings or sci fi!Full discussion with spoilers will be written tomorrow! Its late!
Highly recommend if you love fairy tale retellings or sci fi!Full discussion with spoilers will be written tomorrow! Its late!
Buddy Reading the fourth and final book of the Lunar Chronicles with none other than Blue Boo Bear <3
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Lead Male Character: ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Lead Female Character: ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Plotline: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Genre: Dystopian, action, adventure, fairytale-retelling, and romance
Will I recommend this book to others?: YES!
Will I reread this book?: Definitely!
Overall story summed up in one word: Jacin-tastic!
This book was everything I expected it to be! From beginning ...more
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Lead Male Character: ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Lead Female Character: ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Plotline: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ / 5 stars
Genre: Dystopian, action, adventure, fairytale-retelling, and romance
Will I recommend this book to others?: YES!
Will I reread this book?: Definitely!
Overall story summed up in one word: Jacin-tastic!
This book was everything I expected it to be! From beginning ...more
Apr 26, 2012
shady boots | #WatchPOSE
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4.5 stars. Satisfying ending, great series overall. Had fun.
4.5 Stars. My heart is happy. This series is precious.
First off, the plot of this book was pretty nuts - packed to the brim with action. Completely wild and stressful. I was in CONSTANT worry about all my little book darlings. Honestly there were very few dull moments.
Is it completely contradictory for me to say this book was light and sweet but also intense and full of feels?
Winter + Jacin
Alright, I’m probably in the minority on this one. I wasn’t as attached to them as I was the other char ...more
First off, the plot of this book was pretty nuts - packed to the brim with action. Completely wild and stressful. I was in CONSTANT worry about all my little book darlings. Honestly there were very few dull moments.
Is it completely contradictory for me to say this book was light and sweet but also intense and full of feels?
Winter + Jacin
Alright, I’m probably in the minority on this one. I wasn’t as attached to them as I was the other char ...more
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“Yeah, but broken isn't the same as unfixable.”
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“Did you see any rice in there? Maybe we could fill Cinder's head with it."
Everyone stared at him.
"You know, to...absorb the moisture, or something. Isn't that a thing?"
"We're not putting rice in my head.”
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Everyone stared at him.
"You know, to...absorb the moisture, or something. Isn't that a thing?"
"We're not putting rice in my head.”
