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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)

Marissa Meyer

Start date: June 12, 2013

Finish date: June 30, 2013

Discussion leader: Rachel

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Oct 18, 2013 Chelsi rated it it was amazing

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This book was just so amazing. I was skeptical to read it at first and I don't even know why, maybe just the fact that Cinderella's a cyborg... But anyway, it had everything that makes a book great: funny, strong protagonist, bitchy antagonist, amazing love interest, and the plot moved nicely. Although, I totally predicted the ending.

Kai was amazing and just so sweet and completely Prince Charming. Peony was the perfect sister. Cinder was so strong and sarcastic and reminded me of Katniss in a ...more

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Dec 29, 2013 Thais rated it it was amazing

WHY HAVEN'T I READ THIS BOOK BEFORE? WHY? WHY? WHY?
PRINCE KAITO, PEONY, IKO, CINDER, THEY ALL HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MAH HEART FOREVAAAAAH <333 *CRIES, FANGIRLS* ...more

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Feb 04, 2014 Rebecca Calvin rated it it was amazing

What an interesting take on the fairy tale genre! This book was a fresh air in the mix of dull books I have read recently. It is Cinderella meets dystopian with a scifi twist. A quick and enjoyable read, I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a new take on a overused genre.

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