Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2) in The Wide Web of Friends in YA Books

Dec 28, 2013 Carolina rated it it was amazing

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This was even better than Cinder. This sequel made my feelings escalate tenfold. I was gushing, laughing and crying. It was such an exciting book. But very stress induncing. The feels.
I'm just gonna say that this is becoming one of my new favorite series.
Gonna jump straight into the next volume.
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Aug 09, 2013 Rachel (APCB Reviews) rated it liked it

Scarlet picks up right after the events that take place in Cinder . Cinder has been captured per the request of Queen Levana (because she realizes who Cinder really is). Cinder is Princess Selene. She is supposed to be the savior of the Earthens and Lunars. People hope that she will take back the crown from her evil, controlling, nefarious aunt, Queen Levana. Dr. Erland gives Cinder a name, one person who will be able to tell Cinder everything she needs to know about her past and her future. Scarlet picks up right after the events that take place in Cinder . Cinder has been captured per the request of Queen Levana (because she realizes who Cinder really is). Cinder is Princess Selene. She is supposed to be the savior of the Earthens and Lunars. People hope that she will take back the crown from her evil, controlling, nefarious aunt, Queen Levana. Dr. Erland gives Cinder a name, one person who will be able to tell Cinder everything she needs to know about her past and her future. This person's name is Michelle Benoit. Cinder and Carswell Thorne break out of jail in search of Mme Benoit. Theses fugitives are being chased by the Earthen Union and the Lunars. Now Cinder must rise up to her new status as Princess, take back her crown, and defeat Queen Levana.

I loved this book! Usually second books in series aren't as good as the first books. Scarlet proved this wrong. I love this story. It is original and captivating. The writing is amazing too. It's unique and descriptive. Scarlet was written in multiple point of views that changed frequently. And while this would normally be extremely irritating, Meyer somehow makes it works, makes all their perspectives worthwhile. It was so interesting seeing the stories all come together in the end and the details from each point of view make the story come around full circle. I loved the little details of "Red Riding Hood" that Meyer incorporates into the story. Meyer weaves the information into the story so nicely, and the story flows so well. Cinder is about lies and manipulation. Scarlet focuses on the lies that led up to that. I really like the protagonist, Cinder. She is tough, strong, fierce, smart, and a born leader. Thorne was great comic relief. I love his character and he complements Cinder nicely. She is the all too serious type while Thorne is the easygoing, not a care in the world type. At first, I didn't really like Scarlet, but I grew to like her as well. She is stubborn, confident, and tenacious. Wolf had a lot of character development in this story, which I always like to read of. He changed as a person and overthrew his thaumaturge. This book had much more action and adventure. The stakes are much higher now. This story is building-up to be so much more than a Cinderella love story.

There were only a few minor things that I didn't like about this book. The beginning was a little slow. It took me a while to get used to Scarlet's point of view because I really didn't like her. I just wanted Cinder's point of view. I learned later on, that all of these point of views are necessary and essential to the story. Meyer did need that story development in the beginning though, so I forgive the slowness. I also feel that Cinder isn't the same girl anymore. I loved the humor and wittiness that is Linh Cinder, who I grew to love in Cinder . Now, Cinder seems hard, and cold, and just not the same girl she used to be. Come back Cinder! I miss the carefree, fun you! I understand that she is a fugitive now and has a lot of things on her plate right now. I wish she hadn't changed so much though. I also didn't like the insta-love between Scarlet and Wolf. The romance was too quick and unnecessary. It did break the girliness out of me near the end though, and made me say "awwww" during the lovers' confessions at the end of the book. And I miss Prince Kai!!

This book is engrossing and fast-paced. That ending was awesome! Cinder has finally come to terms with her new status and knows what she must do: defeat Queen Levana and take back her crown. I love these books and can't wait for Cress ! ...more

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Feb 22, 2015 Saloni rated it really liked it

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I'm not going to lie, I was fairly disappointed with this book, to me it seemed like a filler book, simply bridging the gap between the first and third book.

As this is the second book, I will be going into a spoiler-filled discussion, however if you haven't read this series and are a fan of fantasy/dystopian books, I highly recommend this book. If you want to know a bit more about the world, I'll link my spoiler-free review of Cinder as well ...more

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Apr 21, 2014 Mili rated it it was amazing

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First Read: April 18th, 2014
I love rereading my favorite series! It brings back so many memories! :)

LOVE THORNE!! He's like my favorite character EVER! He's like the super awesome futuristic Adrian form the VA series! LOOOVE these books!!! ...more

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Jun 21, 2013 Florentina rated it it was amazing

I LOVE this book....I was kinda pissed off after realising there were new characters in this because I only wanted Cinder's and Kai's point of view...but it's a good read so I recommend. ...more

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May 21, 2013 Amanda rated it really liked it

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this book reminded me of all the reasons I fell in love with the lunar chronicles. while I did not enjoy Scarlet's character quite as much as I loved Cinder's I did race through this book and am defiantly glad I waited until I had Cress before reading this one... I learnt my lesson after reading Cinder. Wolf was certainly an interesting character but I would have loved to get into his head a little more as he is one of the most different characters I have come across so far in the series, but ad ...more

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Jan 06, 2020 Caitlin rated it it was amazing

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This book was really a lot of fun to read. Nonstop excitement and an interesting storyline development. The first book, Cinder, was good, but this one was just a whole bundle of entertainment.

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