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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)

Marissa Meyer

Start date: March 23, 2012

Finish date: March 31, 2012

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Jan 06, 2015 Andreea rated it really liked it

The first part of the book barely gets 2 stars because... well the minute I hear about the Princess Selene well... we all f**king know who it was, right? It didn't even try to be subtle about it. That was a big disappointment! But then the book started being really enjoyable and entertaining and I couldn't stop reading the second half.

Cyborgs are awesome and Cinder is a mechanic! OMG! I love mechanics, especially if they are females. Maybe I should become one! Also, Iko was such an adorable char ...more

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Mar 28, 2017 Jessie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book! It was both comfortingly familiar and surprisingly new. Cinder is a great character and I can't wait to find out what happens next. My only complaint is that I don't have the second book readily available right now! ...more

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Mar 11, 2014 Kari rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult-fantasy, 2015reads, gryffindor-mmp

Very interesting read. Didn't know what to expect but I've seen this on everyone's lists as a not to be missed read. I didn't like the ending. I guess that part of Cinder's story ended but I want to know what happens next! ...more

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