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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)

Marissa Meyer

Start date: September 1, 2013

Finish date: September 30, 2013

Discussion: Group Read

Why we're reading this: Fairy Tale Retellings Theme
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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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Aug 08, 2013 Trina Duvall rated it really liked it

When I finally decided to read this book which I had been putting off for months, I wish I could have taken it back. It was such a good read. It was one of those reads for me that ended up turning into a nonstop read. I loved the new take on cinderella! I usually don't read retelling of fairy tales because it is so hard for me to get into them. I say if you read it. To read it with an open mind. Happy reading! ...more

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