Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4)

by Marissa Meyer

HAVE YOU SEEN MY SON? “How would we know if we had?” Iko asked. “They didn’t leave a description.” “I think it’s meant to be thought provoking,” said Cinder. Iko frowned, looking unprovoked.

“You mean she doesn’t intend to blow me up before the ceremony?” said Kai, taking the box. “How disappointing.”

Iko settled a hand on Cinder’s shoulder. “Yeah, but broken isn’t the same as unfixable.”

“Of course it’s almost fully functional,” said Iko. “Cress and I are geniuses.” She flashed Cress a thumbs-up. “I helped,” said Thorne. “He held the lamp,” Iko clarified. “Jacin did nothing,” said Thorne, pointing. “Jacin checked your pulse and breathing and made sure you weren’t dead,” said Iko. Thorne snorted. “I could have done that.”

“When she catches you,” the guard snarled, “my queen will eat your heart with salt and pepper.” “Well,” said Cinder, unconcerned, “my heart is half synthetic, so it’ll probably give her indigestion.”