Meyer, Marissa ; Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) - Informal Buddy read; Start date December 23, 2014

[Laura]

Jackie wrote: "Through chapter 21.

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(view spoiler)[ Thorne manages to move around pretty good for not being able to see! (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Laura wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Through chapter 21.

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True!

[Marla]

Book Three (31-42): (view spoiler)[ YAY! Cress is doc's long dead baby girl. Thorne finds Cress being literally held by Wolf. All almost captured by Commonwealth military.

Beginning of a plan to stop wedding and get to Luna. Poor Wolf is heartbroken. I hope Scarlet is okay. Though angering Queen Levana is bad for her health. Yikes, mind control is scary. Reminded me of the Saw movie where you put people in impossible situations.

I was so proud of Kai for stopping cyborg experimentation and repealing his grandfather's Cyborg Protection Act.

I gained respect for Thorne in his loyalty and strength in the trek through the desert. And he never lost patience with Cress. I was glad that Cress didn't whine the entire trip.
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[Laura]

Marla wrote: "Book Three (31-42): YAY! Cress is..."

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it is the only useful thing Kai does in the whole book
Can you tell I don't like Kai? (hide spoiler)]

[Marla]

Laura wrote: " Marla wrote: "Book Three (31-42): YAY! Cress is..."


it is the only useful thing Kai in the whole book
Can you tell I don't like Kai?"

I liked Kai in Scarlet waaay better (view spoiler)[than in most of this book. Kai worrying about Levana was not as interesting as Kai torn over Cinder. (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

Marla wrote: "Laura wrote: " Marla wrote: "Book Three (31-42): YAY! Cress is..."


it is the only useful thing Kai in the whole book
Can you tell I don't like Kai?"

I liked Kai in Scarlet waaay better [spoiler..."

I agree!Hopefully I like him again in the next book

[Audrey Jane]

RebeccaS wrote: "Okay just finished.

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Yes, my thoughts exactly. (view spoiler)[It was a bit too long here and there, they split up then re-unite again plus 2 (Kai & Cress) minus one (Scarlet), that's pretty much it. I noticed that Wolf and Scarlet had minor roles in this books, and although Wolf frequently showed up, he wasn't talkative, I can't really recall his brooding nature.

Princess Winter seems an interesting character, her interaction with Scarlet was one of the best chapter in the book, I hope she doesn't turn out Cress #2. (hide spoiler)] I will probably read the next book Winter but I'm not in a hurry, for the moment I'm more interested in Fairest.

[♦Ashley♦]

Finished Cress by Marissa Meyer
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(view spoiler)[In this third book in the Lunar Chronicles, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, now with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.
I love the story lines of this series, but Cress fell a little flat for me. Cress was so waif like and naive. I just wanted her to grow a pair so badly. I felt like she was constantly either crying or swooning over Thorne. I get it, Thorne is very charming. I wanted to hear more about Scarlet, but perhaps I will in the next few books. The most interesting part of the entire book was the interaction between Scarlet and Princess
Winter. I did, however, enjoy the similarities between the fairy tales these stories are based upon. For example, Thorne was blinded and Cress had to give him eye drops to attempt to return his eye site; very similar to Rapunzel. (hide spoiler)]

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Ended Chapter 40. I was also happy that (view spoiler)[Cress was the Doctor's daughter but he thought she was dead and she believes that her parents didn't want her. I liked that she was strong through the trek in the desert. Cress is stronger than she thinks if she just trust herself. I really like her. She's like Rapunzel with the long hair. I wonder if the Dr. is going to say anything about be her father?
It was cute to see that Cinder was happy to see Thorne and how she talked about Darla, the escort droid, for Iko. That was so sweet of him.
Not much on what's happening to Scarlet but I hope that there will be more of her in the next book. Wolf is so lost and feels that he failed her and that she is dead but I like that he's still angry enough so that he can get her back. (hide spoiler)] I'm nearly done with this book so I'll post more.

[Kristie]

Just barely started this one. December was much busier than I anticipated. However, I finished up a couple other books I was reading today and am looking forward to making some progress on this one tomorrow.

[Marla]

Finished:
Book Four (43-61): (view spoiler)[ Doc tell Cress already and stop scolding Cinder and advise her. I hate haters who are just negative and not constructive! I wish Doc could've been more heroic.

Wolf is impressive. I loved the scene outside the control room with the piles of incapacitated guards. I wish they could make Wolf impervious to Lunar control. I'm glad to see Cinder getting stronger and glad that she is not enjoying her power or abusing it.

Wow, Jacin is loyal to the OTHER true princess. Did not see that coming. I thought he knew. If Winter is also a princess, does Cinder have to be the Lunar Queen?

LOVE Cinder and Kai back together!!!! :D

I thought that Cress was the last book in the series...obviously, I was wrong and very diappointed. Oohhh, Winter is probably about Snow White! Hey, Queen Levana and mirrors makes sense...Mirror, mirror on the wall...I get it!

I do not understand the Cress/Crescent Moon and Rapunzel tie in.
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[Cynthia]

Kristie wrote: "Just barely started this one. December was much busier than I anticipated. However, I finished up a couple other books I was reading today and am looking forward to making some progress on this one..."

Don't stress. I've only read about 10 pages so far. I've got several books going and this one just hasn't made it back to the top yet. I will be around to chat with you.

I didn't plan on being so busy signing up and organizing my challenges for this year. I suppose that's a good excuse.

[Marla]

I felt like the glamor was a cheat and mind control was too convenient in situations and I wish that there was a way to block Lunar control on a large scale.

[Marla]

I will stick around and chat. Hope you enjoy the book.

[Eni]

i just started the book. Sorry i'm late for the discussion >_<

I've been loving the series so far. They are very fast and great reads!

RebeccaS wrote: "Chapter 1-5

(view spoiler)[So we get to meet Cress. I really want to know why they are taking her blood? I have a feeling it has to do with the plague antidote. Maybe that's the secret ingredient.

Also it seem (hide spoiler)]..."

Chapter 1 - 22

(view spoiler)[That's a pretty interesting view on the blood. She might be the answer to something. And I've been loving Cress so far. She reminds me so much of Disney's Rapunzel. I think from all the chars so far she is the closest one to the fairy tale.
And hurray love interest for Thorne! He's a good guy. He deserves it!

So much has been going on. I love how the author didn't forget about the little details regarding Cress. How she freaks out when she's on Earth for the first time, and sees all that she's only dreamed of. And how incredibly smart she is.

I can't believe how the events all turned out :( Now Scarlet has been taken prisoner and Wolf is badly injured and Thorne and Cress are stranded in the desert. Everything seems so hopeless now. And this new Lunar guard. I do not trust him.
And glad to see Dr Erland doesn't trust him either! I wonder if he's going to teach Cinder some Lunar shenanigans to help her xD

I find the most boring parts to read, to be Kai's. I've kinda lost touch with his part of the story :| (hide spoiler)]

[Marla]

Eni wrote: "i just started the book. Sorry i'm late for the discussion >_<

I've been loving the series so far. They are very fast and great reads!..."

I agree Eni that Kai is boring in this book, (view spoiler)[but I have hope for the next book. If the Lunars already know the disease exists and have the antidote, why do they bother still taking blood samples? And if they are checking for Lunar blood, why didn't Scarlet raise the red flag.

At one point, I thought Scarlet was Dr Erland's granddaughter. Did her grandfather, the Lunar, really die? I guess Dr Erland was too young. (hide spoiler)]

[Kristie]

Eni wrote: "i just started the book. Sorry i'm late for the discussion >_<

I've been loving the series so far. They are very fast and great reads!"

Eni - No worries! I'm just starting too. I think there are a couple of us starting late and some kind group members have stayed on to chat with us. :)

[Jackie]

Just finished.

(view spoiler)[I was sad to see Dr. Erland die just as he had found his daughter. Finally, Kai knows that Cinder is Princess Selene! Been waiting for that for 3 books now. I guess Winter is about Levana's stepdaughter who is going mad because she doesn't use her Lunar gift and who Jacin is in love with. It looks like maybe she has befriended Scarlet. (hide spoiler)]

Looking forward to reading the conclusion of this series whenever it comes out.

[Shinjini]

I'm starting this now as well. The holidays have messed up my reading schedule so badly. :(

[Kristie]

Shinjini wrote: "I'm starting this now as well. The holidays have messed up my reading schedule so badly. :("

Me too! December was super busy. I'm glad there are still people around to read it with. :)

[Eni]

Jackie wrote: "Just finished.

[spoilers removed]

Looking forward to reading the conclusion of this series whenever it comes out."

damit! i had to read the spoilers -_-' i can't help myself T_T

[ClaireB]

RebeccaS wrote: "Chapter 32


I'm so disappointed about Gina and Niles! I'm not that surprised, but still I was hoping they actually found some helpful people. Why did Thorne leave Cress alone? I bet they wil..."

(view spoiler)[I knew there was something strange about these people. They seemed to kind to be true. (hide spoiler)]

[ClaireB]

Jaclyn wrote: "It's weird to think that Cress is older than Cinder...(Cress is 18, right?) because she acts so much younger."

You're right. But it's not really surprising considering the fact that Cress has been alone with only a program showing herself as a child for so long.

[ClaireB]

Jaclyn wrote: "Kristin wrote: "@Jacyln- I think Cress is 18. But the guys act so much older than the girls to me. Kai seems to be in his early 20's and has a thing for a 16 year old? And Thorne acts like he is wa..."

Same here

[ClaireB]

Kristin wrote: "It's hard to think of an Emperor at 18! But I guess his position does add some years on. And it says Thorne is 20! I learned in the original telling of Rapunzel she pushes the prince out and he lan..."

Interesting. I knew that the original stories were a bit gory but I didn't know Rupunzel ended like that.

[ClaireB]

Kristin wrote: "Oh and in the original telling the prince falls and [spoilers removed] I've never heard that version."

:o that's why !

[ClaireB]

RebeccaS wrote: "Ooh chapter 35

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I don't know if I should be disappointed that (view spoiler)[Jacin did't guess about Cinder (hide spoiler)] or impressed at the plot twist. It's definitely not something I would have seen coming.

[ClaireB]

Kristie wrote: "Rachel - Queen Levana is getting her own book too. Fairest"

I'm not sure I want to read it... I don't like Queen Levana. But again in the description they say that it's a bridge book between Cress and Winter... There might be some information that we need for the Winter.

[ClaireB]

I finished it!
I loved it. (view spoiler)[I'm relieved to see that Kai finally knows about Cinder! And the conversation between Scarlet and Princess Winter got me curious about the next book. It'll definitely go on my tbr. I can't wait to see how this revolution will go. (hide spoiler)]

[Kristie]

Eni wrote: "damit! i had to read the spoilers -_-' i can't help myself T_T"

Oh Eni!! lol No peeking!! o_O

[Kristie]

Angel wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Rachel - Queen Levana is getting her own book too. Fairest"

I'm not sure I want to read it... I don't like Queen Levana. But again in the description they say that ..."

Winter doesn't come out until later in the year. You could always wait and see what others think about Fairest? Though, the people that read it are probably the ones that love the series. :)

[Laura]

Angel wrote: "I finished it!
I loved it. [spoilers removed]"

I'm looking forward to it too Angel.
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Perhaps it will make me like Queen Levana a tiny bit. I want to know more the step daughter.
Not to mention will Cinder eventually end up saving everyone? (hide spoiler)]

[Eni]

Kristie wrote: "Eni wrote: "damit! i had to read the spoilers -_-' i can't help myself T_T"

Oh Eni!! lol No peeking!! o_O"

2 late for that :(

Chapters 22 - 40

I couldn't stop reading it >_< went to bed at 5am -_-' i just HAD to read until (view spoiler)[everyone was together again!
I felt like punching Gina and Niles. But yeah i have to agree with Angel. They were 2 kind to be true.
The whole last chapter i was like "YO WOLF.. LOOK AT WHO YOU'RE HOLDING! LOOK AT HER! AND CRESS YOU DUMDUM HE'S WOLF, ONE OF CINDER'S ALLIES!"
And i knew there was another book, so not that surprised about Jacin being loyal to the stepdaughter. I wonder if she's going to a be a good girl. (hide spoiler)]

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I finished it yesterday and I really liked this book more than

[Eni]

i'm liking the book a lot more than Scarlet. On Chapter 56 atm.

(view spoiler)[YAY IKO WITH A BODY. Iko is awesome! And oh no she lost her body again T_T

I feel so sorry for wolf :(

Cress is turning out to be an awesome ally. I wonder what her reaction will be to the fact that Dr Erland was her father?

Cinder hells yeah! New shenanigans ftw! Though i have the feeling she won't be happy with herself after what she just did to Sybil.

Dr. Erland.. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. It made me so sad :( but i guess it made sense, since he was the one researching about a cure and dealing with letumosis cases often. And virus/bacteria are unpredictable and can mutate. But still :( (hide spoiler)]

[Marla]

Angel wrote: "RebeccaS wrote: "Chapter 32


I'm so disappointed..."

(view spoiler)[ I was suspicious too, but I did hope that they were nice people! Always the optimist... (hide spoiler)]

[Marla]

@Eni - no peeking! LOL, Do you peek at the end of books too?

@Angel & co. - I am torn about reading Fairest also. I don't like Levana, (view spoiler)[but from the hints in Cress, it sounds like Levana had a sad past, so maybe they'll try to make her a tragic evil queen. But I don't want to like her!

I assume that Winter doesn't glamour herself to show Levana and the world the scars that Levana gave her. (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

I forgot that I'm reading this
Book 2

(view spoiler)[I wont like it if there will be a love triangle between Thorne' cinder & Cress (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[Has it ever dawn to them that Cinder is Princess Selene. I predicted that ever since the first book. (hide spoiler)]

[Eni]

Marla wrote: "@Eni - no peeking! LOL, Do you peek at the end of books too?

@Angel & co. - I am torn about reading Fairest also. I don't like Levana, but from the hints in Cress, it sounds like Levana had a sad ..."

no :( BUT the spoiler is right there... RIGHT there! I can't help myself :(

[Eni]

Princess wrote: "I forgot that I'm reading this
Book 2

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I don't think there will be. Seems like Thorne and Cinder are just good friends. (hide spoiler)]

[Marla]

Eni wrote: " no :( BUT the spoiler is right there... RIGHT there! I can't help myself :( "

Stay strong! LOL...at least they fixed the problem so when you replied to a comment with spoilers it doesn't expose the spoiler. I would see spoilers by accident and then I would be really sad.

[Princess]

@Eni (view spoiler)[ Oh I thought they have something in book 2 (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

Chapter 42 (view spoiler)[ This will be one of the scariest part of a book for me. The thing Scarlet has to go through is pretty traumatizing (hide spoiler)]

[Kristie]

I'm only at Chapter 6. I really enjoyed in the first two books, (view spoiler)[ partly because the female leads weren't boy crazy. I don't mind that Cinder and Scarlet both have love interests. (Plus, I read The Queen's Army, so I'm fond of Wolf.) I am a bit annoyed that Cress is so loopy when even thinking about Thorne, a boy she's never even met. I realize that she's been alone a long time and it's understandable, but her reactions still bother me. Plus, I know it's a fairy tale and they all end with the boy and the girl happily ever after, but I guess the neatness of how the pairs aligned soooo quickly bothers me. I think that if Cress had met Thorne and the relationship had built it would have felt better to me. (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

Chapter 60 (view spoiler)[It's obvious from Day 1 that Cinder and princess selene is the same and Kai doesn't even think about it (hide spoiler)]

Ending: I really thought this is a trilogy!!

[Blakely]

All done! I had no idea this one was going to be a bit of a cliffhanger. I'm excited for the next one, but not so excited for the wait until it arrives!! Must know what happens to these lovely ladies! :)

[Shinjini]

I think I have finally really gotten into this book and after reading just two pages in the last week, I have finally made progress!

(view spoiler)[I am liking Cinder's training scenes. What was a concern for me was that Cinder seemed very hesitant in the previous book. She was just going with the flow and not really keeping in mind that a lot was expected from her. Here she is making that effort and I think I am going to like this book better now. (hide spoiler)]

Don't worry Kristie. I just finished chapter... two. So I am sure I will still be around when you are ready to discuss. Lol!

[Greta]

I'm still early on in this too!

[Shinjini]

Awesome, Greta! Glad I'll have someone to discuss with. :)