Synopsis: 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.
Their best hope lies with Cress, a girl imprisoned on a satellite since childhood who’s only ever had her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker. Unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.
When a daring rescue of Cress goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing prevent her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only hope the world has.
Rating: 5 emmys
Review: I haven’t found a series this good in a long time. One where I’m actually waiting for the next novel’s release. A series where I’m actually kind of disappointed I have to wait until NEXT YEAR to get the next book. Insert time machine here.
The Fabulous: There are some books where you know where it’s going. And some books make you wonder when the twist will come. And then there are the ones that make you wonder if you’re supposed to wonder or if that’s what the author wants you to wonder. The crafty ones. They’re wonderful.
The Flaws: The next one doesn’t come out until NEXT YEAR. Did I mention that?
Favorite Moments: Any moment where Thorne is being himself. Swagger, swagger, wink, wink.
Best line: “Oh. Um. In a constellation, the brightest star is called the alpha. I thought you meant that she’s…like…your brightest star.”
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“Now, let’s never talk about you being related to her again. Because I’m technically still engaged to her, and that’s really weird.”
AUTHOR BIO: I live in Tacoma, Washington, with my fiancé and our two cats. In addition to my slight obsession with books and writing, I’m big on road-tripping, wine-tasting, and hunting for antiques. I’m represented by Jill Grinberg.
CINDER, my debut novel, is a futuristic re-envisioning of Cinderella in which Cinder is a cyborg mechanic. Release date: 3 Jan 2012.
Links: http://www.marissameyer.com
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