CinderCinder
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What it's about
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing, a deadly plague ravages the population, and from space, a ruthless lunar people wait to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl, a cyborg mechanic named Cinder, in this futuristic retelling of Cinderella.
Why it's worth reading
It launched Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, a hugely popular young-adult series that reimagines fairy tales as science fiction.
You'll love it if you liked
Heartless
The Hunger Games
Throne of GlassGood to know
It's the first of four books, and the story continues throughout the series.
By the numbers
- Readers63 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #145 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #219 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #823 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1530 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Thought-provoking, Adventurous, Dark
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Quick answers
Is Cinder worth reading?
Yes. It launched Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, a hugely popular young-adult series that reimagines fairy tales as science fiction. It ranks #1,530 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Cinder about?
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing, a deadly plague ravages the population, and from space, a ruthless lunar people wait to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl, a cyborg mechanic named Cinder, in this futuristic retelling of Cinderella.
How long does it take to read Cinder?
About 10 hours (390 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Cinder?
If you liked it, try Heartless by Marissa Meyer, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.