Cinder

Cinder

5 (1)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: January 1st, 2012
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 400

Genres: Fantasy

In the bustling, neon-lit alleys of New Beijing, a unique society thrives amid chaos. Humans coexist with androids, each carving out a place in a world teetering on the brink of disaster. The city is alive with hopes and dreams, yet it is saturated with fear due to a relentless plague that threatens to consume its inhabitants. As lives hang in the balance, the struggle for survival has never been more poignant.

Amid this turmoil, a young mechanic named Linh Cinder emerges as an unlikely heroine. Gifted with extraordinary skills in repairing androids, Cinder has built a reputation as the best in the business. However, she bears the mark of a troubled past, living in the shadow of her stepmother's disdain and the stigma associated with her cyborg identity. This duality sets her apart from those around her and compels her to grapple with her humanity.

When Cinder’s path unexpectedly crosses with that of Prince Kai, the heir to the throne, her life takes a dramatic turn. The prince seeks Cinder's expertise in repairing his beloved android, but their interaction leads to a deeper connection fraught with complications. As tensions rise from a brewing war with the ruthless Lunar people, Cinder finds herself at the center of a conflict that could alter the fate of her world.

As secrets unfold and destinies intertwine, Cinder’s journey of self-discovery brings her face-to-face with her true identity and the power she holds. Love, loss, and sacrifice converge as she navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty and betrayal, challenging everything she thought she knew about her own existence. In a world dominated by technology and despair, hope flickers like a candle, waiting for someone brave enough to ignite it.

Reviews

  • addy.fi

    May 27, 2025

    Merissa Meyer never disappoints!! First in a series that I WILL be reading over vacation. Beautiful as ever with an awesome sci-fi theme.

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