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Cinder

by Marissa Meyer · The Lunar Chronicles #1

2012 · 400 pages · Feiwel & Friends

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 1026k+ Goodreads ratings

📚 Book 1 of a completed 4-book series

About this book

In a futuristic New Beijing ravaged by plague and threatened by an ambitious lunar empire, a brilliant cyborg mechanic named Cinder discovers her life is far more significant than anyone—including herself—ever realized. Treated as a second-class citizen by her stepfamily and blamed for her stepsister's suffering, Cinder's world shifts when she crosses paths with the charming Prince Kai, who desperately seeks a cure for the plague sweeping through the realm. As their connection deepens, Cinder becomes entangled in a dangerous web of political intrigue, forbidden attraction, and shocking secrets about her own past that could change everything. With a resourceful heroine, high-stakes adventure, and a fresh twist on a beloved classic, this is the perfect blend of sci-fi world-building and emotional romance that will keep you turning pages.

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