Book Review - Cinder
- Syd Sschoen
- Jan 26, 2018
- 2 min read
Pages: 390
Genre: Science Fiction
Author: Marissa Meyer
Series: The Lunar Chronicles
Overall Rating: ☆☆☆☆ (4/5)
Let's set the scene: the classic tale of Cinderella - a beautiful girl in a terrible place, given the opportunity of a lifetime, then swept off her feet by a future lover who'd make her life so much better. It's a well-known fairytale that everyone can enjoy. Now, let's add a modern twist: change the setting to a post-apocalyptic universe and alter the story based on that idea. This is the book Cinder by Marissa Meyer.
In the story, Cinder is a diligent teenage cyborg known far and wide as the best mechanic there is. Her repair booth in the Market is her only way of making money for her "family," a.k.a. her wicked mother and sisters who adopted her as a servant when she was young. Her younger sister Peony and her android Iko are her only friends, and her friendships with them are substantially important throughout the text in varying ways.
"Letumosis. The blue fever. Worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of thousands dead. Unknown cause, unknown cure." (pg. 50)
The main conflict in Cinder is a sudden outbreak of an incurable disease called letumosis or "blue fever." It creates chaos, the epidemic spreading so rapidly that thousands of people die each day the illness is able to
spread. However, a magical species of humanoid nature called the Lunars are immune to the disease. This causes lots of political conflict between the leaders of the humans and that of the Lunars, especially since the Lunars are trying to take control of the empire. This also sparks internal conflict within Cinder, which determines the plot moving forward.
The book Cinder is full of action, angst, conflict, and magic, making it the perfect novel for any science fiction or fantasy enthusiasts. With multiple meaningful themes, there's so much happening in this book that it drags the reader in headfirst, causing them to yearn for more (which is why it's the first book of a series, The Lunar Chronicles). From futuristic technology to royal disputes and even a forbidden romance, Cinder is an overall fascinating book that has something for everyone.
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