CINDER by Marissa Meyer (Macmillan Audio 2011) has been my driving companion for a few weeks. As the cover not to subtly suggests, this is no ordinary retelling of the Cinderella story. What you get here is a futuristic story with cyborgs, aliens, plagues, and so much more. Cinder is a mechanic and a darned good one. That comes in handy as she has a prosthetic foot and hand, the result of a horrific accident that she does not recall. She lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters. One stepsister adores Cinder, the other sister and stepmother, not so much. And have we mentioned the handsome Prince, soon-to-be-emperor, who comes to Cinder for a repair on his faithful android? a prince, a ball, palace espionage, and a deadly plague all play pivotal roles in this first book in a planned 4 book series. Lots of clever references to Cinderella will amuse readers familiar with the tale's origin, but the story will rivet any reader interested in the twists and turns of Cinder's fortunes. <119>
I finished this one over the weekend and LOVED it! It may be my favorite Cinderella story of all time. I'm glad there are more books to follow.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a facinating tale. Will add it to my must read list.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I think my 7th grade daughter will like this one. She loves twisted fairy tales.
ReplyDeleteSounds intriguing...certainly a new twist on a classic tale!
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting taking into consideration that lately there are so many remakes of fairy tales. ABC's once upon a time, Snow White's new film, and many print versions. So many options, so little time!
ReplyDeleteI read this book and really enjoyed it. I was frustrated by the abrupt ending, although I understand the reasons - since I can't wait to read the next one!
ReplyDeleteAnother twist on a classic fairy tale...very enticing!
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