104 pages • 3 hours read
Marissa MeyerCinder
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Marissa Meyer’s Cinder is lauded for its imaginative retelling of the Cinderella tale, blending fairy tale and sci-fi with engaging characters and a fast-paced plot. Critics praise its inventive world-building and strong protagonist. However, some find predictability in the plot and desired deeper character development. Overall, it's a compelling start to the Lunar Chronicles series.
Who Should Read Cinder?
Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent will relish Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Ideal for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy futuristic settings and strong, resilient heroines, this novel marries classic fairy tales with sci-fi intrigue, making it a thrilling read for those who appreciate coming-of-age stories mixed with political drama and romance.
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