Published: February 2013
Number of Pages: 452 Pages (Hardcover)
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Romance, Fairy Tale, Retelling, Adventure
Setting: France, New Beijing
Plot: Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She's trying to break out of prison--even though if she succeeds, she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive.
Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai to become her husband, her king, her prisoner. (Goodreads.com)
Personal Thoughts: This book picked up right where book one ended and it was so great to see how the story continued. I love how Meyer easily relates these stories to the classic ones we love - Scarlet being Little Red Riding Hood. Scarlet's Grandmother disappears, presumed a runaway. Scarlet just knows that can't be the case, and sets out on this journey with e half man/half beast named "Wolf" to find her. Along the way, she meets Cinder face to face, and things get a bit nuts.
This story flows so easily as you read it and I found myself getting lost in the connections between all of these characters that I love so much! We find out more about Princess Selene and what really happened to her and how she got to Earth. Jump in with two feet, you won't be sorry! I really love the world this author created!
Recommended Age Level: 12+
Rating: 4.5
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