Hey, guys! I just finished listening to the audiobook for the sequel to Cinder (click here for review). I really enjoyed Scarlet but it wasn't quite as good as Cinder was.
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows Scarlet (a Little Red Riding Hood character) with her hair floating behind her. Mist covers the background. I like this cover. It is pleasing to look at and just simply well-designed and still links well to the book. A+ cover
Official Description:
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.
My Review:
In Scarlet, the point of view changes from mainly Cinder's perspective to a split narrative between Cinder and Scarlet. Also, some characters in the first novel, such as Kai and the Doctor, had very small roles and even seemed forgotten about.
That being said, Scarlet was action-packed. Both Scarlet and Cinder's storylines were interesting and had great characters. The new characters all have realistic backstories that wonderfully shape their characters. In fact, many of these new characters became my favorites, despite not being present in the first book.
Overall, I would recommend Scarlet if you have read and enjoyed Cinder, and if you haven't read Cinder yet, I would recommend it, too! The Lunar Chronicles is a fresh and wonderfully feministic version of the Cinderella story.
Phrase:
Lupine Wannabes
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
The Young Elites / The Rose Society
The Selection
Red Rider's Hood by Neal Shusterman
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
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The Cover:
It shows Scarlet (a Little Red Riding Hood character) with her hair floating behind her. Mist covers the background. I like this cover. It is pleasing to look at and just simply well-designed and still links well to the book. A+ cover
Official Description:
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.
My Review:
In Scarlet, the point of view changes from mainly Cinder's perspective to a split narrative between Cinder and Scarlet. Also, some characters in the first novel, such as Kai and the Doctor, had very small roles and even seemed forgotten about.
That being said, Scarlet was action-packed. Both Scarlet and Cinder's storylines were interesting and had great characters. The new characters all have realistic backstories that wonderfully shape their characters. In fact, many of these new characters became my favorites, despite not being present in the first book.
Overall, I would recommend Scarlet if you have read and enjoyed Cinder, and if you haven't read Cinder yet, I would recommend it, too! The Lunar Chronicles is a fresh and wonderfully feministic version of the Cinderella story.
Phrase:
Lupine Wannabes
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
The Young Elites / The Rose Society
The Selection
Red Rider's Hood by Neal Shusterman
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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