Cinder : Book One of the Lunar Chronicles
Author(s): Marissa Meyer
The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!
A wicked mash-up of fairy tale and Terminator—set in a Star Wars kind of world—Marissa Meyer's Cinder is a fresh and fiercely ingenious futuristic retelling of Cinderella
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. . . .
Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future.
Review(s):
“Rebecca Soler's sweet but firm voice conducts the listener through a fresh, quirky take on an old trope: reimagined fairytales…Overall, this is good fun, and provides encouragement for the next adventure.” —Locus
“Narrator Rebecca Soler captures the determination and independence that make Cinder a compelling character…the story will keep listeners engaged and awaiting the subsequent titles.” —School Library Journal
“The audiobook is delightful. Rebecca Soler brings all the characters to life with such distinct voices that it's like listening to a play. I was riveted. And here's the best part – the book is absolutely suitable for all ages.” —Record-Courier
“Soler's narrations, both confident and well paced, flow effortlessly. She masters major characters' voices…Soler is also very effective at quick transitions between accents in dialogue-heavy scenes. The combination of Soler's superb performance and Meyer's captivating storytelling creates a pair of tour-de-force audiobooks.” —Horn Book Magazine
“This was actually the first audiobook I ever listed to on my phone and I fell in love with the portability as well as Rebecca Soler's amazing narration…Rebecca reads Cinder perfectly.” —USA Today Happily Ever After Blog
Long-listed IRA Young Adult Choices (2013), Commended YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (2016), Long-listed ABC New Voices Title (2012), Long-listed Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice A. ML (2014), Long-listed Nebraska Golden Sower Award Master List (2014), Winner Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens (2013), Winner CO Blue Spruce YA Book Award (2015), Winner California Young Reader Medal, Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2013), Long-listed MO MASL’s Readers Awards - MASTER LIST (2014), Long-listed Maine Student Book Award Master List (2014), Long-listed YALSA Teens' Top Ten (2012), Long-listed TN Volunteer State Book Award Primary ML (2014), Long-listed Florida Sunshine State YR Award ML (2014), Runner-up Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book A ML (2015), Long-listed Arizona Grand Canyon Young Readers Maste (2014), Long-listed New York Charlotte Award Master List (2014), Long-listed Oklahoma Sequoyah YA Book Award ML (2015), Long-listed Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List (2014), Long-listed Tri-State Reviews Committee Books of Note - Master List (2013), Long-listed IL Abraham Lincoln High School Book Master (2014)
ISBN: 9781427215000