SYNOPSIS: Cinder has been a cyborg since her accident as a child. It is all she knows. However, she doesn't appreciate the way she is treated by those around her, especially her stepmother. However, when she meets Emporer Kai, her life is changed forever. And when she is enrolled against her will in a study to find a cure for the plague, she discovers an unsettling secret about her heritage.
AUNT SHARON'S TAKE: I wasn't expecting to like this series very much, but I actually really enjoyed it. Although the concepts were firmly in the realm of science fiction, the story was told in such a way as to make it believable. The characters were realistic and endearing, and I enjoyed the retelling of the fairy tales. There was exactly the right amount of romance and adventure to keep the story moving quickly. However, there was quite a bit of graphic violence, especially in the second book of the series, so I would recommend it only to older readers.
AUDIENCE: Teens, Young Adults
RATING: PG13 for Violence
STARS: 4
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