Cinder
Cinder
Ages 12–16
A gifted mechanic — and secret cyborg — in futuristic New Beijing gets caught up in a deadly plague and a devastatingly handsome prince, in this Cinderella retelling with a sci-fi twist.
Heads-up for parents: Death & grief, Teen crushes & romance. Worth reading it yourself first.
- Author
- Marissa Meyer
- Age
- Ages 12–16
- Type
- Science Fiction, Fairy Tale Retelling
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Feiwel & Friends
- In India
- Available
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