Iâve always been drawn to stories where characters discover the magic within and channel it to confront overwhelming odds. Dystopian fantasies meld the intricate worldbuilding of an oppressive world with a characterâs unique abilities to fight back. When I was a young adult, these types of books made the most challenging moments in life manageable, not only for the escapism but for their message of hope. They reminded me I wasnât alone and that my voice mattered. At their core, theyâre made for the dreamer in all of us. They inspired me to become an author and write about the transformative power of self-discovery.
Between the high-stakes worldbuilding, Earth on the brink of war with Luna while battling a global pandemic, and Marissa Meyerâs fresh sci-fi take on magic, the story drew me in and wouldnât let me go.
Iâm not ashamed to say I devoured this in one sitting. I was fascinated by the lunar peopleâs ability to use their âgiftsâ to manipulate bioelectricity, casting glamours and bewitching their victimâs minds. It added yet another layer of tension to the story.
The seamless fusion of dystopia, sci-fi, and elements from classic fairytales creates a powerhouse narrative that centers around Cinder, a cyborg mechanic whose fate is inexplicably twined with the princeâs in a race to find a cure and prevent the impending war.
A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl . . .
CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation.
Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future.
