Monday, June 1, 2015

Hey, guys! Long time, no see!

This time we have a special guest review from teen reader Bridget Magness.


TITLE: Cinder

AUTHOR: Marissa Meyer

REVIEWED BY: Bridget Magness

BRIEF SUMMARY: In a futuristic Beijing where androids walk the streets and people live on the moon, Cinder is a gifted mechanic and cyborg. Hated by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister having a common deadly plague, she's treated like a slave. But then she meets Prince Kai and her whole world gets turned upside down. She suddenly finds herself at the center of a struggle between Earth and the Lunar people, and uncovers secrets about her past.

WHY I PICKED IT UP: I read the inside cover and thought it seemed like a good blend of science fiction and fantasy, two of my favorite genres.

WHY I FINISHED IT: Although the book is a futuristic spin on Cinderella, it's very original, and the characters are lovable and interesting. The plot is also mysterious and fast-paced.

WHO I'D GIVE IT TO: Someone who enjoys retold fairy tales and a fun, entertaining story.

Thank for contributing, Bridget! Sounds like a great book.

Remember: you can see your review on this blog, too! Just grab a Book Review form from the Young Adult section, fill it out, and return it to Miss Jo or one of the other librarians.

See you at the library!