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Set in a futuristic world that blends fairy tale elements with science fiction, the story follows the cunning cyborg Cinder as she seeks to escape prison and break from her past. Her journey brings her together with Scarlet Benoit, whose grandmother has vanished, and Wolf, a street survivor with crucial information. Together, they uncover layers of danger and mystery while confronting the menacing, extraterrestrial Lunar Queen Levana, who threatens to destroy Earth.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Marissa Meyer
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