Reread Sept 2015:
Quick Thoughts:
1. Just as good the second time around. It even got better.
2. I think this is a really unique twist on dystopia and fairy tale retellings.
3. The characters are all different from each other and make a great team.
4. I love how technology is used in this series. If only our world today could get to that point.
5.Everyone should read this series! It's only getting better!

First time reading (May 2013):
Initial Thoughts

I had high expectations after Cinder! Also I couldn’t wait to devour this book too.

My New BFF

I didn’t like Scarlet at first. I still like Cinder more but Scarlet is starting to grow on me. She’s impulsive and loud but she gets what she wants and I admire her for that. I was kind of annoyed how she gave up everything to go find her grandmother because that seemed unrealistic to me but then you start to see how loyal she is and you realize that’s exactly what she needed to do.

My Crush

I’ll always pick Prince Kai over anyone in this book but I liked Wolf too. I loved how he tried so hard to fight who he was but then ended up having to go back because of this girl he just met. He could see how good she was and decided to fight for her instead. I found he was a really interesting character in an unfortunate situation and that only made him more exciting to read about.

Writing Style

I love everything about this book. The plot was fast and full of action and the characters are always surprising you. There’s nothing not to love about this book.

Closing Thoughts

I really love this series. There’s so much to it! The world building is incredible, the characters are all growing and learning so fast, and the plot keeps you guessing. If you haven’t started this series yet, now is a good time to pick it up! I promise you won’t be disappointed. It’s not your typical fairy tale retelling or dystopia book. My favourite part is probably the world. It’s cool seeing the world we live in now but more advanced and with a whole other world living on the moon. I think that’s a unique idea and I love reading about that new race. ( )

What an amazing story! This one, for me, was 100x better than book 1. Cinder is okay, but Scarlet is straight up kickbutt. She doesn't have a problem getting in the middle and getting done what needs to be done.

This girl. I look forward to reading more about her and Wolf. ha! I love him a lot too! ( )

The Lunar Queen puts her half wolf army into play in this book. The "lost" princess finally finds out who she is and why the Lunar Queen wants her dead. The Queen has made her next move to become Empress so now it is up to the princess to make the next move. I can't wait to read the next book to find out what happens next. ( )

“I lied to you about a lot of things....but I meant every apology.”

“I think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because I betrayed you.”

“It would be easy to abuse a person when they never recognized it as abuse.” ( )

In this volume of the series Cinder is imprisoned and demanded from Prince Kia by Lunar Queen Levana. But she escapes and takes Thorne from prison with her. At the same time Scarlet is trying to locate her grandmother, who has been kidnapped. She runs across a street fighter named Wolf who tries to help her. But there are secrets in both Scarlet and Cinder’s lives that eventually bring them together. Play on Red Riding Hood meets Cinderella. Lots of adventure. Looking forward to the next one. ( )