(There is one scene in Scarlet that’s questionable on whether it is or isn’t a sex scene, but it’s so subtle I didn’t notice it when I read it the first time.) The lines are pretty clear set based on their fairytales, though you’re free to ship whoever you want.Īnother plus that’s related to this number is how because romance isn’t the focus, there are no sex scenes as mentioned above, which is why it’s great for teens of all ages. Nevertheless, the romance works as a wonderful plot device, and you know who your ships are from the beginning. It’s refreshing to see how in The Lunar Chronicles the romance is put on the backburner and there’s no last minute “Oh we’re about to die, let’s have sex!” kind of thing. Honestly, so many YA novels have the main leads obsess over romance even though there are so many other issues to deal with (aka imminent death). One of my favorite parts of The Lunar Chronicles is how I don’t have to stress myself over petty romance issues while the main characters are about to be killed.

They won’t be cowering when faced with evil queens, that’s for sure. Whether it’s Cinder and her fantastic mind for mechanics, Scarlet with her strength and loyalty, Cress and her hacking skills, or Winter and her noble heart, these women show true strength in their actions. The female leads come from a variety of backgrounds, but are all around resilient and bad-ass. With an amazingly developed world like the one Meyer writes, there’s no telling what to expect!Ī *incoherent mumbling* and cyborg-mechanic? Check!Ī French farm girl with sick defense skills? Check!Ī dreaming hacker who lives in a satellite? Check!Ī slightly mad princess with mind control skills? Check, check, check! Naturally, this can make the plot somewhat predictable, but that doesn’t mean Meyer doesn’t throw some pretty awesome (and justified!) plot twists at you. Not only are the stories interwoven beautifully, but we also get to see how Meyer’s twists on the tales add to the storyline. In The Lunar Chronicles we get to read the stories of Cinder (Cinderella), Scarlet (Little Red Riding Hood), Cress (Rapunzel), and Winter (Snow White). Unfortunately, I can’t write full fledged reviews for the 6 books because the stories aren’t super fresh in my brain, but I can give you guys tons of reasons why you should read them! To tone down my fangirl-ish-ness so you’re not overwhelmed, here’s my top ten! These books by Marissa Meyer are what really brought me from reading MG fiction to YA & started my borderline-unhealthy love for books. The Lunar Chronicles is one of my all-time favorite book series.

Cinder series book order