Books Like Cinder
Why kids love Cinder
A gritty reimagining of fairy tales
Readers will be hooked by how the familiar Cinderella story is transformed into a high stakes political thriller involving cybernetic enhancements and a deadly global plague.
Relatable feelings of being an outsider
Cinder's status as a cyborg makes her feel like a literal piece of hardware rather than a person, which perfectly captures the teenage experience of feeling misunderstood or disconnected from peers.
A protagonist who relies on skill
It is incredibly satisfying to watch Cinder solve her problems through her expert mechanical knowledge and grease stained hands rather than magic or luck.
Tension between duty and desire
The chemistry between Cinder and Prince Kai is heightened by the secrets they must keep and the heavy burdens of leadership that force them to choose between their hearts and their people.
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