Scarlet (Book #2 of The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer

Scarlet

Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She's trying to break out of prison--even though if she succeeds, she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive.

Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai to become her husband, her king, her prisoner.  

     Scarlet is the second book of The Lunar Chronicles, written by Marissa Meyer. The Lunar Chronicles is a fairytale retelling series that sets in the future. While the first book, Cinder, is the retelling of Cinderella and takes place in New Beijing, Scarlet is the retelling of Little Red Riding Hood and takes place in Paris. The plot of the story is very unique and appealing, just like the first book, if not better. Hence a lot of people said the series got better in each book. The story follows Scarlet and her ‘journey’ to find her lost grandmother, along with a guy she met named Wolf. There’s also the continuation of Cinder is this book. What amazed me is how Marissa Meyer able to write two different stories of two different characters and made their stories connected with each other without seem forced. The plot flows beautifully and the story is also has many plot layers. The world making is very beautifully done, too.

 

     There are plenty of plot twists in this book and personally, most of the time I didn’t see it coming. I find myself needed to stop reading for a while to sink in what I just read. The characters in this book are also very independent and strong, even stubborn at times – but they never annoy me. Cinder is still my favorite out of all characters. Even though she’s not exactly the main character in this book, she still steals the spotlight for me. She’s definitely one of my favorite book hero. What I adore the most of her is that she’s quick-to-think and doesn’t dwell too much on what have happened in the past. Scarlet is very smart and has this ‘never give up’ attitude. Even though I didn’t feel myself attached to her character while reading this book, she’s also such a kick-ass character. 

     The male characters on this book are very amusing. Cinder escaped from jail with this inmate named Thorne, which makes them become the most wanted people on both Earth and Luna. Let’s just say that I’m in love with Thorne. He is those kind of quick-thinking, cocky heroes who are all too aware of their own charm, as Marissa Meyer described. He is indeed very charming, though. He kind of reminds me of Peter Quill from Guardian of Galaxy. Then, there’s Wolf. Even though he didn’t leave me much impression, I still think he’s a very likeable character. His background story on The Queen’s Army is what made me really like him. It is very another-worldly but at the same time still believeable. 

 

     Another thing that I like from this book/series is that Marissa Meyer always introduces the readers into a new environment in each book; Cinder in New Beijing and Scarlet in France. It really adds up to the plot and makes it very enjoyable to read. 

     I highly recommended this book series to readers who enjoy reading Fantasy, Sci-Fi, or fairytale retelling. The book is very gripping and thrilling. The writing style is somewhat unique. Marissa Meyer is such a wonderful writer. I rate this book 5/5 stars. Definitely would read Cress soon. If you haven’t read this series, you definitely should give it a chance and check it out.

Thankyou! - F