Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, Book 2) (Lunar Chronicles, 1)

Meyer, Marissa

ISBN 10: 1427229643 ISBN 13: 9781427229649

Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners, 2013

Synopsis

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!

For Marissa Meyer's second installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles, she imagines Little Red Riding Hood set in the distant future. And yes, there is a big, bad Wolf.

Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns. 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.

An NPR Best Book of 2013

About this title

Review:

Starred Review, "Booklist", December 15th issue:

"It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance. Readers will be pushed into a horrific alternate universe where violence, especially mind manipulation and control, create ethical and life-threatening situations for both teens. With at least one more Lunar Chronicle to come, the suspense continues. And which fairy tale will Meyer morph next?" - "Booklist", starred review

"Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel. " - "Publishers Weekly", starred review

"The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next." -- "School Library Journal"

"" "Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey." -- "The Horn Book"

"" "The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments." --"BCCB"

"A great choice for all ages, with strong appeal for both girls and boys, these novels will be read and enjoyed--repeatedly." -- VOYA, starred review

Starred Review, "Booklist," December 15th issue:

"It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance. Readers will be pushed into a horrific alternate universe where violence, especially mind manipulation and control, create ethical and life-threatening situations for both teens. With at least one more Lunar Chronicle to come, the suspense continues. And which fairy tale will Meyer morph next?" - "Booklist," starred review

"Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel. " - "Publishers Weekly," starred review

"The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next." -- "School Library Journal"

"" "Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey." -- "The Horn Book"

"" "The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments." --"BCCB"

A great choice for all ages, with strong appeal for both girls and boys, these novels will be read and enjoyed--repeatedly. "VOYA, starred review"

It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance. Readers will be pushed into a horrific alternate universe where violence, especially mind manipulation and control, create ethical and life-threatening situations for both teens. With at least one more Lunar Chronicle to come, the suspense continues. And which fairy tale will Meyer morph next? "Booklist, starred review"

Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel. "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next. "School Library Journal"

Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey. "The Horn Book"

The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments. "BCCB""

A great choice for all ages, with strong appeal for both girls and boys, these novels will be read and enjoyed--repeatedly. VOYA, starred review

It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance. Readers will be pushed into a horrific alternate universe where violence, especially mind manipulation and control, create ethical and life-threatening situations for both teens. With at least one more Lunar Chronicle to come, the suspense continues. And which fairy tale will Meyer morph next? Booklist, starred review

Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel. Publishers Weekly, starred review

The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next. School Library Journal

Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey. The Horn Book

The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments. BCCB

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"A great choice for all ages, with strong appeal for both girls and boys, these novels will be read and enjoyed--repeatedly." --VOYA, starred review

"It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance. Readers will be pushed into a horrific alternate universe where violence, especially mind manipulation and control, create ethical and life-threatening situations for both teens. With at least one more Lunar Chronicle to come, the suspense continues. And which fairy tale will Meyer morph next?" --Booklist, starred review

"Returning fans of Meyer's Cinder will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The author has stepped up the intrigue and plot from the first novel, and readers will be eagerly awaiting the next." --School Library Journal

"Further development of this futuristic world plus plenty of action, surprises, and a fast pace will keep readers invested in their journey." --The Horn Book

"The sci-fi elements are stronger than the fairy-tale allusions this time out, but the story remains just as absorbing . . . Readers will be thrilled to discover that this steampunky fairy-tale/sci-fi mashup promises two more installments." --BCCB

Review:

'It's another Marissa Meyer roller coaster ride, part science fiction/fantasy, part political machination with a hint of romance ... With at least one more Lunar Chronicle to come, the suspense continues. And which fairy tale will Meyer morph next?' (Booklist)

'Returning fans of Meyer's "Cinder" will gladly sink their teeth into this ambitious, wholly satisfying sequel.' (Publisher's Weekly)

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1427229643
• ISBN 13: 9781427229649
• Binding: Audio CD