I bought this book at the peak of its popularity when I was like 15 but never got past the first chapter. I think if I had read it then I would have really enjoyed it and probably read the rest of the series. Not to say I didn't enjoy it at all there were definitely parts I liked but I feel like it's more suited to a younger audience or people more interested in romance I guess since the romantic bits were what fell flat to me. I know the Lunar chronicles had a bit of a cult following back when it was coming out and I can see why I just don't think this series is for me.

I found the beginning a bit boring, obviously it's a retelling of Cinderella but I feel like it was a bit predictable. Obviously we know Cinder will end up at the ball but even the "twists" are painfully predictable. From the second you hear about the Lunar princess you know it's Cinder but the reveal is held off until the last minute like it's some amazing moment. Then of course since it's like 10 pages until the end there's no real payoff, Cinder gets captured and the reader basically gets told "read the next book for any payoff or actual ending to this story!". Very "The game is on" 

I didn't feel attached to any of the characters and I don't care enough about the ending to buy the next book. The book failed to captivate me I only kept reading because I liked some of the world building and wanted to see the ending. Now that that goal post has been moved I'm throwing in the towel. 

The Sci-Fi elements are the most interesting part of this book. The world building stands out and is the only thing I want more of. The idea of Cyborgs being an oppressed class and the concept of them "owing" society for their continued survival is so interesting. It's not a generic stand in for any type of oppression it's a well thought out example of how society treats people it deems different or worse.  Not just science racism. 

The Moon people were interesting too even if the whole glamour thing was a bit far fetched. I wish this book was more science and politics to be honest. The prince got a few chapters but was never developed further than a charming guy with a dead dad. Most of the cast felt equally 1 dimensional.

I can see why some people would enjoy this more than I did but still I stand by my complaints.