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Scarlet
by Marissa Meyer
Alright, look. I can get past mind-controlling space people. I can get past the whole secret princess thing. But I draw the line at wolf-soldier-people who call themselves "alpha males."
Scarlet is the second installment in the Lunar Chronicles, and it is a loose retelling of the familiar Little Red Riding Hood fairytale. Going into it, I saw that people either loved it or hated it, but I'm not sure where I fall on the spectrum. I think I liked the first book better, but I didn't despise this one.
Each book in this series grows more complex as more character POVs are introduced. Not only do we see Cinder struggling to assume the "princess" role she never wanted, but we also watch Kai deal with the aftermath Cinder left behind in book one. However, the reader is also introduced to Scarlet (a delivery girl whose grandmother may or may not have secrets), Wolf (a brooding street fighter with a mysterious past), and Thorne (a thief and Cinder's new partner-in-crime...literally). I thought the plot twists were pretty predictable again, but I did enjoy the pacing of the story, especially in the second half. The story was action-packed, which kept me engaged, and the ending left me excited for the next book.
The character dynamics are definitely building to form a found family of sorts, which I am very excited about. I didn't like Scarlet as much as Cinder, but I think she's definitely a strong protagonist with a passion for what she believes in. Cinder kind of took a backseat in this one, but I'm excited for her arc and acceptance of her role. I really wish we got to see more of Kai and his inner turmoil. As far as Wolf goes, I wasn't thrilled because I'm not really into the brooding, morally questionable love interests who call themselves "alphas"... I'll pass, thanks. Thorne is probably my new favorite because I've always been a fan of sarcastic criminals who actually care about people, and I can't wait to see more of him. The villains are intriguing, but I'm still waiting for them to do some truly villainous things.
Scarlet is the second novel in the Lunar Chronicles series, perfect for fans of fairytale retellings in unconventional (maybe sci-fi) settings.
4/5
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Scarlet is the second installment in the Lunar Chronicles, and it is a loose retelling of the familiar Little Red Riding Hood fairytale. Going into it, I saw that people either loved it or hated it, but I'm not sure where I fall on the spectrum. I think I liked the first book better, but I didn't despise this one.
Each book in this series grows more complex as more character POVs are introduced. Not only do we see Cinder struggling to assume the "princess" role she never wanted, but we also watch Kai deal with the aftermath Cinder left behind in book one. However, the reader is also introduced to Scarlet (a delivery girl whose grandmother may or may not have secrets), Wolf (a brooding street fighter with a mysterious past), and Thorne (a thief and Cinder's new partner-in-crime...literally). I thought the plot twists were pretty predictable again, but I did enjoy the pacing of the story, especially in the second half. The story was action-packed, which kept me engaged, and the ending left me excited for the next book.
The character dynamics are definitely building to form a found family of sorts, which I am very excited about. I didn't like Scarlet as much as Cinder, but I think she's definitely a strong protagonist with a passion for what she believes in. Cinder kind of took a backseat in this one, but I'm excited for her arc and acceptance of her role. I really wish we got to see more of Kai and his inner turmoil. As far as Wolf goes, I wasn't thrilled because I'm not really into the brooding, morally questionable love interests who call themselves "alphas"... I'll pass, thanks. Thorne is probably my new favorite because I've always been a fan of sarcastic criminals who actually care about people, and I can't wait to see more of him. The villains are intriguing, but I'm still waiting for them to do some truly villainous things.
Scarlet is the second novel in the Lunar Chronicles series, perfect for fans of fairytale retellings in unconventional (maybe sci-fi) settings.
4/5
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