Cinder

Set in a vibrant, futuristic New Beijing, "Cinder" introduces a world where humans and androids live alongside each other, threatened by a deadly plague and the looming menace of the ruthless Lunar people. Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg burdened by a mysterious past and treated as a second-class citizen by her cruel stepmother. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the charming Prince Kai, inadvertently drawing her into a high-stakes intergalactic conflict. As the Earth's fate hangs in the balance, Cinder finds herself caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. She must unravel the secrets of her own identity to protect her world, all while grappling with a forbidden attraction to the prince. Marissa Meyer expertly blends the timeless Cinderella fairy tale with thrilling science fiction, creating a compelling narrative with a resourceful heroine at its core.