Publisher: Fiewel and Friends
Date of publication: February 2013
The fates of Cinder and Scarlet collide as a Lunar threat spreads across the Earth...
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.
Second books in a trilogy are usually not my favorite books to read, so I approached this one with a little trepidation. I really liked Cinder and I didn't want to be let down by Scarlet. Fortunately, that wasn't the case. I was really pleased with this book and the book series overall. I really enjoy how these books are different stories, but tied together. Kari mentions the 3rd book and it sounds like another great addition to the trilogy
At first I was confused when I started the book. It has been a while since I read Cinder, so I was racking my brain trying to remembered Scarlet from the first book. Autumn set me straight by telling me she was a new character. I enjoyed Scarlet as much as Cinder. The book was fast paced and moved along pretty seamlessly. I liked how the author tied Cinder and Scarlet together in the book. I also liked the introduction of the Lunar/wolf soldiers. I just hope no vampires show up in later books. The only thing I did not like was that we didn't really learn more about Cinder in this book. Hopefully, there will be more answers in the next book, Cress. Unfortunately, it looks like we will have to wait another year.
I was so impressed with this book-I thought it was way better than Scarlet and really pulled me further into the universe. Very excited for Cress!
ReplyDeleteI've yet to read it. I'm saving it for a time when I can really savor it.
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