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Cinder: Book One of the Lunar Chronicles Audiobook

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Read By: Rebecca Soler Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Lunar Chronicles Release Date: January 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427215017

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

111

Longest Chapter Length:

06:59 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

25 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:26 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

22

Publisher Description

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!

A wicked mash-up of fairy tale and Terminator—set in a Star Wars kind of world—Marissa Meyer's Cinder is a fresh and fiercely ingenious futuristic retelling of Cinderella

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future.

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"I will admit that I almost didn't make it through the beginning of this book - I got stick somewhere around page 40 but I am definitely glad I persevered! I let myself forget the fairy tale aspect if the book for most of it and focused on the real story. I wish I had a bit more resolution at the end or a peak into the next character in the series but alas I will have to acquire the next book."

— Christine (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Marissa Meyer rocks the fractured fairy tale genre with a sci-fi twist on Cinderella.”

    — Seattle Times
  • “[A] futuristic twist on Cinderella…sending the story into an entirely new, utterly thrilling dimension…Meyer’s far-future Earth is richly imagined, full of prejudice and intrigue, characters easy to get invested in, and hints of what might await in future books.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
  • “The book will appeal to fans of twisted fairy tales, techno-thrillers, romance novels, and well-plotted suspense…in a story as old as time.”

    — VOYA
  • “This series opener and debut offers a high coolness factor by rewriting Cinderella as a kickass mechanic in a plague-ridden future… Readers will return for the next installment in this sharp, futuristic ‘Cinderella’ tale.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • This was actually the first audiobook I ever listed to on my phone and I fell in love with the portability as well as Rebecca Soler's amazing narration…Rebecca reads Cinder perfectly.

    — USA Today Happily Ever After Blog
  • Soler's narrations, both confident and well paced, flow effortlessly. She masters major characters' voices…Soler is also very effective at quick transitions between accents in dialogue-heavy scenes. The combination of Soler's superb performance and Meyer's captivating storytelling creates a pair of tour-de-force audiobooks.

    — Horn Book Magazine
  • The audiobook is delightful. Rebecca Soler brings all the characters to life with such distinct voices that it's like listening to a play. I was riveted. And here's the best part – the book is absolutely suitable for all ages.

    — Record-Courier
  • Narrator Rebecca Soler captures the determination and independence that make Cinder a compelling character…the story will keep listeners engaged and awaiting the subsequent titles.

    — School Library Journal
  • “Rebecca Soler's sweet but firm voice conducts the listener through a fresh, quirky take on an old trope: reimagined fairytales…Overall, this is good fun, and provides encouragement for the next adventure.

    — Locus

Awards

  • USA Today bestseller
  • Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • A Read Brightly Pick of 13 Fractured Fairy Tales for Teens
  • Among longlisted titles for IRA Young Adult Choices, 2013
  • YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, 2016
  • Among longlisted titles for ABC New Voices Title, 2012
  • Among longlisted titles for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice A. ML, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Nebraska Golden Sower Award Master List, 2014
  • Winner of Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens, 2013
  • Winner of CO Blue Spruce YA Book Award, 2015
  • Winner of California Young Reader Medal
  • Among longlisted titles for Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2013
  • Among longlisted titles for MO MASL’s Readers Awards - MASTER LIST, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Maine Student Book Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for YALSA Teens' Top Ten, 2012
  • Among longlisted titles for TN Volunteer State Book Award Primary ML, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Florida Sunshine State YR Award ML, 2014
  • Runner-up for Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book A ML, 2015
  • Among longlisted titles for Arizona Grand Canyon Young Readers Maste, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for New York Charlotte Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Oklahoma Sequoyah YA Book Award ML, 2015
  • Among longlisted titles for Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Tri-State Reviews Committee Books of Note - Master List, 2013
  • Among longlisted titles for IL Abraham Lincoln High School Book Master, 2014
  • Winner of California Young Reader Medal, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for IRA Young Adult Choices, 2013
  • YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, 2016
  • Among longlisted titles for ABC New Voices Title, 2012
  • Among longlisted titles for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice A. ML, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Nebraska Golden Sower Award Master List, 2014
  • Winner of Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens, 2013
  • Winner of CO Blue Spruce YA Book Award, 2015
  • Winner of California Young Reader Medal
  • Among longlisted titles for Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2013
  • Among longlisted titles for MO MASL’s Readers Awards - MASTER LIST, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Maine Student Book Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for YALSA Teens' Top Ten, 2012
  • Among longlisted titles for TN Volunteer State Book Award Primary ML, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Florida Sunshine State YR Award ML, 2014
  • Runner-up for Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Book A ML, 2015
  • Among longlisted titles for Arizona Grand Canyon Young Readers Maste, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for New York Charlotte Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Oklahoma Sequoyah YA Book Award ML, 2015
  • Among longlisted titles for Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List, 2014
  • Among longlisted titles for Tri-State Reviews Committee Books of Note - Master List, 2013
  • Among longlisted titles for IL Abraham Lincoln High School Book Master, 2014

Cinder Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.423076923076923 out of 54.423076923076923 out of 54.423076923076923 out of 54.423076923076923 out of 54.423076923076923 out of 5 (4.42)
5 Stars: 15
4 Stars: 7
3 Stars: 4
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 54.2 out of 5 (4.20)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Lyle Beck, 6/13/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Lisa Allison, 5/13/2019
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the author does a wonderful job of making an old story. This is Cinderella retold for the new generation! "

    — Ms.Hill, 10/11/2017
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Its a good story, a bit predictable but in the same time captivating. It's not something completely new, it's been done before, but there is a twist. All in all it was good entertainment. I absolutely will listen to the next book in the series as well. "

    — Jasmine, 8/23/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Cinder is a fun and exciting book for tweens! A great series and my daughter looks forward to reading more "

    — jen, 12/9/2016
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The beginning was not great. It didn't pull me in right away. I did get into it and stayed up too late many nights at the end. I can't say I loved it. I do want to read Scarlet. "

    — Carol, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Amazingg... With a Capitol A(: "

    — Brooke, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A very enjoyable retelling of the Cinderella story. Cinder is far more likeable than Disney's delicate Cinderella. I will definitely read the rest of the books in this series. "

    — Mandie, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Loved it! Refreshing to read something new. "

    — Jessie, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Really entertaining read, can't wait to read the next one. "

    — Ozcose, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great story, the book was full of twists and turns throughout the story. It kept the story entertaining and unpredictable. "

    — Allison, 1/19/2014

About Marissa Meyer

Marissa Meyer is the author of the Lunar Chronicles series, of which Scarlet was a New York Times bestseller. She attended Pacific Lutheran University, where she earned her BS in creative writing.

About Rebecca Soler

Rebecca Soler is a film and voice-over actress and winner of several AudioFile Earphones Awards for audiobook narration. Her voice-over credits include various video games, like Star Wars: The Old Republic and Red Dead Redemption, and television shows such as Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.