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Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2)
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I don't even know what to do with myself right now. This review probably won't make sense, and I'm probably leaving a shit ton out, but here goes.
I was lucky to score an advanced copy of Scarlet from Marissa Meyer while at Comic Con.
Totally me.
I was in the middle of another book which I quickly finished in order to start this. So, Cinder left us with our heroine basically on the run after finding out that she was Princess Selene. Scarlet opens by introducing us to the new character in this universe, aptly named Scarlet who is looking for her missing Grandmother and along the way meets a mysterious guy who goes by Wolf.
The book started off a little slow for me. I, like I'm sure most will be, was more concerned with what was happening with Cinder and Prince Kai than I was with Scarlet and her journey. But Meyer's storytelling would not let that be, and I found myself eagerly enjoying Scarlet's feisty personality while also searching for how Scarlet would come to meet Cinder. How could these two completely different characters come together? How are their pasts joined?
Well, let me tell you, the answer is pure genius. Meyer has created such a deep, complex story that when you find out how Scarlet and Cinder are connected, you're just like, whoa. Along with the flawless backstory, Scarlet introduces us to two more characters besides Scarlet herself: Wolf and Thorne. I really hope we see more of them in the final 2 books.
And just as in Cinder with the classic Cinderella losing the glass slipper, Meyer's use of the the famed Red Riding Hood scene is flawless. I love the way she just weaves in the fairy tales but makes it work for the plot.
Another thing I love about about Meyer's writing, is there's a point in her books that you hit where you suddenly can't put it down. You have to finish it! My point was when Scarlet and Wolf arrive in Paris and I sat on my couch reading like a madwoman until I finished.
Now...WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW MARISSA???? THAT WAS NOT AN ENDING??? WHAT WILL CINDER DO NOW? WHAT ABOUT KAI AND HIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END?
I wanted this book so bad...so bad!! But now that I have it, I have to wait that much longer for the third one. WHY???????
Sigh...I will wait...rather impatiently for 2014 to get here.
Just one final note: Prince Kai, no matter what happens:
Truth
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Jenn's review
bookshelves: cover-love, retellings, read-in-2012, so-effing-excited, signed-copies, swoonworthy-boys, young-adult, dystopian, arc, forever-recommend, 5-star-reads, read-in-2023
Feb 16, 2012
bookshelves: cover-love, retellings, read-in-2012, so-effing-excited, signed-copies, swoonworthy-boys, young-adult, dystopian, arc, forever-recommend, 5-star-reads, read-in-2023
Read 2 times. Last read February 22, 2023 to February 23, 2023.
I don't even know what to do with myself right now. This review probably won't make sense, and I'm probably leaving a shit ton out, but here goes.
I was lucky to score an advanced copy of Scarlet from Marissa Meyer while at Comic Con.
Totally me.
I was in the middle of another book which I quickly finished in order to start this. So, Cinder left us with our heroine basically on the run after finding out that she was Princess Selene. Scarlet opens by introducing us to the new character in this universe, aptly named Scarlet who is looking for her missing Grandmother and along the way meets a mysterious guy who goes by Wolf.
The book started off a little slow for me. I, like I'm sure most will be, was more concerned with what was happening with Cinder and Prince Kai than I was with Scarlet and her journey. But Meyer's storytelling would not let that be, and I found myself eagerly enjoying Scarlet's feisty personality while also searching for how Scarlet would come to meet Cinder. How could these two completely different characters come together? How are their pasts joined?
Well, let me tell you, the answer is pure genius. Meyer has created such a deep, complex story that when you find out how Scarlet and Cinder are connected, you're just like, whoa. Along with the flawless backstory, Scarlet introduces us to two more characters besides Scarlet herself: Wolf and Thorne. I really hope we see more of them in the final 2 books.
And just as in Cinder with the classic Cinderella losing the glass slipper, Meyer's use of the the famed Red Riding Hood scene is flawless. I love the way she just weaves in the fairy tales but makes it work for the plot.
Another thing I love about about Meyer's writing, is there's a point in her books that you hit where you suddenly can't put it down. You have to finish it! My point was when Scarlet and Wolf arrive in Paris and I sat on my couch reading like a madwoman until I finished.
Now...WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW MARISSA???? THAT WAS NOT AN ENDING??? WHAT WILL CINDER DO NOW? WHAT ABOUT KAI AND HIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END?
I wanted this book so bad...so bad!! But now that I have it, I have to wait that much longer for the third one. WHY???????
Sigh...I will wait...rather impatiently for 2014 to get here.
Just one final note: Prince Kai, no matter what happens:
Truth
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Reading Progress
February 16, 2012
– Shelved
July 16, 2012
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Started Reading
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
cover-love
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
retellings
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
read-in-2012
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
so-effing-excited
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
signed-copies
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
swoonworthy-boys
July 16, 2012
– Shelved as:
young-adult
July 16, 2012
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11.45%
"Advanced copy signed by the lovely Marissa Meyer from Comic Con! So effing excited to start this one!"
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52
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July 18, 2012
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35.02%
"Cinder had to be found, Levana had to be appeased, Kai had to stop acting cheated and indignant and start acting like an emperor.
Whatever he'd felt for Cinder - or thought he'd felt for her - was over.
NOOOOOOOOOOO *flails*"
page
159
Whatever he'd felt for Cinder - or thought he'd felt for her - was over.
NOOOOOOOOOOO *flails*"
July 19, 2012
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37.44%
"I love how Scarlet keeps defending Cinder. And Wolf...very interesting character. I want to know more about him!"
page
170
July 23, 2012
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66.74%
"Ooh excellent use of the classic wolf/grandma scene of Little Red Riding Hood."
page
303
July 23, 2012
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Finished Reading
November 27, 2012
– Shelved as:
dystopian
May 28, 2013
– Shelved as:
arc
January 6, 2017
– Shelved as:
forever-recommend
September 20, 2017
– Shelved as:
5-star-reads
February 22, 2023
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Started Reading
February 22, 2023
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15.42%
"How could I have forgotten how Cinder met Thorne? Absolutely dying at their interactions"
page
70
February 23, 2023
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53.3%
"Poor Scarlet, just wanting to find her grandmother but also for being lied to her entire life. I am noticing this time around how quickly her and Wolf happen but I mean sure, we'll go with it lol"
page
242
February 23, 2023
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74.89%
"Pearl and Adri are the absolute worst. Still trying to make money off of Cinder. Poor Kai just so lost and confused"
page
340
February 23, 2023
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100.0%
"Such a moment there at the end with both Cinder and Scarlett - each deciding to take control of their futures. I absolutely love the characters in this series."
page
454
February 23, 2023
– Shelved as:
read-in-2023
February 23, 2023
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Finished Reading
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You made me hyper for the third book in the series and i havent even read the second one yet!!!!!
Rashika wrote: "You made me hyper for the third book in the series and i havent even read the second one yet!!!!!"It's soooo good. I am in LOVE with this series
Get. Out. Jenn.
Emily (Ed and Em's Reviews) wrote: "Also - [spoilers removed]I don't like not knowing things. I'm very impatient. ;)"
Hahahaha... love it.
I will answer your question with a yes, he's just confused and completely torn. I felt so bad for him in this book.
Awesomesauce! I just love Cinder and Kai SO MUCH. I can't even...God, I need to start stalking Marissa Meyer so I can get a copy of Scarlet. I'd do it. I'd stalk the crap out of her for an ARC.
I'm so scary.
Emily (Ed and Em's Reviews) wrote: "God, I need to start stalking Marissa Meyer so I can get a copy of Scarlet. I'd do it. I'd stalk the crap out of her for an ARC.I'm so scary."
Ummm...what do you think I did at Comic Con? Haha. I totally stalked the booth she was at until they handed out the ARC's. I'm praying she'll be there next year so I don't have to wait for Cress.
I plan on going to Comic Con next year, mostly to stalk authors! I will hound her (nicely of course) for Cress as well. ;) I am glad I am not alone in this. Hahahaha!Mostly, I want to go because of the new Sailor Moon release. I'M SO EXCITED. I NEED THE SAILOR MOON GOODIES. :o)
LOVE Sailor Moon!!! <3 <3And yesss! You need to go to Comic Co, it's so amazing!
I've never been before, but I've heard it's amazing. I'm going to convince my blogging partner to go with me - I'll need someone to hold all the stuff I get. ;)SAILOR MOON FOREVERRRRR. :D
Sandra wrote: "You need to put this review in the spoiler alert section."What in it would be considered a spoiler? I made sure to keep out all major reveals and surprises.
That was kind of my thought process as well. I mentioned the end of Cinder because I was going by the assumption that you wouldn't read the review of a sequel unless you read the first. Idk...
Emily (Ed and Em's Reviews) wrote: "Also - [spoilers removed]I don't like not knowing things. I'm very impatient. ;)"
YAY!! thanks for asking that question!! i need hope for the two. they are so cute!
and and and i know its likely that they wont end up together till the 4th book so ill have to wait for two more books!! TWO MORE!
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I'm taking a Poll on my blog for who would cast as the best Scarlet here: Because Movie rights for the Lunar Chronicles are in discussion! eg Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Brittney Snow, or Amy Adams.
I totally agree. No matter what happens I love Prince Kai too.
I love your GIFs! How did you add them into your review?
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Nice rev honey :D
Kristalia wrote: "Nice rev honey :D"Thanks! :)
Basically my feelings exactly. I am sulking until Cress comes out. How am I supposed to wait that long???????
Amy wrote: "Basically my feelings exactly. I am sulking until Cress comes out. How am I supposed to wait that long???????"I know! It's torture
I absolutely loved your review! I'm just about to start Cinder but I wanted to find a good review for Scarlet to see if it really was worth reading Cinder. And your review made me start reading cinder so I can read Scarlet ASAP!!!!
Aww thank you! I definitely recommend the series. It's one of my favorites out there right now. I hope you enjoy it!
Damn. 2014 and I'm just getting to it. I loved your review. I guess the only thing I got going for me is they're all out now lol.
