I agree, finding out she was the princess was obvious from the start for me. The first time it was mentioned, I was like "Yep, it's Cinder." But obvious or not, I'm excited to see what's to come!
For some reason I was never to intimidated by Levana. Like, she's the villain, and we should stop her, of course, but that's it. Then I read Fairest and I was like 'somebody needs to stop her. I mean, not me, obviously because I'm gonna be hiding far away, but the characters need to.'
*SPOILERS FOR CINDER AHEAD* I completely predicted how Cinder was Princess Selene, yet I saw how Cinder wouldn't have seen it coming. I mean I'm sure no ones first conclusion to a life threatening situation is "DUH, I'm royalty!!! I AM THE MISSING PRINCESS". And let's be real no matter how cheesy this line in a book sounds, "what I can't be special, I'm just an ordinary/undesirable ______, even though a really attractive boy(s) like me A LOT" (or somewhere along the lines), we all have flaws and we tend to pick and poke at them. I mean if someone went up to me and said "ur third aunt was Count Dracula's late wife and now u must take his thrown" I'd laugh in their face
I guessed that Cinder was Princess Selene too and when she was I was so excited because I usually never guess the plot twists and it was amazing 😂😂 aCK I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR FEELS ON THE NEXT TWO BOOKS. Scarlet is even better than Cinder, but when you get to Cress... hOLY GUACAMOLE THAT BOOK IS FANTASTIC. The way all the fairy tales connect and the character and the plot and the feels and just AGH AMAZING
At that point Cinder didn't know how to use her power, but even if she did, Levana would know instantly that she was there. Cinder's objective was to talk to Kai and leave before Levana found out. Besides, is Cinder the type of girl who cares about being beautiful?
FAIREST IS TOMORROW. HOLY SH- **falls off of chair and fangirls uncontrollably** (btw, Iko is pronounced ee-ko and Peony is pee-o-nee c: I've met Marissa //she actually read out of my book * cr ies *// and that's how she said the names, so I'm gonna go off of that! xD) This was a great review! I totally agree with everything and hope that you enjoy the rest of the series as much as I did! C:
I was planning to read this book but when I went to the comments I didn't want to anymore. Why you may ask? It was full of spoilers. I am legit serious rn lmao
I'm watching this as my "pre game" to Winter. I still can believe I didn't see the plot twist coming. Thinking back on it, there were SO many hints that Cinder was Princess Selene but I was BLOWN AWAY!!
I just read Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress for the first time this month and I can tell you this Jesse, the series only gets better from here. Cress is absolutely amazing! I'm so glad you're continuing with the series!
omg!! I can't wait for you to read the rest of them 0__0 It honestly keeps getting better and better and then you realize how much of a mastermind Marissa Meyer really is!!
So much goodness. This is one of my favorite series right now. I loved the takes Meyer took on the fairy tales, it's just so creative all the while obviously shadowing the basic outline of the classics. I love it.
I agree this book was fantastic and it was incredible how the world in the story unfolded little by little and we got to be so attached to all the characters.
I LOVED Cinder, and the next two, Scarlet and Cress, were just as good (maybe even better!) And Winter comes out this year and I AM SO EXCITED AND ALSO NOT EMOTIONALLY PREPARED. AHHHH.
Just finished this series, and I honestly fell in love with it. Very good series in my opinion and with each book it just seemed like it got better and better.
I read Cinder for the first time this month too, and was pleasantly surprised by it! I absolutely called the ending as well though, it wasn't concealed particularly well through the plot. Without giving any spoilers, I think you're going to love Scarlet!
omg what is it with booktubers and names? a Peonyis a flower also do you remember the time when Christine didn't know that Beatrice was a real name? you guys crack me up
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH and I'm super excited to see how it's continued!! I'm actually really glad you did this review because I recently finished the book and so like it's nice to hear someone else talk about the book since all I've been doing is raving about it to my friends haha!
I'm so glad you enjoyed Cinder, I love it so much and Scarlet and especially Cress are even better! I love the way Marissa Meyer intertwines the fairy-tales with the story, it's so clever how she does it! I can't WAIT until Winter comes out! I actually didn't see the Princess Selene thing coming but in retrospect I suppose it is really obvious, I'm not sure how I missed it! Great review, can't wait until you read Scarlet and Cress!
I was hesitant at first too, I didn't think I would like it. But now the lunar chronicles is one of my favorite series of all time, with Cinder being my favorite book! Even though half the time I'm crying with feels or screaming out of anger at the injustice. Lol.
I was so hesitant about reading this series because I thought ‘Heartless’ was just ‘okay’, but I’m so happy I did, because I love it so much. It’s been a very long time since I loved a group of characters the way I love this squad.
This series is awesome!!! It is predictable but has very cool, creative world-building. I think as you read on... the books keep getting better and better. :D Cress is my favorite so far.
I looooooooooooooooooved this book! And same with Scarlet, Marissa did a great job! I still need to get Cress and read it, but hopefully it'll be soon!
I read this last year and cried like a crazy person. I want to give so many freaking spoilers!! SO MANY YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD IT IS TO NOT GIVE SPOILERS!!!!! I hope you finish the series before the 4th book comes out :3
I've heard a lot of good stuffs about this book. My friends won't stop talking about it. I already bought the first three books ages ago and they've been pressuring me to read it. And after watching your review, I became more excited to start reading this book :D I do love fairytale retelling so so much!
Oh wow look at that *looks at the tbr pile and picks up cinder* guess who is reading this after dinner. I love the video and your review. I was reserve on reading Cinder because it was different from what I normally read but I will take your word for it. I can't wait to read it.
I was in the same boat as you where I wasn't going to read the book, but then I ended up reading it and i LOVED it. I just finished Scarlet and I loved this video because all the feels you feel I also felt while reading Cinder. GO PICK UP SCARLET YOU'LL LOVE IT EVEN MORE. I'm so happy you enjoyed Cinder
When I read the synopsis a while ago I didn't really pay much attention to this series because it didn't sound like something I would enjoy, but after hearing so many great things about it I'm seriously considering giving it a try!
I have been sooooooo hyped for this book. Have been looking for it everywhere. Now when i got my hand with a set from my Aunt. I was so excited to read it. I love it so much❤. Such an easy read❤.
This comment is so delayed because I'm so behind the times... just finished Cinder and OMG!!!! I cried when she found Iko's remains too! But my favorite part is when she was dancing with Kai, thinking that he knew everything and she felt so free and happy... it was such a sweet moment... until it wasn't lol
I live that ur making more reviews Jesse! It makes me so happy! And I love cinder soooo much! I honestly did not like scarlet as much just cause of wolf but I LOVE Cress sooooo much!!!! Cress is hands down the best in the series in my opinion.
I was waiting to hear your thoughts on Cinder! I am glad you finally jumped on the wagon🙌 if you enjoyed Cinder I am sure you will enjoy the rest of the series👍
It's fate! I got Fairest a day early and I am halfway through it right now. It is incredible! I love all the books and can't wait for winter to be released in Sept. Side note the covers and spines are beautiful!
I just ordered Cinder from Book Outlet (I'm doing an unboxing later this week =) ) and I'm so excited to read it. Probably will be next month; then again, I have like, 50 books I am super excited to read and say that about all of them
I just finished Cinder yesterday! There were so many cool elements to the story. I can't say I've read many cyborg mechanic books before that are set in a futuristic Beijing. I loved Iko and can't wait to read Scarlet to hopefully get some more of her sassy comments.
You've given me confidence that I might actually enjoy this book!! Just started a Booktube channel and picked this book up to stay in the loop, but I was skeptical! Thanks for your review!
YES IKO JUST ALL THE YES
Iko is the sass queen! And I love how she fangirls over Prince Kai :)
Was the only one who predicted Cinder was Princess Selene the second they introduced Princess Selene as "missing"?
I did as well
yh and also when it was hinted that Cinder couldn't possibly have needed such a massive operation just from a hover accident
Lysandra Rose lol good thing I finished the book before reading the spoiler comment
Me too, I was so happy when my prediction came true that I yelled "YES" out loud in class so I almost got detention.
seven. Nope, I immidiatly knew
I agree, finding out she was the princess was obvious from the start for me. The first time it was mentioned, I was like "Yep, it's Cinder." But obvious or not, I'm excited to see what's to come!
Same for me. Cinder's true identity was a bit too obvious...
I saw the princess Selene thing coming from 8000 miles away. =/ Otherwise a very entertaining book.
Amber I did too! I also predicted that she was Lunar, but that was predicated a bit before the princess part
Thx for the spoiler 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Amber me too
Me too.
"Iko, bless."
yes so much yes.
What. No. I didn't know you read it!! YAY!!!!
For some reason I was never to intimidated by Levana. Like, she's the villain, and we should stop her, of course, but that's it. Then I read Fairest and I was like 'somebody needs to stop her. I mean, not me, obviously because I'm gonna be hiding far away, but the characters need to.'
Now I can't wait to get that far to read fairest because I feel the same way about Levana.. But I'd like to know the story behind her
*SPOILERS FOR CINDER AHEAD*
I completely predicted how Cinder was Princess Selene, yet I saw how Cinder wouldn't have seen it coming. I mean I'm sure no ones first conclusion to a life threatening situation is "DUH, I'm royalty!!! I AM THE MISSING PRINCESS". And let's be real no matter how cheesy this line in a book sounds, "what I can't be special, I'm just an ordinary/undesirable ______, even though a really attractive boy(s) like me A LOT" (or somewhere along the lines), we all have flaws and we tend to pick and poke at them. I mean if someone went up to me and said "ur third aunt was Count Dracula's late wife and now u must take his thrown" I'd laugh in their face
So true. As eye-rolling as it might be, I would most probably react the same way too.
Mikayla Springs same omg I predicted the ending halfway through the book ugh
You brought up a very good point about getting to know the Prince.
CINDER AND PRINCE KAI ARE MY OTP!!!!! I love this series so much!!!
The series just gets SO much better. I promise.
I guessed that Cinder was Princess Selene too and when she was I was so excited because I usually never guess the plot twists and it was amazing 😂😂
aCK I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR FEELS ON THE NEXT TWO BOOKS. Scarlet is even better than Cinder, but when you get to Cress... hOLY GUACAMOLE THAT BOOK IS FANTASTIC. The way all the fairy tales connect and the character and the plot and the feels and just AGH AMAZING
GOD KAI IS SUCH A CINNAMON ROLL
SPOILER
was I the only one who thought cinder was going to use her lunar powers to make herself look good at the ball....
At that point Cinder didn't know how to use her power, but even if she did, Levana would know instantly that she was there. Cinder's objective was to talk to Kai and leave before Levana found out. Besides, is Cinder the type of girl who cares about being beautiful?
I know but I thought that because it would've made sense with the original story
Umm bruh se didn’t kniw she coud use her powers cuz her chip thing was skill in place
m m Plus she hated Lunars, it wouldn't make sense for her to do that
Exactly what I hoped the entire time!!
ugh i can't wait to start reading this book
I LOVE IKO AND KAI AND CINDER AND THE LUNAR CHRONICLES SO MUCH THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK SERIES OF ALL TIME.
FAIREST IS TOMORROW. HOLY SH- **falls off of chair and fangirls uncontrollably**
(btw, Iko is pronounced ee-ko and Peony is pee-o-nee c: I've met Marissa //she actually read out of my book * cr ies *// and that's how she said the names, so I'm gonna go off of that! xD)
This was a great review! I totally agree with everything and hope that you enjoy the rest of the series as much as I did! C:
Yes! I pronounced Iko right! *fist pump* LEVEL UP.
I already have Fairest AND ITS AWESOME
SunLitWolf31 yeah, eff that. For me it's Iko I-ko
it's I-ko- and pee-ny-
I pronounced Ikos name as I-Ko. 😂. Like my old Math teachers name is pronounced😂😂😂
"Queen Terrifying" oh my god you are my favorite person
I was planning to read this book but when I went to the comments I didn't want to anymore.
Why you may ask?
It was full of spoilers.
I am legit serious rn lmao
Its not that big of a spoiler tbh for me. I promise you the book is worth it
@@adriennesabinesolante6553 Thanks for telling me 😅 I already read Cinder a few months and absolutely loved it!
I'm watching this as my "pre game" to Winter. I still can believe I didn't see the plot twist coming. Thinking back on it, there were SO many hints that Cinder was Princess Selene but I was BLOWN AWAY!!
RAMPION CREW IS LIIIIIIIFE!!!
I LOVE WINTER SO MUCH
I LOVE THEMA LL
"Iko... bless" I feel you
YES!! Cinder gives you all the Iko and Peony feels!! I'm so pumped to be getting Fairest in the mail soon!
I'm so glad you liked it, Jesse! I love this series!
Also, Queen Levana is one of the best villains I've seen in a long time
I just read Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress for the first time this month and I can tell you this Jesse, the series only gets better from here. Cress is absolutely amazing! I'm so glad you're continuing with the series!
omg!! I can't wait for you to read the rest of them 0__0 It honestly keeps getting better and better and then you realize how much of a mastermind Marissa Meyer really is!!
So much goodness. This is one of my favorite series right now. I loved the takes Meyer took on the fairy tales, it's just so creative all the while obviously shadowing the basic outline of the classics. I love it.
AGREE WITH LITERAL EVERY WORD. YOU BASICALLY SAID MY THOUGHTS OUT LOUD
I agree this book was fantastic and it was incredible how the world in the story unfolded little by little and we got to be so attached to all the characters.
Cinder is at the very top of my TBR and it'll probably be the next book I read aND I'M SO FREAKING PUMPED *dances*
I LOVED Cinder, and the next two, Scarlet and Cress, were just as good (maybe even better!) And Winter comes out this year and I AM SO EXCITED AND ALSO NOT EMOTIONALLY PREPARED. AHHHH.
I finished Cress yesterday and I'm gonna read Fairest before Winter, so I put it on hold...BUT THE LIBRARY HAS OTHER PLANS
In the middle of reading Scarlet right now! This video was so helpful to recap on what I'd forgotten about Cinder (read it a year ago), thanks!
I read Cinder a few weeks ago and I loved!!!! I can't wait to read Scarlet. It was a great surprise. And Iko... OMG! It's THE BEST!!!
For a moment there I totally forgot I already read this book... hahahhah i was looking out for spoilers *facepalm*
I know how you feel I have read all three it gets so much better. Jesse I understand the feels
I loved this series !!!! Can't wait to finish!
Just finished this series, and I honestly fell in love with it. Very good series in my opinion and with each book it just seemed like it got better and better.
Love the Lunar Chronicles, I am now waiting on Winter
I'm so happy Winter is coming out!
I'm so happy you loved Cinder! I'm very excited for Fairest.. ^_^ and Winter ahhhhhhhhhhh
I read Cinder for the first time this month too, and was pleasantly surprised by it! I absolutely called the ending as well though, it wasn't concealed particularly well through the plot. Without giving any spoilers, I think you're going to love Scarlet!
omg what is it with booktubers and names? a Peonyis a flower also do you remember the time when Christine didn't know that Beatrice was a real name? you guys crack me up
I love the lunar chronicles! I'm on Cress now, and I feel as though they just get better and better as they go. Can't wait till Winter!
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH and I'm super excited to see how it's continued!! I'm actually really glad you did this review because I recently finished the book and so like it's nice to hear someone else talk about the book since all I've been doing is raving about it to my friends haha!
This book brought me into Young Adult Books and I will forever be grateful, have all my copies autographed and I will never forget this series.
Reviews always on point, Jesse. Love your videos.
IKO IS A QUEEN!!!
I'm so glad that you liked Cinder! Trust me, it only gets better
I just read FAIREST! My bookstore had it early. But yeah. You get the backstory and THE FEELS! I'm glad you finally read CINDER and loved it.
I'm so glad you enjoyed Cinder, I love it so much and Scarlet and especially Cress are even better! I love the way Marissa Meyer intertwines the fairy-tales with the story, it's so clever how she does it! I can't WAIT until Winter comes out! I actually didn't see the Princess Selene thing coming but in retrospect I suppose it is really obvious, I'm not sure how I missed it! Great review, can't wait until you read Scarlet and Cress!
I'm really glad that you enjoyed it, I got really happy knowing that you were going to read it as I really liked it!
I literally finished this book like, 4 hours ago! I loved it!
I loved the scenes that took place at the ball. They were so intense 😮 I loved this book ♥️
I'm about halfway into the book and love it so far!!!
This is somewhere on my reading list. Not sure when I will get around to it, though. You've definitely increased my interest.
YAY! You read cinder! So glad you liked it!
I finished this on New Year's Eve. I absolutely LOVED it! A review has yet to come!
I'm so glad you read Cinder and liked it! This book and the series altogether is so good! I like Iko too :) I can't wait until you read the rest
I was hesitant at first too, I didn't think I would like it. But now the lunar chronicles is one of my favorite series of all time, with Cinder being my favorite book! Even though half the time I'm crying with feels or screaming out of anger at the injustice. Lol.
I was so hesitant about reading this series because I thought ‘Heartless’ was just ‘okay’, but I’m so happy I did, because I love it so much. It’s been a very long time since I loved a group of characters the way I love this squad.
I'm so glad you loved it!!! It's one of my favorite series & I can't wait for the last book!!
Omg! I love Cinder! I'm currently reading the third book Cress! Love Marissa Meyer's Books! 💕💕😋
This series is awesome!!! It is predictable but has very cool, creative world-building. I think as you read on... the books keep getting better and better. :D Cress is my favorite so far.
Just finished and I love it.
I looooooooooooooooooved this book! And same with Scarlet, Marissa did a great job! I still need to get Cress and read it, but hopefully it'll be soon!
I read this last year and cried like a crazy person. I want to give so many freaking spoilers!! SO MANY YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD IT IS TO NOT GIVE SPOILERS!!!!! I hope you finish the series before the 4th book comes out :3
I've heard a lot of good stuffs about this book. My friends won't stop talking about it. I already bought the first three books ages ago and they've been pressuring me to read it. And after watching your review, I became more excited to start reading this book :D I do love fairytale retelling so so much!
Oh wow look at that *looks at the tbr pile and picks up cinder* guess who is reading this after dinner. I love the video and your review. I was reserve on reading Cinder because it was different from what I normally read but I will take your word for it. I can't wait to read it.
Have been waiting for you review of this book for so long ! So happy you've done it :) love all your videos !
Nice review Jesse! You made me really want to read Cinder. I was on the fence before but now... Must read!
I literally just finished Cinder half an hour ago and I am in need of Scarlet, right this second. This was an amazing book!!
Just finished Cress and ready for Levana's story!! Love the Lunar Chronicles. I hope they don't push back Winter anymore!!
Can't wait to read this- great video!
I was in the same boat as you where I wasn't going to read the book, but then I ended up reading it and i LOVED it. I just finished Scarlet and I loved this video because all the feels you feel I also felt while reading Cinder. GO PICK UP SCARLET YOU'LL LOVE IT EVEN MORE. I'm so happy you enjoyed Cinder
Omg right? The Iko feels!
When I read the synopsis a while ago I didn't really pay much attention to this series because it didn't sound like something I would enjoy, but after hearing so many great things about it I'm seriously considering giving it a try!
I have been sooooooo hyped for this book. Have been looking for it everywhere. Now when i got my hand with a set from my Aunt. I was so excited to read it. I love it so much❤. Such an easy read❤.
This comment is so delayed because I'm so behind the times... just finished Cinder and OMG!!!! I cried when she found Iko's remains too! But my favorite part is when she was dancing with Kai, thinking that he knew everything and she felt so free and happy... it was such a sweet moment... until it wasn't lol
Loved this story!!!
I just finished it! It was so good!
I live that ur making more reviews Jesse! It makes me so happy! And I love cinder soooo much! I honestly did not like scarlet as much just cause of wolf but I LOVE Cress sooooo much!!!! Cress is hands down the best in the series in my opinion.
I started reading this,SO FRICKIN GOOD.Cinder & Kai is my fav characters and i love their character development 😍
happy birthday Jessie.
I was waiting to hear your thoughts on Cinder! I am glad you finally jumped on the wagon🙌 if you enjoyed Cinder I am sure you will enjoy the rest of the series👍
I always thought I wasn't really going to like this book and ending up loving it!
It's fate! I got Fairest a day early and I am halfway through it right now. It is incredible! I love all the books and can't wait for winter to be released in Sept.
Side note the covers and spines are beautiful!
I just ordered Cinder from Book Outlet (I'm doing an unboxing later this week =) ) and I'm so excited to read it. Probably will be next month; then again, I have like, 50 books I am super excited to read and say that about all of them
I just finished Cinder yesterday! There were so many cool elements to the story. I can't say I've read many cyborg mechanic books before that are set in a futuristic Beijing. I loved Iko and can't wait to read Scarlet to hopefully get some more of her sassy comments.
I really like Jesse’s blue sweater
Please do an updated Book shelf tour!!!
Cinder can show emotion. She just can't cry, or blush. It might make it hard for her to show certain emotions, but not impossible.
I wish there was more character description, but this book was amazing! 10/10 recommend!
this book is just life
I finished the series yesterday and it was sooo good. I will always owe u for introducing me this book🥰🥰
supper excited to read this
You've given me confidence that I might actually enjoy this book!! Just started a Booktube channel and picked this book up to stay in the loop, but I was skeptical! Thanks for your review!