Cinder

So, my plan to wait until [b:Winter 13206900 Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) Marissa Meyer https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1426654088s/13206900.jpg 18390887] comes out before marathoning the whole series has fallen apart. The more I heard about this series, the more I wanted to read it... and so I did.While the writing is beautiful and the story compelling, it should be noted that it takes a while for things to start rolling. In fact, the ending of this book is more like a whole new beginning for Cinder. The plot is a bit predictable, but it still kept me at the edge of my seat. Cinder and Prince Kai have great relationship dynamics too, and as horrible as it may sound, I liked where they stand at the end of the book.No magical love-solves-all resolution, no instant acceptance, but still sweet nonetheless. Or maybe I can say this because [b:Scarlet 13206760 Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2) Marissa Meyer https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1342485529s/13206760.jpg 18390691] and [b:Cress 13206828 Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) Marissa Meyer https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1379083526s/13206828.jpg 18390772] are out already, so I don't have to wait to read the continuation with impatience eating me out.Also, the story vaguely reminds me of Sailor Moon. Which is always a good thing.I do have to agree, however, with the reviews stating the lack of Asian culture, despite the book taking place in Asia. The terms alone are not enough for the world-building to stand firm, so the occasional mention of them make the setting feel rather surreal. Hopefully the world-building will improve in the next books though.