Lunar Chronicles — by Marissa Meyer

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  Fairest
  

  • Feb-2015
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  Book - 0.1
  

  Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of them all? Fans of the Lunar Chronicles know Queen Levana as a ruler who uses her "glamour" to gain power. But long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very d...

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  Glitches
  

  • Dec-2011
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  Book - 0.5
  

  Every page more fierce than the last! Enjoy a good monster love story? Or a dark, Russian-style folktale? How about a flashback to the secrets of a cyborg's past, a post-apocalyptic romance, or a conversation between a boy and Death's dead assista...

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  Cinder
  

  • Jan-2012
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  Book - 1
  

  Sixteen-year-old Cinder is considered a technological mistake by most of society and a burden by her stepmother. Being cyborg does have its benefits, though: Cinder's brain interface has given her an uncanny ability to fix things (robots, hovers, her...

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  The Queen's Army
  

  • Nov-2012
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  Book - 1.5
  

  It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen -- and to himse...

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  Scarlet
  

  • Feb-2013
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  Book - 2
  

  Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She's trying to break out of prison--even though if she succeeds, she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive. Halfway around the ...

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  Cress
  

  • Feb-2014
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  Book - 3
  

  In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, now with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they're plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and prevent her army from invading Earth. Th...

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  Winter
  

  • Nov-2015
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  Book - 4
  

  Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite the scars that mar her face, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana. Winter despises her stepmother, and know...

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  Cinder’s Adventure: Get Me to the Wedding!
  

  • Mar-2022
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  Book - 4.5
  

  From #1 New York Times -- bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles series, Marissa Meyer, comes an e-book original in which readers choose the fate of their favorite cyborg Cinder.Cinder, the star of the Lunar Chronicles, is getting married! She an...

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  Stars Above
  

  • Feb-2016
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  The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! The enchantment continues. . . . The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the broo...

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Series Premise

The Lunar Chronicles series reimagines classic fairy tales in a futuristic world where Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter fight to stop Queen Levana’s invasion of Earth. The books weave together the stories of these heroines as they unite against oppression.

Lunar Chronicles Series Reading Order

The Lunar Chronicles series must be read in order. The story follows a continuous narrative across all books, with events and character arcs carrying directly from one book to the next as the rebellion grows. Reading out of order causes confusion and major spoilers because later books assume knowledge of earlier revelations, alliances, and character identities.

Explanation of reading order types

Lunar Chronicles Series Characters

Linh Cinder (Princess Selene) serves as the central protagonist and leader of the rebellion. She is joined by Scarlet, Cress, and Winter, each bringing unique skills and fairy-tale-inspired backstories to the fight against Queen Levana.

Setting of the Lunar Chronicles Series

The series is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology, cyborgs, and the moon colony of Luna, where Earth and Lunar societies are in conflict.

Tone & Themes of the Lunar Chronicles Series

The tone mixes action, romance, and clever twists on familiar tales. Central themes include identity and self-worth, resistance against tyranny, found family, and the power of unity.

Is the Lunar Chronicles Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy fairy tale retellings, strong female protagonists, and epic science fiction with romance and rebellion.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Contains moderate violence and romantic elements; suitable for young adult readers.

The Lunar Chronicles series tells one continuous story of rebellion and self-discovery across a futuristic fairy tale world. Its sequential structure is essential for following the full scope of the revolution and character journeys. The blend of familiar stories with fresh twists and strong heroines creates a beloved young adult series.