Cinder is set far in the future when Cinder(ella) is a cyborg. The place is New Beijing and times are tense. An incurable disease is spreading, the beloved emperor is dying, and powerful forces from another planetary body threaten. Meyer builds a fascinating high-tech world where androids and humans mix casually. Yet, age-old passions of love, loyalty, rivalry and jealousy fuel the characters' lives. I really enjoyed this very well-written and original version of a Cinderella story. For ages 12+.