Cress (Lunar Chronicles, #3)

by Marissa Meyer

[Whitney @ First Impressions Reviews]

Finally, I read Cress, and it was everything I had hoped it would be! Not to cheap out in review format as it was one hell of a ride, but my internet service is a little slow thus I shall lighten my cursing at an inanimate object and top thirteen it instead.

I loved the return of all the characters in the Lunar Chronicles and thought the beginning had a “Star Wars” vibe to it with Cress’ message being reminiscent of Princess Leia’s “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi you’re my only hope.”
Cress’ daddy issues were meh, predictable and corny but still worked well in the plot.
Cress is the kind of girl who could do it in heels and better than Throne.
Throne comes down from his high horse and becomes an actual person. It is amazing what a little dependence will do to a person.
Even though it is part of the original fairy tale I liked the nature of which Throne became blind and it allows Cress to come into her own.
Cinder is as badass as ever and becomes smarter with each book/
Kai is a lame duck who needs Dick Cheney to guide him. I almost feel sorry for the Commonwealth and wonder what Cinder sees in him.
I thought the development between Scarlet and Wolf was great and enjoyed seeing the growth of themselves independently and their romance blossoming.
Levana, if possible, is even more of a tyrant and a character I love to hate.
Sybil is blinded by power and is truthfully similar to a thaumaturge only better dressed.
I liked Meyer’s take on human or Shell trafficking. I thought it was original and added flare rather than just a kidnapping.
We get a sneak peek at Winter (aka Snow White) my favorite fairy tale, and Disney Princess too.
Cliffhanger ending:

"You said yourself that the people of Luna need a revolutionary. She lifted her chin, holding his gaze. So I'm going to start a revolution."