Wow! I really liked this. I was kind of worried if I was going to like it (being science fiction) and all of the hype it was getting and how everyone was liking it. I was just blown away and thought it was great! 
 Cinder was a awesome, kick butt, strong female lead character. She was funny and totally likeable and her sarcasm was perfect. I can honestly say that I liked all of the characters especially Iko (she was so cute). I liked how the author kept most of the original story of Cinderella true but I liked how Cinder was actually friendly with one of the stepsisters and they weren't both mean. I also liked how this was a true retelling, very unique. Also, I loved the prince. He was different than what I expected. Good different, not bad. 
 Part of me is glad that I listened to this on audio because I was able to understand all of the names and know how to pronounce them. The audio was really good (I would recommend listening to it). The narrator was probably one of the better ones that I've listened to in a long time which I think makes the movie that much better. 
 At the end of the book I was excited that there was a big ending that made you want to read on in the series (I was shouting in the car!).