I finally finished Cinder, and I really liked it. But how could you not like a cyborg Cinderella? 
 Cinder is a really interesting and unique take on the story of Cinderella, with the story set in New Bejing, populated with the Lunar people, cyborgs and androids. I love the science fiction element of it, and that it relies on the "magic" of science. I liked that it took place in Asia, which is a nice change from a fairy tale re-telling being set in Europe. 
 I could see everything so clearly, and while there wasn't a lot of backstory, I didn't mind, because I was so engrossed with what was going on in the present. I can't help but wonder what happens to Cinder after leaving New Bejing, and how things will play. The book did end on a cliffhanger, and I just wanted to know more! 
 It was clear that it was a Cinderella story, but at the same time, it is so clearly different than Cinderella. One thing that I didn't think about until I finished the book is the fact that there is no incorporation of Chinese culture. The fact that the book mentions New Bejing is the only indication of its setting. Otherwise, you'd have no clue of it's setting. 
 It gets a 4 out of 5. I didn't love it, but it really is a different take on Cinderella. While predictable, it was enjoyable and engrossing. Plus, it started out as a NaNoWriMo novel, which is pretty awesome in my book.