I didn't really want to read this novella, but I was told to do so and so I did. I have to say that this book is not necessary to read if your hasty to finish the Lunar Chronicles. This book doesn't really contain a lot of information about Cinder in my opinion, however I'm still in disbelief that Cinder is the daughter of Queen Channary. It's also good thing I read this because I get to see the inside of Levana's mind and let me tell you that it was not pleasant at all. I felt sorry for her that she lived through this life, but as the book goes on, I begin to stop and just hate her because of the choices she made. Throughout the whole book, I did not really like the characters. However, it's a good read and is written quite well. 4.00 stars!