Actual Rating 3.5 
 I liked this story. I didn't love it and so far am not seeing what all the hype was about. I like the spin on this fairytale and it makes for an interesting read. I do hope that Cinder will be less annoying and Kai will grow a backbone and learn how to rule as Emperor without being a pushover. It was also a bit predictable, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. 
 I think its great for lovers of fairytale retellings.