I have to say thank you to everyone who recommended CINDER to me. I loved it, you were all right. 
 Fast-paced, intriguing, complicated, gritty world and it is a Sci Fi Fairytale. I have an innate weakness for fairytale retellings and this book hit all of the right notes. It was the Cinderella story (with other fairytales hovering in the background), but at the same time it was its own thing. I have to say that the prince character was a big improvement over any other version I've read or seen. I also loved the Asian setting. 
 Cinder herself was spectacular. As a cyborg, she is treated as sub-human. She has very little freedom from her stepmother's greed and hatred, but she is resourceful. Living in a future where a horrible disease can kill you at any moment and there is constant threat of war from the Lunar empire, things are looking bleak. However, she still loves her youngest stepsister, has a quick mind, and dreams of escape. A dream that is within her power and ability to achieve. 
 The Lunar queen is powerful and evil and I am really looking forward to what happens next. 
 There was no triangle and I felt that the romance was just right. 
 There were some things that surprised me, and some heartbreak. 
 I know I need to get book 2, Scarlet, ASAP, and so many of you have also helpfully pointed out the three short stories also set in this universe.