Here is my commentary on Winter by Marissa Meyer and a synopsis from Goodreads below.
This is the story of Cinder’s attempt at rebellion against the Luna queen. She is set on taking back the kingdom that rightfully belongs to her, and this final novel is the tale of whether or not she will accomplish that, and if so, how.
All in all, it was a lovely fourth and finish to the Lunar Chronicles. Winter was filled with adventure, politics, friendship, romance, betrayal, and villainy. The elements of both science-fiction and fantasy worked seamlessly together. I would have given it a higher rating, but I found it lagging a bit in the middle, getting stuck sometimes on gushy romantics that I couldn’t stomach. (Don’t get me wrong–I enjoy a good love story! But I prefer Jacin’s subtle, teasing approach to the blatant adoration and affection of some of the other lovers. Not saying who.)
Very, very glad I read this series. The Lunar Chronicles were unique and entertaining from book one to four. The characters were fresh and often hilarious. Best of all, this series comes with a satisfying resolution!
Here is the synopsis from Goodreads.
Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite the scars that mark her face, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana.
Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won’t approve of her feelings for her childhood friend–the handsome palace guard, Jacin. But Winter isn’t as weak as Levana believes her to be and she’s been undermining her stepmother’s wishes for years. Together with the cyborg mechanic, Cinder, and her allies, Winter might even have the power to launch a revolution and win a war that’s been raging for far too long.
Can Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter defeat Levana and find their happily ever afters? Fans will not want to miss this thrilling conclusion to Marissa Meyer’s national bestselling Lunar Chronicles series.
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