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Series rating:  ★★★★★ *This review contains spoilers* Goodreads synposis: Cinder “A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl . . . CINDER , a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future. This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.”   Review   The fairytale retelling aspect of these novels is so cleverly done, in such a way that comparisons can be drawn without it being obvious that the book you’re reading is, in fact, a retelling. This series has its own, well developed plot,...