*3.5 stars*

Mirrors have an uncanny way of telling the truth.

What the actual heck?!?!? This book was better than I expected. I don't usually enjoy sci-fi, but it was okay! I feel pretty meh about it, to be honest though. It didn't wow me, but nor did it not keep me entertained.

How ironic I find myself reading this book during a pandemic.

First, the world-building - it was pretty nice! The world felt 3D and like I could walk right into it. I enjoyed how Marissa Meyer wrote the obvious differences in the cultures between Earthens and Lunar.

The next thing was both good and bad IMO. When Cinder felt sorry for herself in the beginning of the book, I think it was a bit overly dramatic. However, I understand why it was necessary to the story. But it did make the story really hard to get into. The characters were alright - I didn't hate nor love any of them.

I saw all of the major twists coming. Cinder being Princess Selene, Kai actually falling in love with her, etc. I think Princess Winter and the hacker girl will both play a role in the future based on the titles of the following books.

This book made me laugh which made it an enjoyable experience. In addition, I fell in love with Kai.

Overall, a decent book - not one of my favorites but not one of my most hated.