Scarlet: Book Two of the Lunar Chronicles (The Lunar Chronicles, 2) [2020, PDF/EPUB, ENG]

by Marissa Meyer

(13,958 ratings)
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The second book in the #1 New York Times- and USA Today- Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer like you’ve never seen it before, now with new cover art! Our cyborg heroine teams up with two new characters, Scarlet and Wolf, to defend Earth against a wicked space queen.

'An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars.'―Entertainment Weekly on the Lunar Chronicles

'Prince Charming among the cyborgs.' ―The Wall Street Journal on the Lunar Chronicles

Cinder is back and trying to break out of prison―even though she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive if she does―in this second installment from Marissa Meyer.

Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn't know about her grandmother, or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother's whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana.

The adventure continues in this fresh fairytale retelling that combines elements of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.


Don't miss Marissa Meyer's other books and series':

The Lunar Chronicles:
Cinder
Scarlet
Cress
Winter
Stars Above
Fairest


The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book

Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1
Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2


Renegades:
Renegades: Book One
Archenemies: Book Two
Supernova: Book Three


Heartless

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  • Retail price : from $9.89
  • Author : Marissa Meyer
  • Publisher : Square Fish
  • Published : 02-03-2020
  • Language : English
  • Pages : 512
  • ISBN-10 : 1250768896
  • ISBN-13 : 978-1250768896
  • Reader Reviews : 13,958 (4.6)

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About the Author


Marissa Meyer


Marissa Meyer is a fangirl at heart, with a closet full of costumes, a Harry Potter wand on her desk, and a Tuxedo Mask doll hanging from her rear view mirror. Han and Leia are still her OTP. She may or may not be a cyborg.

Marissa is also the NYT bestselling author of a number of books for teens, including The Lunar Chronicles, the Renegades Trilogy, and Heartless.

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Reader Reviews

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KarToon12
A cyberpunk retelling of Little Red Riding Hood
Reviewed in the United States on 09-24-2020
I've been slowly making my way through a long list of books recommended to me by a librarian friend of mine. Next on the list was a series with a plot summary too intriguing to pass up on---a cyberpunk retelling of various classic fairytales. Upon completing and loving 'Cinder', I was eager to dive into the futuristic alternate take of 'Little Red Riding Hood' and wasn't disappointed.Picking up right where 'Cinder' left off, our titular heroine, having now discovered that she's the long lost Lunar princess, makes a daring prison escape to stay out of the clutches of the evil Queen Levana. With the help of a fellow inmate, the dashing and cocky Captain Thorne, Cinder makes a getaway into Earth orbit to plan her next move, as well as develop her newly-unlocked Lunar mind manipulation abilities. Meanwhile, in the heart of France, a young farm girl named Scarlet is searching for her grandmother, who was kidnapped by a group of unknown assailants who are seeking the old woman's military secrets. Scarlet's desperate investigation soon leads her into the world of underground street fighting, where she meets the acquaintance of a mysterious man named Wolf, who claims to be able to lead her to where her grandma is being held captive. And as both of our respective heroines forge alliances with these less-than-desirable men, Cinder will have to figure out how to use her Lunar gifts for the greater good. And Scarlet will discover not only that her grandma has connections to the Lunar princess, but that Wolf may actually be more beast than man....Just like the previous novel, this is a rather long book, but not once does it drag. Every page is filled to the brim with either character development, or some new world building element. The story sports a really well-thought out setting with futuristic technology and an intricate history that's explained or hinted at periodically. Instead of New Beijing, the plot takes us to France this time, and we get to see the French countryside and ruined sections of Paris, hinting at more of the lore and background of this alternate future Earth. And much like our own contradictory real world, this is an Earth that's mostly united and promotes peace and understanding, but treats cyborgs like second class citizens who are barely human. This fear also extends to the Lunars; a once-human colony who evolved on the moon, and have since developed a brand of telepathic abilities, the likes of which their leader, Queen Levana, uses to brainwash and subjugate her people. Thankfully, the situation on the moon isn't all black and white, because as it turns out, not all Lunars are bad people, and also want to see her de-throned, and hate living under her dictatorship.Because of this being a sequel, more page space can be devoted to fleshing out the already-established characters, and Cinder sees quite a bit of development. With her secret past as the lost Lunar princess exposed, our favorite mechanic now has to train herself on how to use her Lunar mind manipulation powers. But as the stakes continue to rise, Cinder is constantly debating with herself on what's the more ethical choice. When, if ever, is it okay to brainwash someone? Does the ends justify the means? And the more people that get caught in the crossfire of her conflict with the Queen, the more she learns the hard way that sometimes the worst mistakes are made with the best intentions.Thankfully, she slowly (and quite accidentally) begins forming a team of friends to help her out. This includes Iko, a service android that was destroyed in the previous novel, but is rescued, with her memory/emotion chip installed into Cinder's get-a-way spaceship. As such, this once-minor character gets a lot more to do this time around, from gathering important information for our heroes, to providing some funny commentary to the events unfolding. (I also can't help but wonder if Iko is a possible parallel to the mice that get turned into horses to pull Cinderella's carriage from the old fairy tale.) We're also graced with the arrival of Captain Thorne; a prisoner that escapes alongside Cinder, and together, the two gradually develop an unexpected partnership. He's a snarky ladies man akin to Han Solo from 'Star Wars', but despite his criminal past, he clearly has a moral code and doesn't want to hurt anyone unless absolutely necessary. He has no qualms about Cinder being a cyborg and accepts her Lunar heritage quickly (mainly because her abilities come in handy in getting them out of jams). And though the parallel is a bit of a stretch, I suspect he's supposed to be the equivalent of the huntsman/lumberjack/woodsman from 'Little Red Riding Hood'.And speaking of 'Little Red', by contrast to the 'cool under pressure' Cinder, this novel sees the arrival of Scarlet---a tomboyish hothead who struggles to keep her anger under control, is quick to act without thinking things through, and finds it hard to trust anyone. She could've easily come off as annoying, but her attitude is understandable, considering her troubled upbringing, and the horrible way in which her beloved grandmother disappeared. And her never ending pursuit to rescue her grandma by any means necessary makes her bravery and determination all the more admirable. This soon leads to the introduction of Wolf, the mysterious street fighter and walking contradiction. At some turns, he's calm, quiet, calculating, caring, introspective, and protective. But whenever he has to stand up and fight, he turns into a nearly unstoppable killing machine. It's interesting how both of our heroines wind up having to team up with shady characters to further their own goals. One is more secretive while the other is practically an open book, and as time goes by, it'll become clear which one of these men is more loyal to their respective lady. Still, when we find out why Wolf is the way he is, he remains sympathetic, and by book's end, he just might be able to shed the moniker of the 'Big Bad Wolf'. And likewise, the once-lonely Scarlet will soon find herself in the company of the weirdest, but most loyal friends she could ask for.Simply put, this is shaping up to be a unique and creative futuristic twist on the classic fairytales we've all come to know. I've been enjoying the ride and can't wait to see what happens next. Time to dive into 'Cress'!'.
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Alicia
A fantastic twisted retelling that will have you needing MORE...
Reviewed in the United States on 11-24-2015
5 STARSSCARLET was a thrilling second installment that kept me engrossed and reading faster then I could turn the pages. Marissa Meyer's does it again in this twisted retelling of Little Red Riding Hood like you've never seen it before!Marissa Meyer's takes this fairytale and turns it even better then the original, with a Sci-f twist and it's own touch of originality, SCARLET brings something so unique and truly an addicting adventure that will keep your mind racing, heart aching, and leave you utterly and wonderfully satisfied, while keeping you eager for the next book in this one of a kind series!I honestly didn't think I could love this second book anymore then I loved CINDER, but boy was I wrong. While CINDER was amazing and had the start to a swoony romance, SCARLET picked up where CINDER left off and progressed this series with a new cast of characters along with the old ones we loved from book one. It blew me away with it's mind blowing action and adventure, and thrilling twist that just kept coming. And we finally start to get some long deserved answers that we desperately craved!Returning again for another epic adventure is our beloved Cinder that's just as daring and memorable as she was the first time around. She's now a fugitive on the run with the weight of earth and Luna bearing down upon her. Cinder has grown somewhat from book one, but she's still unsure about herself and her capabilities of going up against Levana and wining, but she's not letting that stop her.But sadly in this second book her and Emperor Kai have no interaction whatsoever. And I was really bummed out about that aspect, even though Cinder and Kai never really acted on their feelings in the first book, but you could still definitely feel the chemistry and desire radiating off of them for each other. And I was finally hoping to have some hot romance heat up between them, but nope, their was none, zip, zilch, nada, and that was a HUGE let down!! But nevertheless, I still loved this book and enjoyed Cinder and Kai's own separate adventure that I'm betting will merge by the end and have a fiery romance that was well worth waiting for!!But my disappointment over their absence of a hot romance didn't last long because we have a new and fresh hot couple that seemed to heat up the pages even more then Cinder and Kai, but that's probably only because they actually 'DID' act on their desires. Scarlet and Wolf are from two very different worlds, but when their lives collide they're reluctantly thrown together and sparks fly, well maybe not at first. But after they realize they're on the 'same side', their attraction intensifies and they became totally swoony and was epically engaging.I loved Scarlet from the second she was introduced, she was feisty and determined to find her missing grandmother no matter what. Everyone thinks she's crazy but Scarlet's not giving up that easy, and that's the main reason why I loved her immediately. She had everyone telling her that her grandmother took off, but Scarlet was not willing to accept that and was determined to go to any length to find and save her grandmother, even if she had to sacrifice herself. When Scarlet Benoit loves, she loves all the way, and that was an admirable trait that I liked. She was also hard head and determined, and extremely hardworking, she just had this air about her that I instantly liked and admired.The world-building was once again mind-blowing. I'm amazed at how much thought and detail went into this world, and how Meyer's could over think the main plot in SCARLET to expand to the other books in this series, and then interweave to later all make sense. What I mean is that as of writing this review now I've already read every book in this series except WINTER, and each book is about a new character but still has all the old characters from the all the other books in the series, and is also told in multiple POV's from all the characters in the previous books. But each book also ties into the rest of the series, and not only are questions answered from the previous book, but it also all starts to fit together and you finally get to see the bigger picture.And for Meyer's to create a series like this with such depth and reach, it's just beyond amazing and intriguing. But it also had to take a lot of thought and planing to make sure everything lined up and fit just right to make sense throughout the entire series. But the actual plot was fascinating, I could relive a million stories set in this world and never grow tired of them. Meyer's just has this gift for creating the most unique and utterly complex stories that I have read to date. If it's one thing I can undoubtedly give to Meyer's it's her originality to create the most developed world-buildings and compelling plots out there!!!THE PLOT:CINDER:A week ago Cinder was a just a normal girl, well as normal as any Cyborg girl can be. Part human and part machine, Cinder has lived with her fair share of hateful comments and downcast looks. But she's never had a complete country look at her like that, like a complete outcast and a double freak, until now that is, until the truth behind part of her identity is finally revealed, and her whole world comes crashing down around her.Cinder's world becomes a turmoil of chaos and destruction after she finds out she's not only Lunar, a race that has been at odds with Earthens for a long as she can remember, but also that she's the lost Lunar Princess Selene that most of the world thinks dead.After coming face to face with the same woman who tried to burn her alive and forced her to become a cyborg, Cinder is condemned only for the blood that runs through her veins and sentenced to death upon returning home to her birth plant of Luna. But with the help of unlikely allies Cinder escapes her prison and goes on the run to uncover the secrets behind her heritage, and the events that followed after her aunt, Queen Levana ruined her life and stole away her childhood.A fugitive on the run, Cinder is now the most wanted person in the world, she must stay one step ahead of the Commonwealth and the goons Levana has secretly stashed on earth if she is going to get the answers she seeks. With enemies closing in and time running out, Cinder must quickly find Michelle Benoit, the person with all the answers she needs if she's to untangle the threads of her past and save their future.But when Cinder discovers that Michelle Benoit is missing, and even worse suspected to be in the clutches of Levana's engineered Lunar wolfs, she will have to become one with the power she just barley learned how to control if she is to stay alive long enough to get answers and hopefully save the world from falling into Levana's hands, because if that happens, they would all be doomed, and at the mercy of pure evil...SCARLET:Scarlet Benoit's grandmother is missing, everyone says the crazy ol' bat ran off on her own, but Scarlet knows the truth, she knows her grandmother would never leave without telling her where's she's going. But it doesn't matter because she's still gone, just disappeared into thin air, but Scarlet is not giving up until she finds her grandmother and makes the evil bastards that took her pay, even if she has to put herself in the crossfire to find her, she will.Two weeks after her grandmothers disappearance Scarlet finally gets the break she needs when a street fighter baring the same eerie tattoo of her grandmothers kidnappers appears offering the answers she desperately needs. But the truth behind it all is more terrifying then she ever anticipated, and she's quickly pulled into a world of chaos and murder as she tries to unravel the mystery behind her grandmothers secrets. All while trying to fight her ongoing attraction with the street fighter that seems more beast than man, and is more tied to her grandmothers secrets and disappearance then she once thought. The fight to save her grandmother may bring her closer to the truth, but it also may be her ultimate downfall...Surprisingly SCARLET was sooo much better then I imaged it would be, and was even better then the first book CINDER was, even though we still didn't get any Cinder/Kai action yet, which I desperately NEED. But we get a set of new characters that were fully developed and undeniably likable, with a new and fresh romance that easily made up for the Cinder/Kai lack.Overall, SCARLET was such an awesome ride that I couldn't get enough of. Full of action and adventure, twist and turns, betrayals and deception, self discovery and shocking revelations, romance and bitter-sweet attraction, and heart-breaking loss with torturous murder, SCARLET touches on everything and brings a hurricane of emotions that just keep coming and coming. I can happily say I'm more then satisfied with this second installment, and couldn't wait any longer to start reading the third book CRESS, and unsurprisingly I'm enjoying that one just as much if not more then SCARLET and CINDER, and I have a feeling the final book WINTER will be the best of them all. So if you've already read CINDER and enjoyed it, then I think you would most definitely find this next installment right up your alley. This series has quickly become one of my new favorites of all time!!'.
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Katherine P.
PERFECT
Reviewed in Spain on 02-08-2016
THIS BOOK!!!THIS SERIES!!! I LIKED CINDER MORE BUT STILL THIS BOOK WAS PERFECT!!! I actually couldn't put it down though Scarlet made me want to punch her. Wolf in the other hand.....'.
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