Plot: The genius in managing to stick to the outline of the original fairytale while weaving the story into a huge multi-layered, fast-paced plot put these books neatly above the cliched YA. Cress is an excellent compliment to the other two characters, and gives the story heart. The author even makes a gentle, but distinct point that helped compensate for the Scarlet (love at first sight) that generally romance is simply an opportunity not a destiny. Her relationship with Thorn is awkward and hilarious and full of true feelings rather than sappy. She is not the usual "tough"girl (Scarlet) or the "smart" tomboy (Cinder), but rather a gentle rather shy heroine who screams when she's afraid gets excited over pretty dresses but still has the courage to do what's right. Character: Cress herself as commented in a different review is a refreshing change in perspective. This is rare and highly enjoyable in a YA book. The author actually bothers to tie up details that felt "too convenient" from Scarlet giving them believable reasons for occurring rather than just ignoring them and hoping the reader will suspend believability. Not only was the book itself an excellent continuation, it made Scarlet make more sense. After reading Cinder, I'd been a bit disappointed by Scarlet, so with some hesitation I started Cress.
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