Winter by Marissa Meyer Summary
Overview of Winter
In Meyer's epic 827-page finale, "Winter" reimagines Snow White through sci-fi brilliance. This USA Today bestseller delivers the most intense battle in YA literature, earning its status as the second-highest rated book in Meyer's acclaimed repertoire. Worth every page-turning moment.
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A Lunar Fairytale Reimagined for the Stars
In a world where the moon has been colonized and fairy tales blend with futuristic technology, Princess Winter stands apart. Despite being the stepdaughter of the tyrannical Queen Levana of Luna, Winter refuses to use her genetic gift to manipulate others' minds-a moral choice that causes her to suffer increasingly severe hallucinations. Her face, marked by three distinct scars, only enhances her legendary beauty, making her beloved among Luna's citizens who see in her a rare combination of genuine kindness in a world built on manipulation and deception. Meanwhile, Linh Cinder-a cyborg mechanic revealed to be Princess Selene, Luna's rightful heir-leads a diverse band of revolutionaries toward Luna with an ambitious plan: infiltrate Luna's heavily guarded society, spark a revolution among the oppressed sectors, and depose Queen Levana before her marriage to Emperor Kai can cement her power over both Luna and Earth. As these two extraordinary women's paths converge, they'll challenge a society where breathtaking beauty conceals unspeakable horrors.
Beauty Masking Brutality: The Two Faces of Luna
Allies Divided, Yet United in Purpose
The Price of Power: Use It or Refuse It
Revolution's Price: Blood and Transformation
Beyond Appearances: True Identity Revealed
Choosing Our Own Fairy Tales
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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