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Feiwel & Friends (2016), 304 pages
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Science Fiction. Short Stories. Folklore. Young Adult Fiction. HTML: "Soler's narration fits the tone of each story and provides unique voices for each character, including a breathy, high-pitched voice for Winter and a harder, cruel voice for Mistress Sybil." �?? AudioFile Magazine The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! The enchantment continues. . . . The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies? With six stories - two of which have never before been published - and an exclusive never-before-heard excerpt from Marissa Meyer's novel, Heartless, about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Stars Above is the essential audiobook for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar Chronicles.… (more)
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LibraryThing member Beammey
I'm one of those people that is reading this series out of order (whoops!) but I still connected with these characters and I loved learning their background (or in the case of the last novella -- what happened after the last book.) Well written, I laughed out loud at parts. Worth the read. A gem of
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a book. I would recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars. Show Less
LibraryThing member BellaFoxx
This is a collection of 'short stories'. They fill in the gaps between the full length novels and they are wonderful. I blazed through them in a day.
Some are before stories, telling us how some characters got to where they were when the series started, one is a 'stand-alone', and one is MMMMPH ,
I loved this as much as I loved the original series. Also included in this book was a preview from: "Heartless", Long before she was the terror of Wonderland-- the infamous Queen of Hearts--she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
Some are before stories, telling us how some characters got to where they were when the series started, one is a 'stand-alone', and one is MMMMPH ,
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an after story.I loved this as much as I loved the original series. Also included in this book was a preview from: "Heartless", Long before she was the terror of Wonderland-- the infamous Queen of Hearts--she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
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LibraryThing member thealtereggo
Cute collection of short stories that let me visit the Lunar Chronicles again!
LibraryThing member Arkrayder
This volume was a collection of short stories based on the characters in the Lunar Chronicles series. I liked the tales and the background provided of each character. While it's not essential you read the book, a lot of it was hinted in the main novels, it is nice to drop in on the world and see
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LibraryThing member lilibrarian
A book of short stories featuring the characters from the Lunar Chronicles series. The stories take place both before and after the timeline in the series.
LibraryThing member mountie9
Thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories in this essential collection for fans of the Lunar Chronicles. It was nice reading some background stories that fleshed out many of the characters we have all come to love -- yeah more Carswell! Also would be good for those who have never read the series for a
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good introduction into this brilliantly developed world full of rich characters and snappy witty dialogue. Only downside is there wasn't enough Kenny, I really think Ms Meyer will have to write a story all about him. The wedding story was a tad too sweet for this cynical old lady, but I am pretty sure I would have cried when I was the target age for these stories. Also now extremely intrigued to pick up Heartless when it finally comes out in the Fall. The little excerpt from the book at the end of this collection has made me kick myself for not lining up in that huge lineup for the ARC of it at BEA.4.5/5
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LibraryThing member ComposingComposer
I liked some of these short stories more than others, and overall I thought they were all very good. They complemented the books of the Lunar Chronicles, and didn't leave me hating any of the characters (cough, cough, the Selection series) who I enjoyed in the main series, but also didn't make me
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like them more than the main series (cough, Red Queen, cough.) The best set of novellas I've read so far. Show Less
LibraryThing member pennma05
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a huge fan of short stories. But this is for The Lunar Chronicles so I couldn’t resist. I was really hoping to love this collection of stories because of that but to be honest, I was slightly disappointed. I’ll go through each story and review it
The Little Android – Based on the title, I had really hoped that this would be a story about Iko. Everyone loves Iko so a backstory on her would have been a fun read. However, the android featured in this tale is a character we’ve never even met before. This story was a big disappointment to me, even though we did get a glimpse of Cinder in it.
Glitches – This was a really interesting look into Cinder’s early life with Garan, Adri, Pearl and Peony. It’s a little bit heartbreaking as well.
The Queen’s Army – Seeing a little bit of Wolf’s backstory was pretty interesting. He isn’t one of my favorite characters so I didn’t particularly connect too well to this one. It definitely gave you a glimpse at what these young boys were subjected to in order to give Levana her special army.
Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky – This story was really cute. It seemed a little bit on the cliche side though but I love Thorne so that was okay. I liked getting a glimpse of what it was like in LA and how it was different from New Beijing.
The Keeper – This was one of my favorite stories in the collection. I loved getting more of a background on Michelle Benoit and how Cinder came to be in her care. There were also some interesting revelations about Scarlet in this story too.
After Sunshine Passes By - This story about a young Cress totally broke my heart. She has the classic need to want to please the adults around her but no matter what she does, she doesn’t get the gratification she is looking for. I felt so bad for her. Definitely reinforced my opinion that she is my favorite character.
The Princess and the Guard – This little story about Winter and Jacin definitely tugged on the heartstrings. You get to see what caused Winter to decide to stop using her Lunar gift.
The Mechanic – What I loved most about this story was that it was from Kai’s perspective. I feel like I don’t get enough Kai in the books so it was great being able to see his meeting with Cinder from his POV.
Something Old, Something New – There isn’t a lot I can say about this story without giving away the whole thing. I will say that the whole gang is finally back together. A very cute story and a satisfying end to this wonderful series.
For the most part I enjoyed this collection of short stories… I mean it’s The Lunar Chronicles, come on. But there were just a few disappointments that caused me to send this one off with a star knocked off.
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individually without major spoilers.The Little Android – Based on the title, I had really hoped that this would be a story about Iko. Everyone loves Iko so a backstory on her would have been a fun read. However, the android featured in this tale is a character we’ve never even met before. This story was a big disappointment to me, even though we did get a glimpse of Cinder in it.
Glitches – This was a really interesting look into Cinder’s early life with Garan, Adri, Pearl and Peony. It’s a little bit heartbreaking as well.
The Queen’s Army – Seeing a little bit of Wolf’s backstory was pretty interesting. He isn’t one of my favorite characters so I didn’t particularly connect too well to this one. It definitely gave you a glimpse at what these young boys were subjected to in order to give Levana her special army.
Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky – This story was really cute. It seemed a little bit on the cliche side though but I love Thorne so that was okay. I liked getting a glimpse of what it was like in LA and how it was different from New Beijing.
The Keeper – This was one of my favorite stories in the collection. I loved getting more of a background on Michelle Benoit and how Cinder came to be in her care. There were also some interesting revelations about Scarlet in this story too.
After Sunshine Passes By - This story about a young Cress totally broke my heart. She has the classic need to want to please the adults around her but no matter what she does, she doesn’t get the gratification she is looking for. I felt so bad for her. Definitely reinforced my opinion that she is my favorite character.
The Princess and the Guard – This little story about Winter and Jacin definitely tugged on the heartstrings. You get to see what caused Winter to decide to stop using her Lunar gift.
The Mechanic – What I loved most about this story was that it was from Kai’s perspective. I feel like I don’t get enough Kai in the books so it was great being able to see his meeting with Cinder from his POV.
Something Old, Something New – There isn’t a lot I can say about this story without giving away the whole thing. I will say that the whole gang is finally back together. A very cute story and a satisfying end to this wonderful series.
For the most part I enjoyed this collection of short stories… I mean it’s The Lunar Chronicles, come on. But there were just a few disappointments that caused me to send this one off with a star knocked off.
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LibraryThing member The_Literary_Jedi
A collection of short stories covering backstory and closure for the characters in The Lunar Chronicles. Good way to cover plot holes, especially for Winter and Cress. One story for each character included.
LibraryThing member EmpressReece
A Lunar Chronicles Reunion...
I think everyone knows by now that Stars Above is a compilation of short stories about the characters from the Lunar Chronicles series so I'm not going to dwell on the details. Some of the stories give a little more insight into the characters past histories and others
I think everyone knows by now that Stars Above is a compilation of short stories about the characters from the Lunar Chronicles series so I'm not going to dwell on the details. Some of the stories give a little more insight into the characters past histories and others
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are stories about the present, happening where the series left off. This wasn't my most favorite book from the series, that would be probably be Winter, but it was still a good compilation. It was nice to revisit the series and characters again. The last story, at Scarlet's farm, was the best one I thought. : ) It tied the series up in a nice little bow just how I like it. Show Less
LibraryThing member iShanella
A part of the Stars Above anthology, The Keeper is the story of how Cinder came to be in Michelle Benoit's care and how Scarlet started living with her grandmother. Part of this story was explained in the Lunar Chronicles.
I thought it was a nice little preview into the person Michelle Benoit, whom
Ultimately, The Keeper is the beginnings of Cinder and Scarlet.
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Not a bad ending to the Lunar Chronicles. I wasn't particularly wowed by the story, but it was a sweet ending.
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Of the four leads, I really loved Cress and her story and how she grew through the narrative. This story of how she came to be in the satellite was a sad one (even though I know how her story ends). It also give a little insight into the history of the shell program.
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Even in this story I didn't think Jacin was as well rounded as I would like. I guess it's because it seems his entire existence was because of Winter. However, overall it was a nice story of why Winter made the choice she did to not use her power. I do have feelings as to what she could have done instead of not using her Lunar power, it seemed a very extreme decision overall.
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My biggest complaint about the men of The Lunar Chronicles was that some of the men - mostly Kai and Jacin - weren't very interesting. However, I did loved the insight that we saw into Kai's personality in The Mechanic; the story of Kai and Cinder's first meeting from Kai's point of view. It made me like him a little more.
I'd probably read more from his point of view, you know, just in case you want to write more, Marissa Meyer.
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Overall I loved the little stories in Stars Above (see each separate story for more details). I won't mind reading more from Jacin and Kai's point of views.
I thought it was a nice little preview into the person Michelle Benoit, whom
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we heard a lot of in Scarlet, but didn't really get to meet. I wish it had a little more of her relationship with Logan, but alas, the focus was on keeping Princess Selene alive and hidden. Ultimately, The Keeper is the beginnings of Cinder and Scarlet.
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Not a bad ending to the Lunar Chronicles. I wasn't particularly wowed by the story, but it was a sweet ending.
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Of the four leads, I really loved Cress and her story and how she grew through the narrative. This story of how she came to be in the satellite was a sad one (even though I know how her story ends). It also give a little insight into the history of the shell program.
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Even in this story I didn't think Jacin was as well rounded as I would like. I guess it's because it seems his entire existence was because of Winter. However, overall it was a nice story of why Winter made the choice she did to not use her power. I do have feelings as to what she could have done instead of not using her Lunar power, it seemed a very extreme decision overall.
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My biggest complaint about the men of The Lunar Chronicles was that some of the men - mostly Kai and Jacin - weren't very interesting. However, I did loved the insight that we saw into Kai's personality in The Mechanic; the story of Kai and Cinder's first meeting from Kai's point of view. It made me like him a little more.
I'd probably read more from his point of view, you know, just in case you want to write more, Marissa Meyer.
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Overall I loved the little stories in Stars Above (see each separate story for more details). I won't mind reading more from Jacin and Kai's point of views.
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LibraryThing member infjsarah
Listened to these short stories which are linked into the Lunar Chronicles. They were all enjoyable but my favourite was the last one where a wedding takes place.
LibraryThing member EdenSteffey
edensteffey
Good, good, good. I love this series. This book was really good too and fun to read. Love how the characters fit together.
Good, good, good. I love this series. This book was really good too and fun to read. Love how the characters fit together.
LibraryThing member Calavari
Stars Above by Marissa Meyer I'd been looking forward to this book since the day I heard about it. It's always nice to revisit characters you already know and love in new stories. Stars Above is a collection of short stories that let you do just that. Most of them are backstory and critical
I've loved the characters since each of their appearances in their respective books and gushed about them then (Cinder, Scarlett, Cress, Winter and Fairest reviews at their links). It was also great to hear Rebecca Soler's voice again as she narrated this book as well.
The excerpt from Heartless was good. It didn't make my heart flutter like CInder had, but that's to be expected. The concepts are not similar enough to create the exact same reaction. I love a fairy tale reimagining more than I can possibly express, and my affinity for Alice in Wonderland just isn't as up there. Meyers is a wonderful writer, though, so I'm sure I will still love it.
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moments of the main characters from the rest of the Lunar Chronicles series. It was great to get a full picture of these key moments for them. There are three new stories, though. The Little Android, Mechanic and Something Old, Something New are not backstory. I've loved the characters since each of their appearances in their respective books and gushed about them then (Cinder, Scarlett, Cress, Winter and Fairest reviews at their links). It was also great to hear Rebecca Soler's voice again as she narrated this book as well.
The excerpt from Heartless was good. It didn't make my heart flutter like CInder had, but that's to be expected. The concepts are not similar enough to create the exact same reaction. I love a fairy tale reimagining more than I can possibly express, and my affinity for Alice in Wonderland just isn't as up there. Meyers is a wonderful writer, though, so I'm sure I will still love it.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
I really enjoyed this anthology. Most of the stories were about the characters in The Lunar Chronicles when they were young. We have stories about Cinder, Scarlett, Wolf, Thorne and Winter. We also have a wonderful culminating story about Wolf and Scarlett's wedding.
I enjoyed getting glimpses of my
The Little Android was the only story whose character was new to me. I enjoyed this story about an android who falls in love, has her heart broken, and who delights in seeing the stars.
My copy ends with a preview of Heartless which I have sitting on my Kindle.
I enjoyed getting glimpses of my
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favorite characters when they were young. The writing was engaging and the characters well-drawn. It was nice to revisit the world of the Lunar Chronicles again after being away for a few years.The Little Android was the only story whose character was new to me. I enjoyed this story about an android who falls in love, has her heart broken, and who delights in seeing the stars.
My copy ends with a preview of Heartless which I have sitting on my Kindle.
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LibraryThing member benuathanasia
Hmmm...I loved the main series but this is just a collection of vignettes that answer questions I doubt anyone cared enough to ask.
LibraryThing member SimplyKelina
I am not normally a fan of novellas, and was not even going to read this. It was on my shelves though, so I knew I had to at least give it a try. This was a perfect companion to The Lunar Chronicles series and I really enjoyed it.
It was so fun getting to learn more about these characters. I liked
I loved learning more about how both Scarlet and Cinder came to live with the Grandmother. Cress was my favorite in the series, so of course, I loved learning more about her story. All of them were great except for one which did not focus on a main character.
Overall, I loved these.
It was so fun getting to learn more about these characters. I liked
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seeing how everything played out before the actual books started. I loved learning more about how both Scarlet and Cinder came to live with the Grandmother. Cress was my favorite in the series, so of course, I loved learning more about her story. All of them were great except for one which did not focus on a main character.
Overall, I loved these.
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LibraryThing member AngelaRenea
This review might have some spoilers
I thought that this was an interesting little short, but I wasn't really crazy about it. I liked reading about the whole fight incident, and hearing things from Thorne's point of view was cool too, but it just didn't wow me. It was a nice display of Meyer's
I thought that this was an interesting little short, but I wasn't really crazy about it. I liked reading about the whole fight incident, and hearing things from Thorne's point of view was cool too, but it just didn't wow me. It was a nice display of Meyer's
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diverse writing skill though, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member cindywho
Back stories of the characters from the rest of the series, an epilogue and a little android instead of a mermaid...
LibraryThing member Ray_
This was a fun series of short stories that fed me more information about the Lunar Chronicles world and it was really fun to go through.
Though my favorite had to be Something Old, Something New.
It was just so cute and adorable and I loved every word in it!!!!
Though my favorite had to be Something Old, Something New.
It was just so cute and adorable and I loved every word in it!!!!
LibraryThing member allyofthedawn
This book is a great addition to the series.
LibraryThing member Herenya
Most of these are prequel stories, except for “Something Old, Something”, in which a group of friends gather for a wedding. I thought that was the perfect coda to the series. It’s funny and sweet, and I like that these fairytale retellings do end with a wedding -- but it happens after time
As for the other stories, “Glitches” (eleven year old Cinder meeting her new adoptive family) and “Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky” (Thorne as a young teenager) were great. “The Princess and the Guard” had some wonderful scenes but they felt a bit like a series of short stories, rather than something cohesive.
“The Keeper” (Scarlet and her grandmother), “After Sunshine Passes By” (Cress), and “The Mechanic” (Kai’s perspective of meeting Cinder) didn’t take full advantage of their potential to tell us much new information, but I still enjoyed spending more time with these characters.
I didn’t care for “The Queen’s Army” or “The Little Android”.
In other words, more or less about what I expect from a short story collection.
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has passed and the bridal couple are no longer teenagers. Having this story at the end of Stars Above rather than as an epilogue to Winter also made the passage of time feel real.As for the other stories, “Glitches” (eleven year old Cinder meeting her new adoptive family) and “Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky” (Thorne as a young teenager) were great. “The Princess and the Guard” had some wonderful scenes but they felt a bit like a series of short stories, rather than something cohesive.
“The Keeper” (Scarlet and her grandmother), “After Sunshine Passes By” (Cress), and “The Mechanic” (Kai’s perspective of meeting Cinder) didn’t take full advantage of their potential to tell us much new information, but I still enjoyed spending more time with these characters.
I didn’t care for “The Queen’s Army” or “The Little Android”.
In other words, more or less about what I expect from a short story collection.
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LibraryThing member vivirielle
The characters in the Lunar Chronicles have more stories to tell than the ones in the original series. In this short story collection, it answers questions and goes into more details about the lives of the original characters. Stories cover different topics from different parts of the character’s
Some of the stories are strong, but others aren’t as exciting. Glitches was fun in explaining Cinder discovering her talent for being a mechanic, forming a relationship with Iko, and meeting Adri and her family. The Queen’s Army didn’t tell readers anything new about the story. Winter’s story, however, goes into more depth on why she refuses to use her gift. Most readers will love the story of Scarlet and Wolf’s wedding and how their friends make sure it’s a special occasion for them. Most of the stories, however, don’t add new perspectives to the characters, explore new places, or give much more detail about the world. Overall, the stories don’t add anything significant to the characters or the story and short stories aren’t Meyer’s strong point, but fans who finished the Lunar Chronicles wanting more will be somewhat consoled in these stories about their friends from the series.
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lives. In The Little Android, it talks about Cinder becoming a cyborg. In Glitches, the reader learns about Cinder’s first introduction to her new family. In The Queen’s Army, it discusses how Wolf joins the Queen’s Army. Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky tells the story of thirteen-year-old Thorne wanting to get a Rampion spaceship. The Keeper tells the story of how Scarlet and Selene were cared for my Michelle Benoit. Another story, After Sunshine Passes By, tells the story of how Cress ends up on a satellite, and the Princess and the Guard talks about Winter and Jacin’s relationship. In The Mechanic, readers will see Kai and Cinder’s meeting from Kai’s perspective, and finally in Something Old, Something New, the friends get together for an important wedding.Some of the stories are strong, but others aren’t as exciting. Glitches was fun in explaining Cinder discovering her talent for being a mechanic, forming a relationship with Iko, and meeting Adri and her family. The Queen’s Army didn’t tell readers anything new about the story. Winter’s story, however, goes into more depth on why she refuses to use her gift. Most readers will love the story of Scarlet and Wolf’s wedding and how their friends make sure it’s a special occasion for them. Most of the stories, however, don’t add new perspectives to the characters, explore new places, or give much more detail about the world. Overall, the stories don’t add anything significant to the characters or the story and short stories aren’t Meyer’s strong point, but fans who finished the Lunar Chronicles wanting more will be somewhat consoled in these stories about their friends from the series.
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LibraryThing member jennybeast
I enjoyed the short stories that were not simply backfill for the larger Cinder Arc -- but most of the stories are deeper explorations of those characters. Interesting, but not something that was particularly exciting or new. Meyer does such a good job with them in the first place that you don't
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LibraryThing member dandelionroots
Like, I very much enjoy these characters. But some of these stories (4/9) were already mostly told or the additional deets at what was hinted at in the main series weren't captivating. Some were (4/9). While the other was... appreciated since it gave a glimpse into life after.
Awards
Young Adult Favorites Award (2017)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016-02-02
Physical description
304 p.
ISBN
1250091845 / 9781250091840
Local notes
A collection of short stories set in the universe of the Lunar Chronicles.
• Glitches: A prequel to Cinder, detailing Cinder’s first weeks after her cyborg surgery and her introduction to her new stepfamily.
• The Queen’s Army: A prequel to Scarlet, telling the story of one soldier in Levana’s army who is determined not to become the monster everyone expects him to be.
• Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky: A prequel to Cress, expanding on some of Carswell Thorne’s exploits when he was a young man with big dreams.
• The Princess and the Guard: A never-before-released prequel to Winter, chronicling the friendship between Winter and Jacin and answering some frequently asked questions about Winter, her insanity, and her scars.
• The Little Android: A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” in which an android falls in love with a human boy.
• The Mechanic: A prequel to Cinder, detailing Kai and Cinder’s first meeting from Kai’s perspective.
• Something Old, Something New: An epilogue to Winter, in which friends gather for the wedding of the century.
• Glitches: A prequel to Cinder, detailing Cinder’s first weeks after her cyborg surgery and her introduction to her new stepfamily.
• The Queen’s Army: A prequel to Scarlet, telling the story of one soldier in Levana’s army who is determined not to become the monster everyone expects him to be.
• Carswell’s Guide to Being Lucky: A prequel to Cress, expanding on some of Carswell Thorne’s exploits when he was a young man with big dreams.
• The Princess and the Guard: A never-before-released prequel to Winter, chronicling the friendship between Winter and Jacin and answering some frequently asked questions about Winter, her insanity, and her scars.
• The Little Android: A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” in which an android falls in love with a human boy.
• The Mechanic: A prequel to Cinder, detailing Kai and Cinder’s first meeting from Kai’s perspective.
• Something Old, Something New: An epilogue to Winter, in which friends gather for the wedding of the century.