Cinder by Marissa Meyer is a sci-fi retelling of Cinderella set in a futuristic world. Cinder, a skilled mechanic and cyborg, lives in New Beijing under the rule of her cruel stepmother. When she crosses paths with Prince Kai, she becomes entangled in a political struggle involving a deadly plague and the mysterious Lunar queen. As Cinder uncovers secrets about her past, she realizes she may be the key to saving Earth—but at great risk to herself.