Thursday, January 12, 2012

Cinder ARC Giveaway




Goodreads Blurb:
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.  

I enjoyed this book. It's one of the most original fairytale re-takes I've read, yet it definitely has the Cinderella flavor. I love it that she's a mechanic--a greasy, disheveled mechanic. And the best mechanic in the land! It's perfect. I also love the mix of humanity, cyborg, robot, and Lunar peoples.

I had a hard time deciding whether to give this a 4 or 5 star rating. Ultimately, I went with 4 stars because while it was a great read, it wasn't UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE for me until the last 150 pages or so. Then . . .whoa! It all gets crazy intense. And leaves us dying for book two!

This one is well worth the time!

And now . . . the giveaway!

To be entered to win, you must: 
  1. be a follower of this blog
  2. leave a comment by midnight on Monday, Jan. 16th
  3. provide an email address so that I can contact you if you win
  4. Int'l entries welcome
 I will announce the winner next Tuesday. 
Good luck! 

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68 comments:

  1. Cherie ReichJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    CINDERS looks so good. It's on my TBR list.

    I'm a follower. :)
    cherie.reich (at) gmail.com

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  2. Katie AndersonJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Great review! I've been dying to read this one.

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  3. EvieJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    It looks great! I really like your review.
    Please count me in if the giveaway is International.
    by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br
    I am a GFC follower: Evie

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  4. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Ooooooo count me in!

    suitejuju(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Kimberlee TurleyJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I've had this on my goodreads list for sooo long. I especially love the cover.

    kimberlee(dot)turley(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. Tere KirklandJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Been looking forward to this Cyborg Cinderella for some time! Thanks for the contest, Shannon!

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  7. SophiaJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Yay, thanks for making it international! And SophiaRRichardson(at)gmail(dot)com, in case I win.

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  8. Kristin RaeJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    YES PLEASE!! I've heard SO much about this!!

    kristinrae023(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    The hype for this book has been outstanding. Looking forward to reading it. I am a follower
    hlilburn( at) telus.net

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  10. Miranda HardyJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    My daughter and I both want to read this one. I'm in. Dreamycowgirl at hotmail . Com

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  11. RachelJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I am so curious to read this, thanks for the giveaway!

    GFC: Rachel King

    hopester777 at gmail dot com

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  12. test3sJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:33 AM

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  13. Carolyn VJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I've only heard good things about that book! That's it, it's on my list!

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  14. JudeJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Already a blog follower via Google Reader. Cinder looks great!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Sounds like a great read. Count me in.
    lp(dot)lynnjdesigns(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. KemendraughJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Oh man I have been LUSTING after this book!

    kemendraugh at gmail dot com

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  17. Misha GerrickJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    This sounds wonderful. Count me in. mishagericke(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  18. GigiJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Wooo Hoo! I would love to read Cinder, I read awesome reviews aboy this book plus the cover is amazing! please count me in!!
    GFC: Gisele Alvarado

    ilepachequin(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Reading this now and sooo enjoying it. And how about that cover! No need to enter me, I've got a copy. Cheers, Deb

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  20. Jaye Robin BrownJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    So much hype surrounding this book - definitely would love to read it/win it. Am a new follower!
    Thanks

    jro at jrowrites dot com

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  21. DianeJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I have seen this book everywhere and am anxious to get my hands on it. I'd hate having to wait for book 2 with all that build up!!! :O)

    estrella8888 at roadrunner dot com

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  22. Kathy HabelJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks for the chance! I've seen this on so many sites. I'd love to read it. bkhabel at gmail dot com

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  23. buddytJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Sounds like a steampunk fairytale.

    I am interested.

    Please enter me.

    Thanks for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.

    Carol T

    I Follow via GFC as buddyt

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  24. G. Donald CribbsJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I would love to read and review this book. It looks great, and glad to hear it made NYT Bestsellers. Woot!

    Thank you for the opportunity!

    g.donaldcribbs@yahoo.com

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  25. Old KittyJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Love that Cinder is sassy and clever and knows what to do with a wrench!!! Plus she's a cyborg!! Hooorah!

    Good luck to all!!! Take care
    x

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  26. deanna_boocockJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    This book looks like a great read. Would love to win. deanna_boocock (at) hotmail.com

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  27. Peggy UrryJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Sounds like an interesting read, count me in, too. paurry [at] msn [dot] com

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  28. AndreaJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    so, if it's worldwide, i'm surely in!!
    THANKS :)
    i'll live to win this arc! (it's just amazing!)
    Smile!

    andiiblogs(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  29. AkossJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I want it so bad. XD :)

    ank272(at)live(dot)com

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I actually have seen this book around for so long, but just recently became interested. Everyone I know that has read it has good things to say about it!

    annabellsbooknook at gmail dot com

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  31. Joanne R. FritzJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    So impressed by this book! The writing is mature and beautiful. Can't believe it's a debut novel. Loved the combination of fantasy and sci-fi. But it was definitely not a fast read. Took me a while to get through it.

    Already have a copy, so please give it to someone else!

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  32. Jemi FraserJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I've got this one on my wishlist - it sounds so good! :)

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  33. Natalie AguirreJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Thanks for offering your ARC. I really want to read this even though I see Joanne agrees with you that it's not that fast of a read.

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  34. Ali BJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Will be adding this one to my queue. And what a perfect name for the book. From your description, it sounds like "Cinder" is a meaningful name. I love when a book's title grabs me and screams, "read me!"

    alison44(at)cox(dot)net

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  35. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I'm DYING to read this book!!!! I hope I win, but if I don't I know I'll be at the bookstore buying it pronto!

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  36. MeredithJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    This one looks AMAZING! I love fairy tell retellings--so much fun! Count me in. :)
    meredithmoore5@gmail.com

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  37. LlehnJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I'd love to play please.

    GFC follower.

    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. Roxane B. SalonenJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Wow, there are a lot of entries, but I'm going to throw mine in too because I have a few kiddos I think would love it. :) You know where to find me, and I've been a follower since you had just a couple hundred followers. Someday, I will say I knew her when... :)
    XXOO

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  39. Gi-GiJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Cinder sounds amazing :D
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    rottinawayxP(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  40. Stephanie ThorntonJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Wow--that does sound like an extremely original retake on a fairytale I could definitely enjoy!

    thorntonstephanie at hotmail dot com

    Enjoy your long weekend, Shannon!

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  41. JessSJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Cinder sounds interesting and I'd love to win a copy.

    GFC - JessS
    jessicamariesutton(at)msn(dot)com

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  42. FairyWhispersJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    this book looks pretty good

    =)

    am a GFC Follower- FairyWhispers

    regards,

    maidenhealer@hotmail.com

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  43. Cathy CJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    i follow via GFC

    catherine c

    catherine0807 at hotmail dot com

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  44. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I'm so excited about this book! Thanks so much for the chance. :))
    GFC - dea sauva

    sauvadeavelle @ yahoo dot com

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  45. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    This book sounds amazing. I hope I win :)

    katherine.elliott.scott@gmail.com

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  46. FreakChiqJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this book! :)
    GFC follower - FreakChiq

    sabina(dot)dezman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. Jenn @ Owl Read ItJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this book, I really want to read this one!

    My GFC is Jennifer Allen

    kittysneeze_88(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  48. Bookish in a BoxJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    This sounds awesome! I love a good fairytale retelling, especially if it's got steampunk in it and the main character is unusual.

    whatinabox at gmail dot com

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  49. CheyJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Thank you so much! This book sounds crazy good.

    GFC- Chey
    mcrs_venin(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  50. rocksannJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I've been wanting this book! Thank you for the giveaway.
    gfc: rocksann
    email: rocksann(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. ShotgunGuyIsCoolJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Teo Pei Yun (GFC name)

    teo_pei_yun@hotmail.com

    Thanks :D

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  52. UnknownJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    thanks for the giveaway. :)

    Terri M
    oklahomamommy0306@gmail.com
    GFC: mommy0306

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  53. tetewaJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    GFC tetewa I've been hearing alot about this one! tWarner419@aol.com

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  54. ProserpineJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Hi!
    Thanks for this giveaway! GFC Follower: Proserpine

    proserpinecravedfor(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  55. Veronica W.January 14, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    I've entered so many giveaways for this book... I hope I finally win!

    GFC: Veronica W.
    Email: roniwalker7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. KimJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I've heard so many great things about this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

    -Kim H.

    henderkd(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. May AJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Sounds good :D Thanks for the giveaway :)
    GFC: Mei
    email: dawnrainen@gmail.com

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  58. Devon AshleyJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Can't wait to read this one!
    GFC Devon Ashley
    devonashleywritesATyahooDOTcom

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  59. KindleObsessedJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I can't wait to read this!

    misty@kindleobsessed.com

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  60. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    This is one of the books at at the top of my wishlist!

    elizabeth @ bookattict . com
    GFC: BookAttict

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  61. Lexie@BookBugJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC follower: Lexie@BookBug
    lexie.bookbug at gmail dot com

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  62. RandomlyKaitJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!! I've been wanting to read this book for awhile.

    GFC: Kaity Wells

    shadowkatt2011 [at] aim [dot] com

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  63. Katie AmandaJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    GFC: Katie Amanda

    katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Thanks for offering!

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  64. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    I follow this blog via GFC: sreis87

    Email: sreis1987@gmail.com

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  65. JennReneeJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    GFC follower JennRenee

    email jennreneeread@mail2bookmark.com

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  66. GabiJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Oh my gosh! I can't wait to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway! I've been wanting to read this one for a while. :]

    I follow on GfC as Gabi.

    teddycavygal at yahoo dot com

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  67. Denise ZJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    I do not know what time zone you are in so I may have missed the boat on this fun giveaway, but I will thank you for the opportunity all the same. I have had Cinder on my wishlist and look forward to reading it. It is 9:28 p.m. here and I will only know when this posts if I am in time LOL If not I apologize for any bother :)
    GFC - Denies Zaky
    dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com

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  68. Rebs @ Book-RantsJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Excited for this one!

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