Recommended because: Cinder is a unique retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale - set in the future with cyborgs and a deadly plague threatening Earth. This book is perfect for anyone who loves science fiction and fantasy, with a dash of forbidden romance. Meyer's writing is engaging, and the plot will keep readers turning the pages to uncover the secrets of Cinder's past while protecting Earth's future.

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• Golden Duck Award for Young Adult (Hal Clement Award) (2013)
• Kalbacher Klapperschlange for Altersgruppe 7. - 9. Klasse (2015)
• Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire Nominee for Roman jeunesse étranger (2014)
• Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2014)
• Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2014)
• California Young Readers Medal for Young Adult (2016)
• Lincoln Award Nominee (2014)
• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction and for Goodreads Author (2012)
• Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Nominee for Mejor novela extranjera perteneciente a saga (2012)
• Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2016)