Book Series · 6 Books

The Lunar Chronicles Books

In order from Cinder to Stars Above.

Cinder
Scarlet
Cress
Fairest
Winter
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Cinder
Sale price
$2374
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2012

Cinder

By Marissa Meyer

A cyborg mechanic must uncover her past to save Earth from a lunar threat.

390 pages· 87,661 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: In a plague-ridden New Beijing, cyborg mechanic Cinder is thrust into an intergalactic conflict. As she navigates her mysterious past and a forbidden attraction to Prince Kai, she must choose between loyalty and freedom. With Earth's fate hanging in the balance, can Cinder uncover the secrets that could save her world from a ruthless lunar threat?
In reading order

The Lunar Chronicles Series

6 books · Published 2012–2016

#1
Cinder
#1 in Series
Sale price
$2374

Cinder

Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2012

A cyborg mechanic must uncover her past to save Earth from a lunar threat.

Scarlet
Series
Sale price
$2374

Scarlet

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013

A cyborg fugitive and a determined girl race against a ruthless queen to uncover hidden truths.

Cress
Series
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$2374

Cress

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2014

A hacker's freedom could save Earth from invasion, but at what cost?

Fairest
Series
Sale price
$1899

Fairest

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2015

Unmask the dark past of a queen who wields deceit and power.

Winter
Series
Sale price
$2754

Winter

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

A princess and her allies must overthrow an evil queen to end a war.

Stars Above
Series
Sale price
$2754

Stars Above

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2016

Uncover secrets of Cinder, Wolf, and Winter in the Lunar Chronicles universe.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lunar Chronicles series?

There are 6 books in the Lunar Chronicles series. It began with Cinder in 2012, and the newest book, Stars Above, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Lunar Chronicles books in?

Start with Cinder and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Lunar Chronicles books best for?

The series is best for ages 11–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Lunar Chronicles to life.

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