This week on The Cover Girls, we’re jumping into the gritty, futuristic streets of New Beijing to talk about Cinder—Marissa Meyer’s cyborg Cinderella retelling that kicks off The Lunar Chronicles.

From evil queens and mysterious diseases to secret identities and awkward royal encounters (looking at you, Prince Kai), this book has a lot going on—and we’re here for all of it. We’re breaking down the biggest reveals, the best (and worst) character moments, and how Meyer turns a classic fairytale into something totally unexpected.

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We’re heading back to Panem! In this episode, we’re talking all things Sunrise on the Reaping—Suzanne Collins’ newest Hunger Games prequel. Set during the 50th Games, this story brings fresh characters, major twists, and a darker look at the Capitol's hold on the districts.

We’ll break down our favorite moments, big surprises, and what this book adds to the world we thought we knew. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot.

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