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The Lunar Chronicles series in order

By Marissa Meyer. The series is complete at 4 books.

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  1. Book 1 · 2012

    Cinder

    Spice 1/5 · Sweet

    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. . . .

    Retelling · Secret identity · Royalty · Disability rep

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  2. Book 2 · 2013

    Scarlet

    Spice 1/5 · Sweet

    Cinder is back and trying to break out of prison―even though she'll be the Commonwealth's most wanted fugitive if she does―in this second installment from Marissa Meyer.

    Retelling · Secret identity · Road trip / vacation · Bad boy

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  3. Book 3 · 2014

    Cress

    Spice 1/5 · Sweet

    In this third book in the Lunar Chronicles, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, now with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they're plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

    Retelling · Found family · Captor / captive · Disability rep

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  4. Book 4 · 2015

    Winter

    Spice 1/5 · Sweet

    Princess Winter is admired for her grace, kindness and beauty, despite the scars on her face. She's said to be even more breath-taking than her stepmother, Queen Levana...

    Retelling · Found family · Friends to lovers · Royalty

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The Lunar Chronicles: FAQ

What order should I read the The Lunar Chronicles series in?

In publication order, starting with 1. Cinder, 2. Scarlet, 3. Cress, 4. Winter.

Is the The Lunar Chronicles series finished?

The series is complete at 4 books.

How spicy is the The Lunar Chronicles series?

Our ratings run from 1 to 1 out of 5 across the books we have rated. Cinder is a 1.