The Lunar Chronicles 03: Cress

Cress, the third installment in the popular Lunar Chronicles series, follows the adventures of Cinder and Scarlet. Trapped aboard a satellite, Cress is a talented hacker with a mission to change the world; she's far from a typical damsel in distress. Raised in isolation, her only companions are the netscreens, and she is compelled to follow the orders of the malevolent Queen Levana. Her current task is to locate Cinder and Kai, the dashing Emperor. However, Levana remains unaware that those she hunts, along with the man she desires, are conspiring to overthrow her.

As their destinies intertwine and the quest for freedom demands a higher cost, the chance of a fairy tale ending looks bleak for Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder. This isn't the fairy tale you're familiar with, but it is one that will leave an impression. With shows like "Once Upon a Time" and "Grimm" reimagining classic stories in a modern light, Meyer's debut novel, Cinder, stands out by blending an old folk tale with elements reminiscent of "The Terminator" and "Star Wars," according to USAToday.com.

About the author: Marissa Meyer's first two books in the Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Scarlet, appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Marissa resides in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and their three cats. You can visit her at www.marissameyer.com and facebook.com/lunarchronicles.

Also available in the series are the books Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, with Winter not to be missed.