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Marisa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles must be one of the best sci-fi fantasy series out there! Fairest, a novella #.5 of the Lunar Chronicles, is as close to perfection as a writer can get!

What I loved best: The entire story! Fairest tells the entire background story of Levana, piecing together the first three books of the series. It is by far the best character study in YA today. Levana is 15 years old,withdrawn and constantly masked in glamours thanks to the scars that cover her. She is sheltered, lonely, and desperate.

From the very beginning, I started to feel compassion for Levena (for the very first time). But Meyers seamlessly builds and weaves twists and jabs into Levana's story. Sheltered, lonely, and desperate is a dangerous mix for someone who is rising into power. Fairest explains how Levana came to be such a twisted, brutal character. And while I started off sympathetic Meyer does not justify Levana' actions.

What left me wanting more? The sneak peak chapters of Winter! Why do I have to wait so long?

Fans of the Lunar Chronicles must read Fairest. Anyone new to the Lunar Chronicles should pick up Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress first- it will make Fairest an even better read! Looking forward to WINTER.