SCARLET// BY: MARISSA MEYER

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer is the second book to this New York Times Bestseller series, and just like Cinder it has a little twist to the fairy tales we know all so well. So you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood? Think again. Meyer has a way of shedding new light on these stories as their taken from a futuristic viewpoint. 

The character Scarlet—who the book is named after—goes on a desperate search for her grandmother who has been taken by some gang. On her journey she meets a handsome young fellow named Wolf. Together they head of to Paris with time quickly dwindling down in the hopes that Scarlet's grandmother is still alive. On their journey Scarlet discovers secrets about her grandmother's past, and that she might just be falling for the boy she calls Wolf. Though when you give your heart to someone there is always room for betrayal.

The book is also taken from the perspective of Cinder, as she escapes the jail that has imprisoned her, in hopes to escape Queen's Levana's ruthless rule. At the new knowledge of Cinder being the true heir to the throne the Queen will stop at nothing to make sure she does not lose her crown. As the entire Commonwealth searches for her under the Queen's orders, Cinder is traveling the world in search for Michelle Benoit (Scarlet's Grandmother), who might just hold the answer to how Cinder got to earth.

 Both Cinder's and Scarlet's paths have to cross to figure out the truth behind Cinder's mysterious past.

Over all I would give this book a 3/5 stars or a 75%. After reading Cinder, I was excited for Scarlet but I felt it did not live up to the first book. Some of this I believe is due to all the perspectives this book is taken from. The book is viewed in an overall six perspectives with major emphasis on Scarlet's and Cinder's. Though to begin with I'm not a huge fan of multiple perspectives in books for I believe it just drags the story one. For example, Scarlet starts off with the perspective of Scarlet. I would read a few chapters in this perspective before it would switch into Cinder's. I would then get caught up in Cinder's story when then it will switch back to Scarlet's. Then it would take me awhile to get caught back up in Scarlet's when it will change again. My point is that once I started to get into a certain characters story it would change perspectives on me.

 Now enough ranting and let’s talk about the good. Meyer's books will always keep you guessing as unexpected turns happen periodically throughout the book. Meyer has a way to bring her characters to life. The thoughts and characteristics she gives them are life like and make you feel as if you are actually in the story.

Cinder's character in this book is majorly improved as the story progresses. Cinder grows to be more confidant and a pretty awesome fighter. She now realizes the fate of the earth rest in her hands, and instead of hiding like she been doing, she decides to face Queen Levana in order to save the Commonwealth.