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Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3)

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Young Adult Fantasy Science Fiction Romance Fiction

by Marissa Meyer

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4.46 (162.1K ratings)
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description 552 pages

Cress by Marissa Meyer holds a highly rated rating of 4.46 out of 5, based on 162.1K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 552 pages.

About Cress

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.Their best hope lies with Cress, a girl imprisoned on a satellite since childhood who's only ever had her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker. Unfortunately, she's just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.When a daring rescue of Cress goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a higher price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing prevent her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only hope the world has.

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Author Marissa Meyer
Published 2014
Pages 552
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 4.46 / 5.00
Total Ratings 162,069

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.5
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162.1K ratings
With a rating of 4.46, Cress is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations. With 162.1K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.46
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Cress?

Cress is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Cress worth reading?

Based on 162.1K reader ratings, Cress has an average score of 4.46 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Cress?

Cress has 552 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Cress?

Cress was written by Marissa Meyer. It was first published in 2014.

What is the ISBN for Cress?

The ISBN-13 for Cress is 9780312642980.0.

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