Some graphic details.Ī girl delivers groceries to a bar in which men are drinking beer. A wolf-like man attacks a young woman and another of his kind. A girl examines wounds caused by torture. This would be a great series for kids who’ve outgrown fairytale retellings and are looking for something with a bit more bite.Ī man participates in forbidden fight matches.

Despite the complexity of the story, the language and romance are very clean. Download or stream Scarlet by Marissa Meyer, Rebecca Soler for free on hoopla. The story world remains strong and unique – a sort of sci-fi fairytale atmosphere seasoned with fabulous characters and snappy dialogue. Still every bit as imaginative and fun as its predecessor, Scarlet layers political intrigue upon wisps of romance. This story features characters from the beloved tale of Red Riding Hood in addition the familiar favorites from the series opener, Cinder. Meyer continues the delightful dystopian fairytale world in this second book.

Erland in Africa, but before she faces a future with no choices, she yearns to uncover the truth of her past. With Wolf’s reluctant help, Scarlet sets out to rescue her Grandma.Ĭinder’s newly awakened Lunar powers enable her to escape from prison and the execution Queen Levana has planned for her. Following a trail of clues leads her to a mysterious street fighter called Wolf who claims to be a former member of an elite, deadly gang who may be responsible for Grandma’s disappearance. Grandma would never just disappear like this. When Scarlet’s grandmother goes missing, the police quickly dismiss her absence as a crazy old lady who has run away of her own free will.

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