Cress by Marissa Meyer Summary
Overview of Cress
In "Cress," Marissa Meyer's Rapunzel-inspired sci-fi masterpiece, a satellite-imprisoned hacker joins a rebellion against lunar tyranny. This Audie Award winner and #1 NYT bestseller captivated millions with its breathtaking opening line: "Her satellite made one full orbit around planet Earth every sixteen hours."
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A Futuristic Fairy Tale Revolution
In a world where technology and magic collide, "Cress" reimagines classic fairy tales against the backdrop of interplanetary conflict. This third installment in Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles series follows Cress, a brilliant hacker imprisoned in a satellite orbiting Earth. As a "shell" - a Lunar without mind-control abilities - she's been exploited by the tyrannical Queen Levana for her technical skills. Meanwhile, cyborg mechanic Linh Cinder (secretly the rightful heir to Luna's throne) leads a ragtag crew of fugitives planning to overthrow Levana before her marriage to Emperor Kai cements her power over both worlds. For seven years, Cress has been imprisoned in a satellite, her only companion a small AI she programmed herself. Her crime? Being born a "shell" with extraordinary hacking abilities that Queen Levana exploits through her thaumaturge, Mistress Sybil. Behind her facade of compliance, Cress actively protects Cinder's ship by scrambling signals and redirecting surveillance satellites. She's compiled extensive files on the Rampion crew, developing a particular fascination with Captain Carswell Thorne. In her isolation, she's transformed his criminal record into evidence of heroism - imagining him as the dashing rescuer who might someday free her from her technological tower. What makes this story captivating isn't just its sci-fi reimagining of Rapunzel, but how it weaves together themes of identity, freedom, and the courage to defy the roles we're assigned. As these unlikely heroes face impossible odds, they discover that true power comes not from magical gifts or royal blood, but from compassion, sacrifice, and the choices we make when everything is at stake.
The Failed Rescue and Its Aftermath
Luna's Cruelty and Hidden Allies
Reunions and Revelations
The Emperor's Kidnapping
Personal Transformation Through Crisis
Rewriting Our Own Stories
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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