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Cinder

Cinder

Cinder is a 2012 young adult science fiction novel by Marissa Meyer and the opening volume of The Lunar Chronicles. It reworks elements of Cinderella through Linh Cinder, a gifted cyborg mechanic living in New Beijing amid political tension, social prejudice, and a deadly epidemic. Her encounter wit...

7.6 Good

apps Top Cinder Alternatives

The top alternative to Cinder in 2026 is Thunderhead with a score of 8.4/10, followed by Illuminae (7.7) and They Both Die at the End (7.5).

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Thunderhead

Thunderhead

"Thunderhead" is a 2018 young adult science fiction novel by Neal Shusterman, serving as the second installment in the "...

Sci Fi AI Dystopian 2010S
8.4 Great
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Illuminae

Illuminae

*Illuminae* is a 2015 young adult science fiction novel co-authored by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. The narrative is u...

Sci Fi Space Thriller 2010S
7.7 Good
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They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End is a 2017 young adult novel by Adam Silvera. It is set in a near-future society where a service...

Sci Fi Contemporary Standalone Tragic
7.5 Good
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Winter

Winter

Winter is a 2015 young adult science fiction novel by Marissa Meyer and the fourth main volume of The Lunar Chronicles....

Sci Fi 2010S Finale Fairy Tale Retelling
7.5 Good
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Gemina

Gemina

Gemina is a 2016 young adult science fiction novel by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff and the second volume of The Illumin...

Sci Fi Thriller 2010S Space Station
7.5 Good
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Mockingjay

Mockingjay

Mockingjay is a 2010 dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins and the concluding volume of The Hunger Games trilogy. After the...

Sci Fi Dystopian War 2010S
7.4 Good
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More Than This

More Than This

More Than This is a 2013 young adult novel by Patrick Ness that combines speculative fiction, mystery, and psychological...

Sci Fi Standalone Mystery Surreal
7.4 Good
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Cress

Cress

Cress is a 2014 young adult science-fiction novel by Marissa Meyer and the third main volume of The Lunar Chronicles, fo...

Sci Fi 2010S Hacker Fairy Tale Retelling
7.4 Good
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Obsidio

Obsidio

Obsidio is a 2018 young adult science-fiction novel by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff and the concluding volume of The Il...

Sci Fi Thriller 2010S Finale
7.4 Good
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Scarlet

Scarlet

Scarlet is a 2013 young adult science-fiction novel by Marissa Meyer and the second book in The Lunar Chronicles. It ret...

Sci Fi 2010S Werewolf Fairy Tale Retelling
7.3 Good
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Warcross

Warcross

Warcross is a 2017 young adult science-fiction novel by Marie Lu. It follows Emika Chen, a teenage hacker who is recruit...

Gaming Sci Fi Cyberpunk 2010S
7.3 Good
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The Rest of Us Just Live Here

The Rest of Us Just Live Here

The Rest of Us Just Live Here is a 2015 young adult novel by Patrick Ness. It follows Mikey and his friends as they deal...

Sci Fi Contemporary Meta Standalone
7.1 Good
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The Toll

The Toll

The Toll is a 2019 young adult science fiction novel by Neal Shusterman and the third and final book in the Arc of a Scy...

Sci Fi Dystopian 2010S Trilogy
6.9 Fair
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Insurgent

Insurgent

*Insurgent* is a 2012 dystopian young adult science-fiction novel by Veronica Roth and the second book in the *Divergent...

Sci Fi Dystopian Rebellion 2010S
6.8 Fair
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These Broken Stars

These Broken Stars

*These Broken Stars* is a 2013 young adult science-fiction novel by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, and the first book...

Sci Fi Space Romance 2010S
6.8 Fair
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Another Day

Another Day

*Another Day* is a 2015 young adult novel by David Levithan and a companion to *Every Day*. It retells the earlier book'...

Sci Fi Series Parallel Romance
6.8 Fair
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The Scorch Trials

The Scorch Trials

The Scorch Trials is a 2010 young adult dystopian novel by American author James Dashner and the second book in the Maze...

Sci Fi Desert Series Dystopian
6.7 Fair
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The Death Cure

The Death Cure

The Death Cure is a young adult science-fiction novel by James Dashner, published in 2011 as the third main book in the...

Sci Fi Series Dystopian 2010S
6.5 Fair
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Prodigy

Prodigy

Prodigy is a young adult dystopian novel by Marie Lu, published in 2013 as the second book in the Legend trilogy. It con...

Sci Fi Series Dystopian Rebellion
6.5 Fair
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Wildcard

Wildcard

Wildcard is a young adult science-fiction novel by Marie Lu, published in 2018 as the second and final volume of the War...

Sci Fi Cyberpunk Hacking 2010S
6.5 Fair

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Alternative Score vs Cinder Action
Thunderhead
Thunderhead
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi AI Dystopian
8.4 Great +0.8 Compare
Illuminae
Illuminae
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi Space Thriller
7.7 Good +0.1 Compare
They Both Die at the End
They Both Die at the End
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi Contemporary Standalone
7.5 Good -0.1 Compare
Winter
Winter
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi 2010S Finale
7.5 Good -0.1 Compare
Gemina
Gemina
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi Thriller 2010S
7.5 Good -0.1 Compare
Mockingjay
Mockingjay
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi Dystopian War
7.4 Good -0.2 Compare
More Than This
More Than This
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi Standalone Mystery
7.4 Good -0.2 Compare
Cress
Cress
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi 2010S Hacker
7.4 Good -0.2 Compare
Obsidio
Obsidio
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi Thriller 2010S
7.4 Good -0.2 Compare
Scarlet
Scarlet
Young Adult Novel Sci Fi 2010S Werewolf
7.3 Good -0.3 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Cinder?
The top alternatives to Cinder in 2026 include Thunderhead, Illuminae, They Both Die at the End, Winter, Gemina. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Cinder compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Cinder scores 7.6/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Cinder worth it in 2026?
Cinder scores 7.6/10 in the Young Adult Novel category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Cinder?
Several alternatives to Cinder offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Cinder?
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How many alternatives to Cinder are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Cinder in the Young Adult Novel category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Cinder alternative has the highest rating?
Thunderhead currently holds the highest rating among Cinder alternatives with a score of 8.4/10.
Can I use Thunderhead instead of Cinder?
Thunderhead is one of the top-rated alternatives to Cinder. While they serve similar purposes in the Young Adult Novel space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Cinder?
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How are Cinder alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Cinder vs Thunderhead: which is better?
Cinder scores 7.6/10 while Thunderhead scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Cinder vs Illuminae: which is better?
Cinder scores 7.6/10 while Illuminae scores 7.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Cinder vs They Both Die at the End: which is better?
Cinder scores 7.6/10 while They Both Die at the End scores 7.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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