In Marissa Meyer's captivating third installment of The Lunar Chronicles, 'Cress,' the daring cybernetically-enhanced pilot Linh Cinder and her allies embark on their most perilous mission yet: rescuing the skilled hacker Cress from her orbital prison. This thrilling sci-fi reimagining of Rapunzel's tale plunges readers deeper into a futuristic world where a deadly plague threatens Earth and the tyrannical Queen Levana of Luna plots galactic domination. Cress, with her unparalleled hacking abilities, becomes crucial to their efforts to overthrow Levana and prevent an intergalactic war, all while navigating personal betrayals and developing unexpected alliances. Meyer masterfully blends classic fairytale elements with intricate world-building and suspenseful action.