✓ Mood-Profiled
Cress 2014
Marissa Meyer · 550 pages
I'm 550 pages of rapunzel, hacker, space that will make you question everything you think you know. I keep things clean.
Mood
Adventurous & Romantic
Spice
0/5 — Clean
Pacing
Fast-paced
Length
550 pages
Ending
Satisfying — happily ever after guaranteed
Heat level
❄️ Clean
Things I'm into
Rapunzel
Hacker
Space
THE COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Should you swipe right on Cress?
♥ Swipe right if…
✓You want a clean read that focuses on emotional connection over physical heat
✓Romance is the backbone, not a subplot — and it delivers
✓You want a big, immersive read you can disappear into for days
✓You want YA Science Fiction that respects your time and delivers
✓You trust books that 1.8M+ readers rated 4.27/5
✕ Swipe left if…
✕You want literary prose or beautiful sentence-level writing — this is genre fiction and proud of it
✕You want something quick — this is 550 pages and it knows it
✕You want a series you can binge — this is a standalone
✕You want dark, morally complex fiction — this stays lighter
✕You're not in the mood for worldbuilding — there's a lot of it here
CONTENT NOTES
ℹ️ Mild content — generally safe for most readers
THE FULL PROFILE
What this book is really like — from a full read-through, not the back cover.
Core identity
GenreYA Science Fiction · Fairy Tale
Dominant moodAdventurous, Romantic, Witty
Romance styleNone or minimal
ToneBalanced
What to expect
Pages 1–138World established, magic system introduced, stakes set
Pages 138–275Training/quest deepens, alliances form, tension rises
Pages 275–413Stakes escalate dramatically, betrayals, revelations
Pages 413–550Climax + resolution. Satisfying ending
After finishingRecommending it to everyone you know
QUICK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Everything you want to know before you swipe right
Is Cress actually spicy?
Clean read — no spice. This book focuses entirely on plot and character, not romance or heat.
What's the vibe of Cress?
Adventurous, Romantic, Witty with rapunzel and hacker energy. Think YA Science Fiction that knows exactly what it is and delivers hard.
Is Cress a standalone?
Yes — Cress is a complete standalone. No series commitment required. Pick it up, finish it, move on (or reread it immediately).
What are the content warnings for Cress?
Content notes include: Mild content — generally safe for most readers. We flag these so you can make informed choices, not to scare you off.
What kind of reader is Cress perfect for?
If "rapunzel + hacker" in a ya science fiction with 0/5 spice sounds like your kind of book, you'll love this. Check the mood bars above to see if the vibe matches yours.
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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 · Guide verified against current edition