Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) Winter question


837 views
Who is your favorite couple in the book?
Lexi Lexi (last edited Oct 13, 2016 04:23PM ) Nov 26, 2015 03:44PM
I'm still deciding...

UPDATE: My fav is Scarlet and Wolf, because their relationship is oh so romantic.
Cinder and Kai come in second.
My third favorite couple is Winter and Jacin. Don't get me wrong, I adore this couple, it's just that I love the top 2 more.
And my least favorite are Cress and Thorne, because of Thorne. He completely ignored his affection towards Cress the entire series and lowered her self-esteem.



Cress and Thorne for sure. It seemed super real and the obstacles they faced weren't contrived but rooted in who they are. Thorne thinks he's not good enough for a woman that idolizes a fake version of him. Cress thinks she's too sheltered and inexperienced for Thorne to find her interesting.

Scarlet and Wolf seemed more like lust than anything, meh. Cinder and Kai are cute but they kinda just like each other the whole time and then when they finally can get together, they do, and it's all pretty easy. Nothing wrong with that, but it's not super interesting.


All the tandems are amazing but Scarlet & Wolf's is my absolute fave! ❤️


My favorite is definitely Thorne and Cress! I love each of them separately and together they work so well! It's fun to watch their relationship grow and evolve. I also really appreciated how realistic their relationship and their struggles are.


Merry (last edited May 30, 2020 12:07AM ) May 30, 2020 12:07AM   1 vote
1. Winter and Jacin. Because they would do literally anything for each other.
2. Cinder and Kai. It's not outstanding, but it's sweet and naive and romantic, true to the fairy tale influence of the series.
3/4. Cress and Thorne/Scarlet and Wolf. Thorne starting to like her seemed forced. Wolf's dedication is admirable but I honestly just don't find Scarlet that compelling of a character in the first place, so I don't find his affection compelling either.


Scarlet and wolf definitely, they are the only two who have continually proven their love for each other through support and respect.


Thorne and Cress. For multiple reasons. I actually thought it was funny that Cress fell in love with who she thought he was. But then ended up falling in love with who he really was.... which happenend to be the same person. He just didn't know it.

Thorne seemed to have the most character development which is why he's my favourite character. He made her stronger and she made him see how he can be a better person. Love should change us to be better people.

I love that Thorne fell in love while he was blind. Then fights those feelings throughout the rest of the series because he doesn't think he's good enough.


1) It has to go to Scarlet and Wolf. You have to love the whole Beauty and the Beast thing going here and they truly have the best romance because they have more hurdles to go over as a team and no matter what programming goes into Wolf's mind his love for Scarlet never wavers it only gets stronger.

2) Winter and Jacin. I love them together. We saw them together a little in Fairest and more in Winter and the love is only stronger. Maybe because of Winter's line in the book, "He's the only thing that is real," Even with her illness and hallicuations she is always sure that Jacin is real and there for her. True love? True love.

3)Cress and Throne. These 2 are just as passionate as the others but more adorable mostly due to Cress. However all their tip toeing around each other drove me mad until Throne kissed her in the Atrium. Still just because it too soooo long I'm knocking those 2 down when they should really have the #2 or #1 spot.

4)Cinder and Kai Should they be in the top 2? Maybe. Why not? Because I feel that after Cinder they're love story took a back seat. I mean it was still there and yes Meyer had to introduce new characters and romances but I felt that they got let out more and other character like Jacin and Winter or Cress and Throne got more front page time together. Do I still love them? YES!

5) Iko and Kinney. Read the book and you'll see why I ship them.


BOB (last edited Jun 25, 2018 01:34AM ) Jun 25, 2018 01:27AM   1 vote
1.kaider
2.cresswell
3.wolflet
4.wincin


Thorne and cress! No contest! Mostly because I just love those 2 characters but I feel like their story was more fun to watch. Not that the rest weren't but I felt cinder and Kai was just witty banter, scarlet and wolf were gazing into each others eyes threatening to kill anyone who made them more than 5 ft away from the other, and winter and Jacin were just trying to hide that they were looking at each other longingly! Don't get me wrong, I love these characters and cress and Thorne have their problems too but it was just so much fun watching them interact! I love how Thorne went blind for a while because then the roles that they were expected to have switched (Thorne was dependent on her instead of the other way around). Plus, I think they learned more from each other than any other couple in the series!
My order: cress and Thorne, Kai and Cinder, Jacin and winter, wolf and scarlet


dot ♡ (last edited Apr 16, 2021 02:14PM ) Jun 25, 2018 09:11AM   0 votes
1. winlet - winter x scarlet
2. cressder - cress x cinder
3. triko - tressa (from wires and nerve) x iko
also cress is a lesbian prove me wrong <3


no way!
1. Scarlet and Wolf
2. Cress and Thorne
3. Cinder and Kai


I can't decide between Cresswell and Kaider
1. Cresswell+Kaider
2. Wolf+Scarlet
3. Jacin+Winter


1. Cress and Thorne: I love these two sm.
2. Scarlet and Wolf: I love all the development they got and he couldn't even function well without her.
3. Winter and Jacin: Jacin would do anything for her but we didn't get to see much of them.
4. Cinder and Kai: I didn't understand why people shipped them until book four and still I was meh about them.


Between WOLFLET and CRESSWELL just because of how unique their stories were compared to Kai and Cinder/Winter and Jacin


1-Cress and Thorne
2-Winter and Jacin (but it was hard to choose between the first and second position)
3-Cinder and Kai
4- Scarlet and Wolf


deleted member Jun 14, 2020 03:35PM   0 votes
Winter X Jacin


1 Kaider
2 cresswell
3 wolflet
4 wincin


Ooooh! This is so good. I think my favorite is Scarlet and Wolf, closely followed by Cinder and Kai. I love the dynamic Scarlet and Wolf share, and I think, that out of any of the couples, their's is the most romantic and fairy tail esque (you know, true love and all that sort). I love Cinder and Kai though, too, because of Cinder's sarcasm and Kai's understanding, and both of them are willing to sacrifice and to lead. I think Cress and Thorne come in third because I couldn't personally connect to their characters as much. I mean, I totally still love them! Cress is adorable and Thorne is funny, but they just weren't quite the same as Cinder and Kai or Wolf and Scarlet for me. I think Jacin and Winter come in last, not because they are the worst couple, but because I felt like they were the least characterized. Besides his ambition to be a doctor, it felt like Jacin had no character trait separate from his loyalty to Winter. Overall, I just don't think there was time for them to develop. Also (this is totally a personal bias) but I just don't really prefer the whole best-friends-since-childhood trope.


Cress and Thorne forever! I feel like I loved Scarlet/Wolf the most when I first read the series, but I've read it four times now and Cress/Thorne have been my hands down favorite every time :)


Okay
Kaider (1)


SCARLET+WOLF ALL DA WAY. I feel like wolf and scarlet are together because they both are strong and overcome anything someone can throw at them anytime anywhere.


Scarlet and Wolf, Winter and Jacian, Cinder and Kai, then Cress and Throne


I definenly felt that Kai and Cinder were meant to be. They get a long so well and don't have as many mishaps as say Cress and Thorne. And just they are adorable together.


My favorite has to be Scarlet and Wolf. They were just awesome together


Cress and Thorne are my favorite!!! :)


1.) My absolute favorite has to be Cress and Thorne. They are perfect for each other, and I love how Thorne becomes a better person throughout the books bc of Cress. And I love how transparent he is about missing Cress when she is hiding in Artemisia. I think he fell in love with her when he said," I don't think I would recognize real love if it was..." bc I feel like he was going to say "Right in front of my face" which was where Cress was, and he realized he loved her.
2.) Cinder and Kai. Their relationship is natural and flows real nicely. It's not super passionate, but it is just so sweet and pretty. Alo I love how Kai was like, Cinder is trying to overthrow Levana for me, when Nansi is like, Or she is trying to save herself, and then Kai is like, But I really feel like she is doing it for me.
3.) Iko and Kinney, bc obvi. Read Winter, and you will understand.
4.) Scarlet and Wolf. They would be closer to the top of the list, except for that Wolf betrayed Scarlet's trust and in the beginning of Cress he was just trying to get it back, which isn't a good dynamic for a couple, and then they spent the rest of the series apart until the last third of Winter. That doesn't mean they aren't a very good couple, it just means their relationship was built on more longing than actual trust.
5.) WInter and Jacin. If I saw more of them, they would be higher on the list. I just don't think the characters progressed that much and I wish they had more time.


1.Cress and Thorne
2.Cinder and Kai
3.Winter and Jacin
4.Scarlet and Wolf


My favorite relationship is Cress and Thorne obviously, but that's probably because Thorne is my favorite and he and Cress make such a cute couple! Kai and Cinder come in second.
Now...
I like Wolf, but Scarlet gets on my nerves and I feel like they have a forced romance.


1. Cress and Thorne, because I literally love Cress so much and I want her to be happy! Also Thorne with the moves at the end of this book
2. Winter and Jacin, because Jacin and Winter deserve it. They were apart for so long and now they can finally be together
3. Scarlet and Wolf- This deserves this spot. I don't love Scarlet and Wolf, but they are so dedicated to each other.
4. Cinder and Kai- They are cute, but Scarlet and Wolf go through much more and seem to be more dedicated.


im gonna have to go with cress and thorne, maybe its because flynn and rapunzel were always my favorite Disney couple and so seeing the similarities in characters just made me love cress and thorne :)


I love Scarlet and Wolf as couple


1. Cinder and Kai
2. Thorne and Cress (I don't know whether to put them first, they're so cute, but Cinder and Kai...)
3. Winter and Jacin
4. Scarlet and Wolf (Why last? The truth is, I don't think I connected very well with either of the two characters, although they are very tender, it's like mmmm... I don't know how to describe it.)


Okay, this one's hard. For me, it's either Scarlet and Wolf or Cress and Thorne. Wolf CANNOT live without Scarlet. The romance with Thorne is Cress is cute but after looking back at it....I think that Scarlet and Wolf are made for each other.


deleted member May 07, 2023 01:41PM   0 votes
Thorne and Cress! I adore them so much. Second is Jacin and Winter simply because I love a romance where one of the love interests is bound by duty to not touch the other.


My favorite couple is also Wolf and Scarlett; I just loved there dynamic. Wolf held my whole heart throughout that book - he was so endearing ... I like him way better than tomato's!


I think Scarlet and Wolf- definitely! The way Wolf cares so much about Scarlet is really cute- and how he's devastated when she gets captured in cress... It really shows his love and care for Scarlet.


I have just finished reading this series and it was sooooo good!!
I love all the couples but if I ranked them:
1. Cress & Thorne was so giddy about their relationship development beginning in Cress. Because Cress is just adorable!
2. Wolf & Scarlet, I was heartbroken about what Levana did to Wolf.
3. Jacin & Winter, I really enjoyed Jacin's character through this book. learning more about his story and how deeply he loves winter is just good.
4. Cinder & Kia, I was so happy Kia didn't give up on Cinder. And was pleased when they stayed in the reality of the relationship and just cared for each other with love.

190544616
Lucy Carlyle Oh my gosh, yes! I'm pretty much the same, though I'd rearrange number one and two, respectfully. I liked Cinder and Kai in book one, but, from then o ...more
Oct 20, 2025 05:12PM · flag

Faatima wrote: "I'm still deciding...

UPDATE: My fav is Scarlet and Wolf, because their relationship is oh so romantic.
Cinder and Kai come in second.
My third favorite couple is Winter and Jacin. Don't get me w..."

My favourite is Cinder+Kai. They had to struggle with first inappropriate, than forbidden love. When finally they were free to express their feelings they had their nations between them but they still promised to try to make it work.
Second favourite is Scarlet+Ze'ev
Then comes Cress+Thorne (they denied it for to long)
and last is Winter+Jacin (a little to crazy for my taste)


How does one pick?
I honestly think I'm going to go with Cinder and Kai though...
Jacin and Winter are a pretty close second
Then Thorne and Cress
And then Scarlet and Wolf (cause Wolf and I don't exactly mix)


Scarlet and Wolf ALL the way!!!!!
Cinder and Kai in second.


For me it's a tie between Thorne and Cress; and Scarlet and Wolf. I found myself enjoying the moments between Scarlet and Wolf more, but the scene in the atrium thing with Cress and Thorne was amazing and I was like sobbing the whole time.


Cress and Thorne and Winter and Cress

I find both of these built on so much more than the others. These were the least insta lovey and seemed like people who saw the flaws in each other and learnt to love them and overcome so much.

I found the other two relationships seemed rushed and too easy aside from the Levenna situation their seemed to be nothing to overcome and discover and love anyway.


Anna (last edited Dec 30, 2015 03:06AM ) Dec 30, 2015 03:04AM   0 votes
Although I love all the couples, I have to go with Cresswell and Wincin (still not entirely sold on this ship name). I like the built-up romances. I love when the characters start out as strangers with no attraction whatsoever (or a little or only coming from one person, like Cress' crush on Thorne) or childhood friends and their love blossoms from there. It feels more real. <3 ^_^


1. Throne and Cress ( Amazingly perfection!!!! Fangirls!! I find Thorne funny and interesting as a good person who does bad things. and Cress is sweet and innocent and they're perfect for one another. Goals! But it took forever to progress I had to wait till winter for their relationship to actually progress)

2. Winter and Jacin (So cute!!! and struggle ! and obstacles! Adorableness! then Aimery!!!!!!!!!!!! *sobs )

3. Wolf and Scarlet (there was no tension Scar was to perfect no matter what happened like the end of winter shes never waivered which seems flat and nonrealistic )

4. Cinder and Kaito (I never liked kai because he's easy to manipulate and didn't trust cinder but in winter he started acting more defiant which was awesome)

5. Iko and Kinney (Even though he's disgusted I like the way she teases him i think its cute. give him time)


So this my rating of the couples who are actually together. My absolute OTP of TLC is Thorne and Cinder, but that never happened.
1. Jacin and Winter- I have love them since Jacin mentioned her in CRESS. The way he is so protective of her and the way she says that Jacin is the only "real" thing in her life is so sweet. Adorableness over load. And when he calls her Princess I die.

2. Wolf and Scarlet- They have been through so much (kidnappings, physical alterations, etc) together, and nothing changes their feelings for each other. Scarlet is my favorite book with their relationship in it because it is so funny when they accidentally grade each other's shoulders or touch. I loved the building climax with them!

3. Kai and Cinder- Boring. I don't mind them. I liked them in book 1 when the crush was funny and when they nearly kissed in the elevator. But after that they were boring. They are just simple. And I don't like simple.

4. Thorns and Cress- I can not stand this ship. I was crying when they kissed in WINTER, tears of anger. They are terrible together. Cress is just so naive and I do not like naive people. Now, if I didn't ship Thorne and Cinder, I would still hate them. Thorne is my favorite character and Cress is my least favorite. I love the bad boy good girl relationships, but they are just too opposite. Cress fell in love with him by fantasizing of the man who she wants him to be. Not who he truly is. And it seems like Cress is a thirteen year old and Thorne is 28 when they are together. (I know their real ages 16 and 20). I just despise Cresswell. Ugh.

27693143
Skye I always viewed Thorne and Cinder like BFFs. They are found family, but never had those feelings for each other. Besides, they are the kind of friends ...more
Jun 26, 2023 02:05AM · flag

Ok, for me its Thorne and Cress, because they had me waiting and their romance was sweet and innocent (first love thing). Then Scarlet and Wolf, because they are just too good for each other and I loved their story, then Cinder and Kai, because Kai is adorable and Cinder the best and finally Winter and Jacin, because they didn't make me feel as strongly as I did with the rest of them.


1. Cress and Thorne - I know this might be unpopular, but I liked that Thorne wanted to be a better person for Cress. Thorne is so charming and Cress is adorable and more awesome than most would initially think (and Thorne totally respects her genius). I can't get enough of them!
2. Cinder and Kai - Kai is so cheesy and romantic, and Cinder is the toughest of the cookies, but yet they work so well! Also, Kai's crush on Cinder is hilarious (e.g. "OMG she's trying to find Princess Selene FOR ME")
3. Scarlet and Wolf - is there a better example of unconditional love? Although sometimes I couldn't take the intensity of their dedication (because I'm dead inside I guess?)
4. Winter and Jacin - I love them, and their childhood friendship background, but we only had one book with them and I didn't have as much time to get attached to them.

Honestly I love all the couples, and how Meyer depicts love in general. All of the relationships are so positive and supportive, and they really see each other for who they are and accept them.

I wish we'd seen more of Iko's love story with the palace guard though! Gotta love Iko :)


This is hard, seriously...
1. Winter and Jacin. Read Stars Above, and you'll agree with me - probably?
2. Scarlet and Wolf. For me, they're cute and sweet, and that's enough reason for me to like them.
3. Cinder and Kai. Well, actually they're quite amusing, but those two above interest me more.
4. Cress and Thorne. Don't get me wrong, for me Thorne is the best male character in this series. But for some reason I don't really like their relationship development.


My favorite would have to go to Cress and Thorne. I mean aces! They're so cute together. Cress is also my favorite character in the Lunar Chronicles. She's so innocent and naive, yet strong, powerful and courageous. She stabbed her own boyfriend to save her community, and that is brave. And as for Thorne, we all know he's a real softie, but Cress is the only one who can access this part of his heart.


1)Wolflet [Scarlet and Wolf]
2)Kaider [Cinder and Kai]
3)Thress-Is that their ship name? [Cress and Thorne]
4)Jacinter-Again,no idea if that's right [Winter and Jacin]
5)Iko and Kinney-They totally count!


« previous 1
back to top