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Marie Lu
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Marie Lu

21 Books
Marie Lu is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of young adult dystopian and fantasy novels. She is widely recognized for her popular series such as 'Legend,' 'The Young Elites,' and 'Warcross,' which often feature fast-paced plots and compelling character development. Lu also contributed to 'The DC Icons Series' with 'Batman: Nightwalker.'
Stars and Smoke

Icon and Inferno

A year has passed since international pop superstar Winter Young and covert agent Sydney Cossette barely survived their explosive first assignment in London. Despite their undeniable chemistry, the two have not spoken since, though neither can seem to forget the other. When Sydney suddenly appears at Winter's recording studio with a new mission from the Panacea organization, he jumps at the chance to reunite. The clock is ticking as the duo heads to the dazzling streets of Singapore to extract an operative in grave danger. The twist? The target is Sydney's ex-boyfriend, a notorious rogue agent known only as the Arsonist. Plunge into a glamorous and deadly world of high stakes espionage where nothing is exactly as it seems. Adding fuel to the fire is Gavi Ginsburg, Winter's socialite ex-girlfriend, who is back with her own hidden agenda. Join Winter and Sydney as they navigate shifting loyalties, old flames, and a mission that could burn them both.
13-18 Years 280 Pages
N/A /5
The Young Elites

The Midnight Star

Adelina Amouteru has found triumph, but her power comes with a price. Known as the White Wolf, she has achieved victory over those who wronged her, but the darkness within her only grows with each conquest. Her control is slipping, threatening to consume all she has fought for and everyone she cares about. When a terrifying new threat emerges, Adelina finds herself forced to confront old wounds and make impossible choices. To save her empire, she and her loyal Roses must form an uneasy alliance with her former enemies, the Daggers. Can Adelina trust those who once betrayed her? This thrilling finale will plunge you into a world where power corrupts, alliances are fragile, and the line between hero and villain blurs. Discover if Adelina can control the darkness within before it destroys everything.
13-18 Years 385 Pages
N/A /5
The Karensa Federation's war machine has crushed nearly every nation in its path, leaving Mara as the final stronghold of freedom. The Federation employs unspeakable cruelty, transforming conquered people into mutated war beasts called Ghosts to terrorize their remaining enemies. Talin Kanami, a refugee whose voice was stolen by the Federation's brutality, is now a legendary Striker. She and her elite squad of young warriors are Mara's last line of defense against the relentless Ghost army. Despite her fierce loyalty and lethal skills, Talin remains an outcast among the people she risks her life to protect. When a mysterious prisoner from the front lines is brought into the city, Talin's world is upended. Is this enigmatic captive a dangerous spy, a product of sinister experiments, or the ultimate weapon they desperately need? Immerse yourself in a thrilling, high-stakes battle for survival where hope is the deadliest weapon of all.
13-18 Years 384 Pages
N/A /5
Legend

Champion

A Legend Novel

The Republic of America stands on the precipice of a new era, but the fragile peace is already unraveling. June and Day have sacrificed nearly everything for their people and for each other. June is now working deep within the government's elite circles as Princeps Elect, while Day commands a high level military position. Just when a pivotal peace treaty seems within reach, a deadly new strain of plague sweeps through the Colonies, causing widespread panic and threatening the border cities with all out war. June holds the crucial knowledge needed to defend her country, but executing this plan means asking Day to surrender the one thing he has left. In this explosive and emotional conclusion, you will witness a gripping test of loyalty, love, and survival. As the stakes reach their absolute peak, determine who will ultimately rise to save a broken nation from total destruction.
13-18 Years 418 Pages
N/A /5
Legend

Champion

The Graphic Novel

Experience the thrilling conclusion to a legendary dystopian saga through stunning visual storytelling. June and Day have endured unimaginable hardships to bring the Republic of America to the edge of a brighter future. Reinstated in the government's elite ranks, June serves as Princeps Elect, while Day holds a prestigious military command. Their hard won stability shatters when a virulent new plague erupts in the Colonies, derailing an imminent peace treaty and pushing the border cities toward war. June possesses the sole key to defending the nation, but enacting the cure requires a devastating sacrifice from the boy she loves. This vibrant graphic novel adaptation brings the high stakes political intrigue and heart pounding action to life with dynamic artwork. Navigate the final, desperate struggle for survival alongside June and Day as they face an impossible choice between their country and their hearts.
13-18 Years 161 Pages
N/A /5
Log into a breathtaking virtual reality world where millions find escape, fame, and fortune. For teenage hacker Emika Chen, Warcross is not just a game; it is her only means of survival. Working as a bounty hunter on the neon lit streets of New York, she tracks down players who place illegal bets. Desperate for cash, Emika takes a massive risk and hacks into the opening ceremony of the international Warcross Championships. Instead of facing arrest when she accidentally glitches into the live action, she is recruited by the game's elusive billionaire creator, Hideo Tanaka. Whisked away to Tokyo, you will follow Emika as she infiltrates the tournament to uncover a dangerous security flaw. But her espionage soon reveals a sprawling, sinister plot that threatens the entire Warcross empire. Prepare for an exhilarating plunge into a high stakes competition where trusting the wrong person could cost you everything.
13-18 Years 370 Pages
N/A /5
The Republic is teetering on the edge of utter chaos following the sudden death of the Elector Primo. June and Day arrive in Las Vegas seeking refuge, only to find themselves drawn into the perilous underground world of the Patriot rebels. The Patriots offer to help Day rescue his younger brother and provide safe passage to the Colonies, but their assistance comes with a steep price: June and Day must assassinate the new Elector. As you plunge back into this fraught dystopian landscape, June begins to realize that the new leader might not be the tyrant his father was. She is forced to question everything she thought she knew about revolution, vengeance, and the future of her nation. Navigate a complex web of shifting allegiances and high stakes betrayal alongside two of the most wanted teens in the Republic. The choices they make now will shape the destiny of millions.
13-18 Years 386 Pages
N/A /5

Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy

Step back into the Republic and discover the origins of two unforgettable teenagers. Twelve-year-old June is embarking on her very first day at Drake University, already making history as the youngest cadet ever admitted to the elite military academy. Meanwhile, across the divide in the impoverished Lake sector, twelve-year-old Day is simply trying to survive, fighting for scraps of food on unforgiving streets. Long before they crossed paths as a prodigy and a legendary criminal, they were just kids navigating two drastically different worlds within a ruthless stronghold. These two original stories offer a rare, thrilling glimpse into the daily lives of your favorite characters before the events that changed their destinies forever. Experience the early struggles, the quiet moments, and the foundational challenges that shaped June and Day into the forces they will eventually become.
13-18 Years 44 Pages
N/A /5
Surviving the grueling Warcross Championships was only the beginning. Emika Chen has uncovered the terrifying truth behind Hideo Tanaka's new NeuroLink algorithm, and the shocking revelation shatters her trust in the person she admired most. Refusing to let Hideo strip away humanity's free will, Emika joins forces with the Phoenix Riders to dismantle his grim vision. But the neon bathed streets of Tokyo hide even greater dangers. A massive bounty has been placed on Emika's head, forcing her to seek protection from Zero and his ruthless crew of Blackcoats. As you delve deeper into this high tech underworld, Emika discovers that Zero is harboring his own dark secrets, and his protection comes at a dangerous cost. Caught in a treacherous web of betrayal and shifting loyalties, you will race against the clock to save the future. Discover just how far Emika is willing to go to stop the boy she loves.
13-18 Years 354 Pages
N/A /5
Legend

Rebel

A Legend Novel

A decade has passed since the revolution that reshaped the Republic of America, and Eden Wing is tired of living in a legendary shadow. Even as a brilliant inventor and top student in Ross City, Antarctica, he is still known primarily as Daniel Wing's little brother. Daniel, once the celebrated hero known as Day, has retreated from the spotlight, prioritizing Eden's safety above all else even if it meant walking away from June, the love of his life. But Ross City harbors a dangerous dark side beneath its gleaming surface. When Eden is pulled into the city's treacherous underbelly, the growing distance between the brothers threatens to become an unbridgeable chasm. Enter a gripping new chapter where past traumas and present dangers collide. As Daniel realizes that his legendary status might not be enough to save Eden this time, you will witness a high stakes battle for redemption, identity, and survival.
13-18 Years 276 Pages
N/A /5
Before he assumes the mantle of the Dark Knight, eighteen-year-old Bruce Wayne is just a reckless heir poised to inherit his family fortune and the vast resources of Wayne Industries. A careless choice on his birthday lands him with community service at the infamous Arkham Asylum. Inside those shadowy walls, he encounters Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant and dangerous inmate tied to the Nightwalkers, a vicious gang currently terrorizing Gotham City's elite. Madeleine refuses to speak to anyone but Bruce. As you delve into this tense game of cat and mouse, Bruce must untangle Madeleine's web of secrets. Is he successfully extracting the information needed to stop the Nightwalkers, or is he unwittingly playing into a master plan that could bring Gotham to its knees? Discover the thrilling origins of a hero relying on his wits rather than superpowers in a city teetering on the edge of chaos.
13-18 Years 290 Pages
N/A /5
Spirit Animals

The Evertree

Book 7

The fate of Erdas hangs in the balance as a legendary journey reaches its ultimate conclusion. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were once just ordinary kids before they discovered their powerful spirit animals. Together with their extraordinary animal partners, they have traveled across continents, faced impossible challenges, and fought bravely against a merciless enemy. They have celebrated victories, mourned devastating losses, and grown stronger through their unbreakable friendship. Now, the final battle is upon them. The four heroes must travel to a hidden location forgotten by time to confront an ancient, terrifying evil that is breaking free from its prison. Step into a world of magic, courage, and incredible spirit animals for one last epic stand. You will join the team as they risk everything they have to stop the darkness. They have exactly one chance to save Erdas, or watch their entire world shatter into pieces.
9-12 Years 202 Pages
N/A /5
The free nation of Mara has fallen, and Talin's worst nightmare has become a devastating reality. Separated from her friends by fierce combat and with her mother held hostage by the ruthless Premier, Talin faces an impossible choice. To keep her mother alive, she must betray everything she believes in and transform into the Karensa Federation's deadliest war machine as their newest Skyhunter. Across enemy lines, Red endures the familiar horrors of the Federation's cruel laboratories. He knows the fight for Mara is far from over, and the lingering mental link between him and Talin might be their only salvation. Experience the smoldering tension as two warriors fight their way back to each other across a shattered world. You will be pushed to the edge of your seat as Talin and Red attempt to reunite the scattered Strikers, overthrow a tyrant, and forge a new future from the ashes.
13-18 Years 400 Pages
N/A /5
The Young Elites

The Rose Society

Known and deeply feared as the White Wolf, Adelina Amouteru has been betrayed by her family and the very friends she once trusted. Fleeing Kenettra with her sister, she is determined to strike back against the ruthless Inquisition Axis soldiers who nearly took her life. Adelina sets out to recruit her own army of fellow Young Elites, outcast teens possessing extraordinary, dangerous abilities. But her own powers are fueled by fear and hatred, and they are rapidly growing beyond her ability to control them. As you follow Adelina's descent into darkness, she must navigate deadly threats from the Inquisition while fending off her former allies in the Dagger Society, who are desperate to stop her vengeful crusade. Dive into a treacherous world where the line between hero and villain blurs completely. Witness a fierce young woman struggling to hold onto her humanity when her survival depends on embracing the shadows.
13-18 Years 418 Pages
N/A /5
Stars and Smoke

Stars And Smoke

Get ready for a high-stakes mission where global fame collides with deadly espionage. Meet Winter Young, a massive pop sensation with a velvet voice and killer looks who sells out stadiums around the world. Then meet Sydney Cossette, the youngest and most ruthless spy in an elite covert ops group. Sydney is an ice queen who breaks hearts and takes down criminals without breaking a sweat. She has absolutely zero time for romance, especially with a shameless flirt like Winter. But when a major crime boss gifts his daughter a private concert with the famous singer, Sydney and Winter are forced to team up. Tasked with infiltrating the dangerous inner circle of the crime organization, Sydney must act as Winter's bodyguard while he steps into the role of a brand-new spy recruit. As you follow them on this impossible mission, you will watch the sparks fly. Sydney might think she is immune to Winter's charm, but danger has a way of bringing people closer. Dive into this smoldering, action-packed thriller filled with incredible gadgets, global travel, and an enemies-to-lovers romance you will not be able to put down.
13-18 Years 336 Pages
N/A /5
In eighteenth-century Europe, young Nannerl Mozart possesses a breathtaking gift for music and a singular, burning desire: to be remembered forever. But as a young woman, she is strictly forbidden from composing, her tyrannical father dictating that she may only perform until she reaches a marriageable age. As her own hopes fade, the phenomenal talent of her younger brother, Wolfgang, begins to eclipse her light. Nannerl's desperation reaches a boiling point when a mysterious entity from a magical realm presents her with an irresistible offer. He can grant her deepest wish for musical immortality, but his assistance requires a terrifying sacrifice. Journey into a lush, lyrical historical fantasy where ambition and magic collide. You will explore the unbreakable yet fraught bond between a brother and sister navigating the pressures of prodigy. Discover the dangerous lengths one young woman will travel to ensure her voice is never silenced by history.
13-18 Years 338 Pages
N/A /5
Legend

Prodigy

The Graphic Novel

The electrifying sequel to the best-selling Legend trilogy explodes off the page in this stunning graphic novel adaptation. After narrowly escaping the Republic's heavily fortified stronghold, Day and June are fugitives on the run in Las Vegas. The political landscape fractures when the Elector Primo dies and his son assumes power. Seeking safety, June and Day join forces with the Patriots, a massive rebel organization walking a dangerous line between the Republic and the Colonies. The rebel leader, Razor, forces June into a perilous undercover mission: she must allow herself to be captured to manipulate the new Elector and feed him a decoy assassination plan. But as June interacts with the new leader, she realizes he might be the key to genuine reform. Dive into a visually spectacular world of espionage and rebellion as Day and June race to stop a devastating plot before it destroys their fragile hope for the future.
13-18 Years 164 Pages
N/A /5
The western United States has fractured into the Republic, a militarized nation locked in a perpetual state of war. Fifteen-year-old June is a brilliant prodigy born into the Republic's highest elite, destined for a glowing career in the military's upper echelons. On the other side of the tracks, fifteen-year-old Day was born in the unforgiving slums and is now the nation's most notorious criminal. Their vastly different paths have no reason to cross until June's beloved older brother is murdered, and Day is named the prime suspect. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse, June seeks relentless vengeance while Day scrambles to keep his hidden family alive. But as you navigate their collision course, shocking truths begin to surface. Together, they uncover the sinister secrets their government is desperate to hide. Brace yourself for a breathless journey filled with intense action, shifting alliances, and a fight for survival.
13-18 Years 318 Pages
N/A /5
Legend

Legend

The Graphic Novel

The Republic is a nation divided by extreme wealth and crushing poverty, locked in endless warfare. Fifteen-year-old June is a military prodigy born to the Republic's highest elite, groomed to lead and conquer. On the opposite side of the spectrum, fifteen-year-old Day is a child of the slums and the government's most notorious outlaw. Their worlds are destined never to intersect until June's older brother is brutally murdered, and Day becomes the primary suspect. Experience the thrilling cat-and-mouse chase of this dystopian masterpiece brought to life through dynamic, full-color illustrations. As June hunts the elusive criminal and Day fights desperately to protect his family, they both stumble upon shocking government secrets that alter everything they know. Step into a vibrant graphic novel adaptation filled with breathtaking action and devastating betrayals, where two enemies must uncover the truth before their corrupt society destroys them both.
13-18 Years 164 Pages
N/A /5
Dive into the thrilling world of DC's iconic heroes with this incredible collection featuring three standalone novels by #1 New York Times bestselling authors. Explore the gripping origin stories and early adventures of Wonder Woman, Batman, and Catwoman before they became the legends we know. First, discover Diana in Wonder Woman: Warbringer. Before she wields the Lasso of Truth, she is a fierce Amazonian princess whose journey to becoming one of the world's greatest heroes is just beginning. Then, step into Gotham City with Batman: Nightwalker. Meet a young, reckless Bruce Wayne, who must navigate a dangerous game where a mysterious new foe might be his worst enemy. Finally, get ready for Catwoman: Soulstealer, as Selina Kyle emerges as Gotham's most captivating thief, ready to reclaim her city with a dangerous new plan. Perfect for fans of powerful YA fantasy, action, and adventure, this collection brings you deep into the hearts and minds of these beloved characters as they find their strength, fight for justice, and forge their destinies.
13-18 Years 304 Pages
N/A /5
Sometimes the world feels overwhelming, and finding a reason to keep looking forward can be difficult. This powerful collection of essays and letters is written directly to you by some of the most beloved young adult authors today. When life knocks you down, these writers are here to offer a hand up. They share their personal struggles, their moments of doubt, and the specific ways they found light in the darkest corners. You will discover stories about overcoming obstacles, fighting for what is right, and recognizing your own inner strength. The voices in this collection understand the unique challenges you face as a teen today. They do not offer empty promises; instead, they provide real, grounded encouragement to help you build a better future. Whether you need a spark of inspiration, a reminder that you are not alone, or a push to stand up and use your voice, these heartfelt messages will stay with you long after the final page.
13-18 Years 306 Pages
N/A /5
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