Third-person narration builds suspense as it shifts between Nova and Adrian, a Renegade with his own secrets the worldbuilding details and many combat sequences will captivate devotees of superhero comics. 'In a vividly dark and fully imagined universe where special abilities are feared unless they can be strictly controlled and labeled, Meyer celebrates and subverts popular superhero tropes while mining the gray area between malevolence and virtue. Praise for Renegades, Book One of the Renegades Trilogy:Ī Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next List Selection This enticing mix of superhero adventures and budding love story also tackles hefty ethical issues, and Meyer masterfully manipulates plot and characters to send readers racing for the last page and regret reaching it, especially when they're met by its suspenseful cliff-hanger. 'Adrian and Nova, two teen superheroes, have a lot in common: a problematic hidden identity, a secret plan to avenge a family member’s death, and a growing attraction to each other that is impossible to indulge simply because of who they are. the page-turner conclusion will leave readers eager for the final installment.' - Publishers Weekly

'Meyer is fantastic with superpowers, and the best moments in the book involve ingenious or breathtaking displays of ability, as well as entertaining hints of a centuries-long prodigy history.

The line between good and evil has been blurred, but what's clear to them both is that too much power could mean the end of their city – and the world – as they know it. In this second installment of the Renegades trilogy, Nova, Adrian, and the rest of their crew – Ruby, Oscar, and Danna - are faced with escalating crime in Gatlon City, while covert weapons and conflicting missions have Nova and Adrian questioning not only their beliefs about justice, but also the feelings they have for each other. Nova wants vengeance against the so-called heroes who once failed her when she needed them most.īut as Nova, her feelings for Adrian are deepening, despite the fact that he is the son of her sworn enemies and, unbeknownst to Nova, he has some dangerous secrets of his own. She works with Adrian’s patrol unit to protect the weak and maintain order in Gatlon City.Īs Nightmare, she is an Anarchist - a group of of villains who are determined to destroy the Renegades.

Nova’s double life is about to get a lot more complicated:Īs Insomnia, she is a full-fledged member of the Renegades, a syndicate of powerful and beloved superheroes. The Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the New York Times-bestselling Renegades by Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles.

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