Renegades (#1 Renegades)

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The Age of Anarchy has ended and the world is now lovingly protected by a council of superheroes called The Renegades.  Teenage Nova lives and works with the Anarchists, a band of underground anti-heroes bent on causing chaos and mayhem.  After a decade of nursing her own personal grievances and honing her superpowers, Nova has a score to settle.  What better way to learn more about your enemies than infiltrating their ranks?  Nova successfully auditions to join the good guys and become a Renegade, all the while hiding her true identity as the diabolical Nightmare. This is a fantastic action-packed read for fans of the superhero genre – and even for those of us who claim not to be (I began this book reluctantly but am now dying for the sequel to be published after a rather dramatic cliffhanger ending).  With themes of friendship, family, justice, and a hint of romance, this is an engrossing story for readers aged 12+.  This book desperately needs to be made into a movie; Hollywood take note. - Tiffany

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A high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal . . . . From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer comes the New York Times-bestselling YA novel Renegades. Secret Identities.Extraordinary Powers.She wants vengeance. He wants justice. The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies--humans with extraordinary abilities--who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice--and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both. Praise for Renegades: A New York Times bestsellerA Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next List Selection "Starts with a tragic bang and ends with a shocking disclosure, keeping readers spinning in a blur of fierce action and emotional drama along the way." --RT Book Reviews "Blends sci-fi and action like a young adult X-Men novel, asking what it means to be a hero and what it means to be a villain." --Paste Magazine "Beyond the capes and masks is a strikingly grounded story of star-crossed would-be lovers, deception, and the recognition that most of humanity exists between the extremes of good and evil." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Tackles a familiar genre in a brand new way." --Hypable.com "A fully realized new world with compelling characters and just enough edge-of-your-seat action to rival thebiggest on-screen adaptation." --Bustle "Exciting. . . . perfect for yourFall #TBR list." --PopSugar.com "Even reluctant fans of hero fantasies will fall for the smart plot and wonderful world-building. Prepare to fangirl." --Justine Magazine "Delivers a balance between intricate world-building and fast-paced action sequences. . . . Back-stabbing, plot twists, and hidden agendas will have readers turning pages in an attempt to discover the truth." --School Library Journal "The world is exceptionally well crafted, particularly the complex backstory of the rise of prodigies among humans, and the secondary cast of villains and heroes could give Marvel and DC a run for their money." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Recommended Don't miss these other books from #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling author Marissa Meyer: The Lunar Chronicles: CinderScarletCress WinterStars AboveFairest The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2 Renegades: Renegades: Book OneHeartless

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Marissa Meyer is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and three demanding cats. She's a fan of most things geeky (Sailor Moon, Firefly, any occasion that requires a costume), and has been in love with fairy tales since she was a child.