Book Overview
For fans of Marie Lu comes the first book in an epic series that bends the sci-fi genre into a new dimension. "A truly beautiful novel that redefines the form. --Victoria Aveyard, bestselling author of Red Queen This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she'd have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded.
The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that's little more than a speck at the edge of the universe. Now with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra--who are barely even talking to each other--are forced to evacuate with a hostile warship in hot pursuit.
But their problems are just getting started. A plague has broken out and is mutating with terrifying results; the fleet's AI may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what's really going on. As Kady hacks into a web of data to find the truth, it's clear the only person who can help her is the ex-boyfriend she swore she'd never speak to again.
Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents--including emails, maps, files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and more--Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes.
"Prepare yourselves for Illuminae." --EW.com
" Y]ou're not in for an ordinary novel experience. . . ." --Bustle.com
"A truly interactive experience. . . . A fantastically fun ride." --MTV.com ★ " O]ut-of-this-world awesome." --Kirkus Reviews, starred ★ "...stylistically mesmerizing." --Publishers Weekly, starred ★ " A]n arresting visual experience."--Booklist, starred ★ " A] game-changer." --Shelf Awareness, starred "Brace yourself. You're about to be immersed in a mindscape that you'll never want to leave." --Marie Lu, bestselling author of the Legend trilogy Genre: Undefinable. Novel: Unforgettable. --Kami Garcia, bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of Unbreakable "An exuberant mix of space opera, romance, zombies, hackers, and political thrills." --Scott Westerfeld, bestselling author of Zeroes and Uglies
"Stunningly creative. Smart, funny, and romantic." --Veronica Rossi, bestselling author of Under the Never Sky "This is one of those rare books that will truly keep your heart pounding." --Beth Revis, bestselling author of Across the Universe "This book is xxxxing awesome."
--Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone
The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that's little more than a speck at the edge of the universe. Now with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra--who are barely even talking to each other--are forced to evacuate with a hostile warship in hot pursuit.
But their problems are just getting started. A plague has broken out and is mutating with terrifying results; the fleet's AI may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what's really going on. As Kady hacks into a web of data to find the truth, it's clear the only person who can help her is the ex-boyfriend she swore she'd never speak to again.
Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents--including emails, maps, files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and more--Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes.
"Prepare yourselves for Illuminae." --EW.com
" Y]ou're not in for an ordinary novel experience. . . ." --Bustle.com
"A truly interactive experience. . . . A fantastically fun ride." --MTV.com ★ " O]ut-of-this-world awesome." --Kirkus Reviews, starred ★ "...stylistically mesmerizing." --Publishers Weekly, starred ★ " A]n arresting visual experience."--Booklist, starred ★ " A] game-changer." --Shelf Awareness, starred "Brace yourself. You're about to be immersed in a mindscape that you'll never want to leave." --Marie Lu, bestselling author of the Legend trilogy Genre: Undefinable. Novel: Unforgettable. --Kami Garcia, bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of Unbreakable "An exuberant mix of space opera, romance, zombies, hackers, and political thrills." --Scott Westerfeld, bestselling author of Zeroes and Uglies
"Stunningly creative. Smart, funny, and romantic." --Veronica Rossi, bestselling author of Under the Never Sky "This is one of those rare books that will truly keep your heart pounding." --Beth Revis, bestselling author of Across the Universe "This book is xxxxing awesome."
--Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0553499114
ISBN13:9780553499117
Release Date:October 2015
Publisher:Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Length:608 Pages
Weight:1.95 lbs.
Dimensions:2.0" x 6.5" x 9.1"
Age Range:12 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Jumpy goodness
Published by Renee , 4 years ago
I just. NO WORDS!!! I have been mass reading all day so I could finish this and it was so worth it. I can not wait to read the rest of the series... Now I need to order them.
Space! Viruses! Evil Robots!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 6 years ago
Great mix of science fiction. Also love the unique writing format.
Well that was a wild ride!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 years ago
Ebook could never do this justice. This book is art. In itself, that was amazing to have in my hands. This was written in such a unique format. A compilation of chats, emails, maps of battleships, and more. It reminded me a bit of Battlestar Galactica on the urgency of impending doom. A bit Asimov with an AI you aren't sure is good or bad. A twist of Umbrella Corporation. I was hesitant at the formatting at how it would be, but I got sucked in so quickly and couldn't put it down.
Super Duper Good!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago
Oh my... This book was great. It's probably my new favorite book, ever.
It sucks you right in and doesn't let go. There's so much going on, a little bit for everyone. Science fiction, horror (I thought so, but I'm a scaredy cat, so), and some romance.
Ugh, it was so good. Anyway, it's told through different files, like interviews and chats and etc. The story is stunning and the pages are beautiful.
This isn't the most professional review, but hopefully, I got my point across... Yeah, I would definitely recommend.
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