New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu (www.marielu.org) graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one boyfriend, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.
Praise for Marie Lu’s New York
Times bestseller LEGEND:
From USA TODAY:
"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a Legend in the
making."
From ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:
“Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!”
From THE NEW YORK TIMES:
“Legend doesn’t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.”
From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
“An action-packed love story full of inventive
details.”
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
“Lu’s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to
come. ”
STARRED REVIEW from KIRKUS REVIEWS:
“A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles.
This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a
cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.”
STARRED REVIEW from BOOKLIST:
“[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you’ve got
the makings for a potent sequel.”
STARRED REVIEW from VOYA:
“A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only
a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal
to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed
a great feat—emulating a highly successful young adult series while
staying true to her own voice. Legend will
give Hunger Games fans something worthwhile to read.”
STARRED REVIEW from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION:
“This book stands out . . .”
FROM KAMI GARCIA, New York Times bestselling co-author of
the Beautiful Creatures trilogy
“A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing
is what it seems—Legend is impossible to put down and
even harder to forget.”
FROM SARAH REES BRENNAN, author of The Demon Lexicon trilogy
“A compelling dystopic world, with diverse characters, high tension
and political intrigue. [If] you liked the Hunger Games,
you'll love this.”
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From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
“Marie Lu has beaten the curse with Prodigy. . . it has all
the chivalry of Robin Hood and all the shine and grime
of Blade Runner . . . The well-drawn worlds, political
undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all
feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second
fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.”
From THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS:
“. . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury
of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be
shaken . . .”
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
“Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her
sequel to Legend…taut and insightful.”
STARRED REVIEW from SHELF AWARENESS:
“Stunning follow-up to Legend . . . The thrilling
action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans
of Divergent.”
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