Renegades by Marissa Meyer is a young adult superhero novel that intelligently tackles the questions that superpower narratives often face. Set in a future where people possess superpowers, the story follows the Renegades, the good guys, and the Anarchists, the bad guys, blurring the lines between their intentions. The book weaves suspense and intrigue as it delves into the lives of characters grappling with their powers and the consequences of their actions, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged.
The plot of Renegades unfolds with a mix of action-packed sequences and character-driven arcs that explore themes of trust, responsibility, and the complexities of heroism and villainy. Marissa Meyer's writing style captures the essence of a superhero story, drawing readers into a world where characters like Nova navigate between right and wrong, challenging the conventional notions of heroes and villains. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations, setting the stage for a gripping series that leaves them eager for more.
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Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in the book, primarily through the relationship between the main characters, Nova and Adrian.
From The Publisher:
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 bestseller
A Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next List Selection
"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
Don't miss these other books from #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling author Marissa Meyer:
The Lunar Chronicles:
Cinder
Scarlet
Cress
Winter
Stars Above
Fairest
The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book
Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1
Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2
Renegades:
Renegades: Book One
Heartless
Ratings (73)
Incredible (20) | |
Loved It (29) | |
Liked It (13) | |
It Was OK (5) | |
Did Not Like (4) | |
Hated It (2) |
Reader Stats (183):
Read It (77) | |
Currently Reading (2) | |
Want To Read (87) | |
Did Not Finish (5) | |
Not Interested (12) |
6 comment(s)
Mar 2, 2018 - content; trying too hard
As someone who has loved Marissa Meyer's other books, this is not something I thought would ever happen, but I truly didn't like this book. It relied so much on different tropes that I knew where the story was going from the beginning almost. Nothing was surprising or shocking to me. The characters seemed flat and 1-dimensional and the world felt so contrived. I wish I could give this a higher rating, but I can't.
****3.0****
Review Soon.
Superheroes, found family, clean romance, inner moral struggles, hero and Villan pov, characters change and grow
Brooooo.....Why did it have to end with a cliffhanger??
A lot of fun! Very much leaning into superhero tropes without being cheesy over the top.
What can you read after
Renegades?
About the Author:
Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles series, as well as the graphic novel Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1, and The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book. Her first stand alone novel, Heartless, was also a #1 New York Times bestseller. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and their two daughters.
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