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
“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
I have had this book on my shelf since BEA 2015. It's visually stunning, but so intimidating in its size. Now that I have read it, I regret waiting so long to join team Illuminae. This book was so much more than I was expecting.
1. The visual presentation was incredible. This MUST be read as a physical book. (This, coming for one who only reads 1 physical book per week. I 3 my Kindle.) The graphics and layouts were a huge part of the experience for me, and like I said, I prefer ebooks.
2. The story. Wow! I cannot imagine the amount of time that went into figuring out how to lay that all out. The intricacies and the way Kaufman and Kristoff wove the pieces together -- genius.
3. The romance. This was such an epic romance. My heart ached, my eyes teared, and I swooned.
You have me until the last star in the galaxy dies. You have me.
Seriously!!!!!! (insert hearts, flowers, rainbows, and unicorns here)
4. The action. There are so many edge of your seat moments, your heart will physically hurt from working so hard.
I loved this book, and cannot wait for Gemini to arrive!!!
