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Marie Lu

    11 luglio 1984

    Questa autrice crea romanzi avvincenti per giovani adulti, con una particolare predilezione per le ambientazioni distopiche che risuonano con i lettori. Il suo background come Art Director nell'industria dei videogiochi infonde nella sua narrazione una prospettiva unica e fantasiosa. I lettori sono attratti dalla sua capacità di creare mondi immersivi e storie coinvolgenti.

    The Evertree. Spirit Animals. Book 7
    Champion
    Penguin Minis: Legend
    Obsidio. Illuminae file
    Gemina
    La battaglia dei pugnali
    • La battaglia dei pugnali

      • 348pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Adelina Amouteru, a survivor of the devastating blood fever, bears the scars of her past—a silver mane, pale lashes, and a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her father views her as a malfetto, an abomination tarnishing their family's reputation. However, some survivors are rumored to possess extraordinary powers, becoming known as the Young Elites. Teren Santoro, leader of the Inquisition Axis, is tasked with hunting them down, believing them to be a threat to the nation. Yet, Teren harbors a dark secret of his own. Enzo Valenciano, a member of the Dagger Society, seeks to protect fellow Young Elites from Teren’s grasp. When the Daggers encounter Adelina, they realize her powers are unlike anything they've seen. Torn between trusting Enzo and viewing Teren as the enemy, Adelina finds herself in a web of conflict. As their paths intertwine, each character faces personal battles, with Adelina driven by a fierce desire for vengeance. She is determined to reclaim her power and turn the tables on those who have wronged her, ready to unleash the darkness within. It is her time to take control and exact her revenge.

      La battaglia dei pugnali
      3,9
    • Gemina

      • 672pagine
      • 24 ore di lettura

      A New York Times Bestseller now in paperback, this gripping second installment in the bestselling series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff continues the thrilling sci-fi saga that began with a breakout hit. Moving to a space station at the galaxy's edge was always set to ruin Hanna's social life, but it takes a deadly turn. Onboard Jump Station Heimdall, Hanna, the pampered daughter of the station captain, and Nik, a reluctant member of a crime family, face the harsh realities of their new home. Meanwhile, Kady Grant and the Hypatia are en route to Heimdall with alarming news of the Kerenza invasion. When an elite BeiTech strike team attacks, Hanna and Nik must unite to protect their station. As alien predators begin to eliminate residents and a wormhole malfunction threatens the space-time continuum, their fight for survival escalates. The stakes are higher than ever, with the fate of the Hypatia—and potentially the universe—resting on their shoulders. Presented through a dynamic mix of emails, IMs, classified files, and schematics, this installment raises the tension of the series, delivering an enthralling narrative that promises to leave readers breathless.

      Gemina
      4,6
    • Obsidio. Illuminae file

      • 720pagine
      • 26 ore di lettura

      Asha Grant è approdata su Kerenza per sfuggire al suo passato. Peccato che questo l'abbia appena raggiunta. La ragazza è sopravvissuta all'assalto della BeiTech e da quel momento collabora in incognito con i pochi, disperati, coraggiosi membri della resistenza mentre, nel frattempo, si domanda cosa fare del segreto che tiene nascosto. L'ultima cosa che immaginava era di doversi preoccupare del suo ex, Rhys Lindstrom, appena sbarcato sul pianeta e più bello che mai nella sua uniforme BeiTech nuova fiammante. Chi può dirle con certezza se il ragazzo sarà per lei una via d'uscita o la garanzia che non se ne andrà mai viva da quel sasso congelato? Asha non è l'unica nei guai: la banda di sopravvissuti guidati da sua cugina Kady sta tornando su Kerenza, ma non ha abbastanza ossigeno per il viaggio. Oltretutto dietro l'angolo potrebbe anche esserci il rischio di un ammutinamento, ma non saranno certo queste inezie a fermare il Gruppo Illuminae. Purtroppo il tempo non è dalla loro parte. La BeiTech ha pianificato lo sterminio di tutti i civili su Kerenza ed è a un passo dal realizzarlo: soltanto un miracolo può salvarli. E i miracoli, lo sanno tutti, sono soltanto probabilità statistiche... o no?

      Obsidio. Illuminae file
      4,5
    • Penguin Minis: Legend

      • 648pagine
      • 23 ore di lettura

      In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day--a famous criminal, and prodigy June--the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy

      Penguin Minis: Legend
      4,4
    • Champion

      • 369pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      The explosive finale to Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! He is a Legend. She is a Prodigy. Who will be Champion? June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high level military position. But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic’s border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country’s defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu’s bestselling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.

      Champion
      4,3
    • The Evertree. Spirit Animals. Book 7

      • 188pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have journeyed across Erdas, racing to stop a merciless foe. Now that journey is about to end. They must reach a place forgotten by time and face off against an ancient enemy breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him -- or the whole world will shatter. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan must reach a place forgotten by time and face off against an ancient enemy breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him, or the whole world will shatter. Book #7

      The Evertree. Spirit Animals. Book 7
      4,3
    • Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their lives. Day is believed dead having lost his own brother to an execution squad who thought they were assassinating him. June is now the Republic's most wanted traitor. Desperate for help, they turn to the Patriots - a vigilante rebel group sworn to bring down the Republic. But can they trust them or have they unwittingly become pawns in the most terrifying of political games?

      Prodigy
      4,3
    • In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day--a famous criminal, and prodigy June--the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy.

      Legend
      4,2
    • Warcross

      • 353pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      "When teenage coder Emika Chen hacks her way into the opening tournament of the Warcross Championships, she glitches herself into the game as well as a sinister plot with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire"--

      Warcross
      4,2
    • The thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from Marie Lu. There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen. Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She's turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge- victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but the darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy everything. When a new danger appears, Adelina must join the Daggers on a perilous quest in order to save herself and preserve her empire. But this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger . . .

      The midnight star
      4,1
    • Skyhunter

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Praise for the instant New York Times bestseller Skyhunter “Riveting.” —POPSUGAR “Action-packed.” —BuzzFeed “Fresh.” —Los Angeles Times “Exhilarating...a rollercoaster of a reading experience.” —The Nerd Daily A Quiet Place meets Attack on Titan in this unputdownable, adrenaline-laced novel. Strikers are loyal. With unparalleled, deadly fighting skills. With a willingness to do anything—including sacrifice their own lives—to defend Mara, the world’s last free nation. But to the very people she protects, Talin is seen as an outcast first and a Striker second. No matter what others think, Talin lets nothing distract her from keeping the evil Federation and its army of haunting, mutant beasts at bay. Until a mysterious prisoner shows up and disrupts Talin’s entire world. Is he a spy? A product of the Federation’s sinister experiments? The clock is ticking for Talin to unravel the prisoner’s secrets and discover whether he’s the weapon that will save—or destroy—them all. Explore the chilling realities of war and the power of hope in Skyhunter, with slow burn romance and nonstop action that will have you racing to the end.

      Skyhunter
      4,1
    • Rebel

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      *The book you've all been waiting for - the incredible conclusion to the Legend series* Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion . . . But never underestimate the Rebel. Eden Wing may be a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, but most people still know him only as Daniel Wing's little brother. A decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. But these days, he's all to ready to leave his past behind. As the two brothers struggle to accept who they've each become, a new danger creeps into the distance that's grown between them, and Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City's dark side, even his legendary brother can't save him. At least, not on his own . . . With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforgettable world of Legend for a truly grand finale.

      Rebel
      4,1
    • Vengeful in the aftermath of cruel betrayals by both family and friends, Adelina flees with her sister to build an army of fellow Young Elites in an effort to strike down the white-cloaked Inquisition Axis soldiers who nearly killed her.

      The Rose Society
      4,1
    • Explosive action and swoon-worthy suspense collide in this riveting conclusion to the Skyhunter duet from #1 New York Times -bestselling author Marie Lu

      Steelstriker
      4,0
    • Wildcard

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side. Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price. Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?

      Wildcard
      4,0
    • Icon and Inferno

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Ally Carter, the dazzling sequel to #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu's Stars and Smoke, is “a brilliant, breathtaking ride" ― Tahereh Mafi, #1 internationally bestselling author. A year has passed since superstar Winter Young last saw secret agent Sydney Cossette. After barely surviving their mission together in London -- and their intense chemistry -- they haven't talked since, though that hasn't stopped Winter from thinking about her nonstop. . . So when Sydney shows up at his studio with a new mission from Panacea, Winter has no choice but to accept. With no time to lose, the duo heads abroad to rescue a fellow agent -- only to learn he is none other than Sydney's ex. Of course, nothing is ever simple when it comes to Winter and Sydney. As old flames give way to new jealousies, they find themselves ensnared in yet another treacherous plot that's much more sinister than it seems. To make it out alive, they'll have to figure out how to be partners again -- and if they can resist something more.

      Icon and Inferno
      3,9
    • Legend: The Graphic Novel

      • 160pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a military prodigy. Born into the slums of the Republic’s Lake Sector, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives are not as sinister as they often they seem. One day June’s brother is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Now, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June tries desperately to avenge her brother’s death. And the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together and the lengths their country will go to in order to keep its secrets.

      Legend: The Graphic Novel
      3,9
    • Batman : Nightwalker

      • 288pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      The highly anticipated coming-of-age story for the world's greatest super hero- BATMAN by the # 1 New York Timesbestselling author Marie Lu. Returning home from his lavish eighteenth birthday party, Bruce Wayne stops a criminal's getaway - disobeying the police and crashing his car during the chase. Sentenced to community service in Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, he encounters some of the the city's most dangerous and mentally disturbed criminals. Among these, Bruce meets the intriguing Madeleine who has ties to the Nightwalker gang that is terrorizing Gotham City. She's a mystery Bruce has to unravel but can he trust her? The Nightwalkers target the rich, and Bruce's name is next on their list.

      Batman : Nightwalker
      3,8
    • Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only one Mozart. Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish--to be remembered forever. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age--her tyrannical father has made that much clear. And as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true--but his help may cost her everything. In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.

      The Kingdom of Back
      3,7
    • Stars and Smoke

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      *A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu!*'A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . . I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End'Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and lo[Bokinfo].

      Stars and Smoke
      3,7
    • Penguin Teen Game-Changers

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Take a sneak peek at five books guaranteed to reboot your bookshelf this fall!Note: This is a Sampler containing excerpts from five forthcoming books.WARCROSS By Marie Lu Mind-blowing science fictionJANE, UNLIMITEDBy Kristin Cashore Boundary-breaking fantasyTHERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSEBy Stephanie PerkinsChillingly smart horrorTHINGS I'M SEEING WITHOUT YOUBy Peter BognanniHeart-wrenching contemporaryFOREST OF A THOUSAND LANTERNSBy Julie C. DaoBreathtaking fractured fairy tale

      Penguin Teen Game-Changers
    • Red City

      Power Always Has a Price

      'What will you do, so that you matter? What mark will you leave, so that your existence was not in vain?'

      Red City
    • The Legend Trilogy Boxed Set

      Legend/Prodigy/Champion

      • 3volumi
      • 1088pagine
      • 39 ore di lettura

      The complete collection of Marie Lu's bestselling Legend trilogy: Legend, Prodigy, and Champion. Additional bonus material also included: Marie Lu’s Life Before Legend, original short stories offering a sneak peek at the lives of Day and June before they met.

      The Legend Trilogy Boxed Set
      4,6
    • The Warcross Box Set

      • 720pagine
      • 26 ore di lettura

      Discover the exhilarating world of Warcross in this stunning hardcover boxed set featuring both books in the dynamite duet from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu Featuring both Warcross and Wildcard in hardcover, this brand-new boxed set will transport readers to the neon-lit streets of Tokyo as teenage hacker Emika Chen races against the clock in this totally immersive sci-fi thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu.

      The Warcross Box Set
      4,4
    • Diese Graphic Novel basiert auf dem New-York-Times-Bestseller von Marie Lu und entführt den Leser in die düsteren Katakomben von Arkham Asylum, in dem Gothams gefährlichste Psychopathen gefangen sind. Ausgerechnet hier wird der junge Bruce Wayne zu Sozialstunden verdonnert und gerät in einen Strudel voller Gefahren und dunkler Geheimnisse.

      Batman: Nightwalker - Schatten der Nacht
      4,1
    • Weckruf zur Umkehr

      • 352pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Der Weg in die Grobstofflichkeit hat den Menschen mehr und mehr von seinem göttlichen Funken in ihm selbst entfernt. Die Versuchungen Lucifers, die durch eine egozentrische Lebensführung, die mehr auf Schein als auf die Wahrheit setzt, zu Tage treten, müssen wahrgenommen werden, während man sich gleichzeitig auf die Liebe Gottes besinnen soll. Als Durchgaben aus der feinstofflichen Welt erhielt Marie die Worte von Jesus, Erzengel Michael und vielen weiteren Engeln und Wesenheiten zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten. Alle haben eines gemeinsam: Es ist ein Weckruf zur Umkehr.

      Weckruf zur Umkehr
    • Legend - 2: Prodigy

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Tras escapar de las garras de la República, June y Day llegan a Vegas y se enteran de algo inimaginable: el Elector Primo acaba de morir, y su hijo Anden ocupará su puesto. Con la república al borde del caos, los dos se unen a un grupo rebelde de Patriotas que están dispuestos a rescatar al hermano pequeño de Day y facilitarles la huida a las Colonias. Los Patriotas solo les piden una cosa a cambio: que maten al nuevo Elector.

      Legend - 2: Prodigy
    • Moc má vždycky svou cenu. Alchymie je skryté umění proměny. V Angel City ji dva soupeřící zločinecké syndikáty prodávají ve formě drogy, která lidem dá vše, co si přejí: krásu, intelekt, charisma. Město tak balancuje na hraně mezi luxusem a zločinem, zdvořilými dohodami a krvavou válkou. Sam sní o úniku z chudoby a je ochotná riskovat cokoli, aby se dostala mezi členy Grand Central. Ari, vychovaný Lumines, je jejich největší zbraní. Kdysi se milovali, teď stojí na opačných stranách konfliktu – a ten může zničit město i je samotné.

      Rudé město
    • Red City

      Roman | Deutsche Ausgabe | Dark Urban Fantasy um einen magischen Bandenkrieg und eine verbotene Liebe

      • 592pagine
      • 21 ore di lettura
      Red City
    • WarCross 1 - 2

      Neue Regeln, neues Spiel. Das Spiel ist eröffnet

      • 2volumi
      WarCross 1 - 2