Marie Lu

Marie Lu is an American young adult author, best known for her dystopian series 'Legend' and the 'Young Elites' series. She was born in China and moved to the United States at the age of five. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in the video game industry.

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  1. 1. Legend

    Set in a dystopian future where the United States has fractured into warring nations, the story follows two teenagers from radically different backgrounds. One is a notorious criminal, known for his intelligence and ability to elude capture, while the other is a prodigious student and soldier, working for the government in hopes of avenging her brother's death. Their paths cross when the soldier is tasked with hunting down the criminal, leading to a cat-and-mouse game that unveils a web of lies and corruption. As they learn more about each other and the dark secrets of their society, they must decide where their loyalties lie and what they're willing to fight for.

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  2. 2. Warcross

    In a future where a virtual reality game called Warcross dominates global culture, a young hacker and bounty hunter named Emika Chen struggles to make ends meet. After accidentally glitching herself into the game's international championship, she is unexpectedly recruited by the game's creator to uncover a security threat. As she delves deeper into the virtual world, Emika uncovers a sinister plot that could have real-world consequences, forcing her to navigate complex alliances and her own feelings as she races against time to save the game and herself.

  3. 3. The Young Elites

    Set in a Renaissance-inspired world, the story follows Adelina Amouteru, a survivor of a deadly blood fever that left her with mysterious powers and a marked appearance. As she grapples with her newfound abilities and the societal rejection of those like her, known as the Young Elites, Adelina is drawn into a secretive group of similarly gifted individuals. Struggling with her dark impulses and the desire for acceptance, she navigates a treacherous path of power, betrayal, and self-discovery, ultimately questioning the nature of good and evil in a world that fears and hunts her kind.

  4. 4. The Kingdom Of Back

    Set in the 18th century, this enchanting tale follows the journey of Nannerl Mozart, a gifted musician overshadowed by her younger brother, Wolfgang. As she grapples with the constraints of her era, which limits her potential due to her gender, Nannerl discovers a magical realm called the Kingdom of Back. This fantastical world offers her a chance to fulfill her dreams and ambitions, but at a cost. Through a blend of historical fiction and fantasy, the story explores themes of ambition, sibling rivalry, and the sacrifices one makes for their dreams.

  5. 5. Champion

    In a world where the Republic teeters on the brink of war, June and Day find themselves caught in a web of political intrigue and personal sacrifice. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of power and loyalty, their bond is tested by the looming threat of a deadly plague and the demands of leadership. With the fate of their nation hanging in the balance, they must confront their past and make heart-wrenching decisions that could alter the course of their lives and the future of their people forever.

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  6. 6. Prodigy

    In a dystopian future where the United States has fractured into warring nations, two teenagers, June and Day, find themselves caught in a web of political intrigue and rebellion. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Republic, they must confront their own beliefs and loyalties while uncovering secrets that could change the fate of their world. With their lives and the future of their nation at stake, they must decide who to trust and what sacrifices they are willing to make for the greater good.

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  7. 7. Skyhunter

    In a world ravaged by war and oppression, a young warrior named Talin finds herself as part of the elite fighting force known as the Strikers, who are the last line of defense against the oppressive Karensa Federation. As a refugee from a conquered nation, Talin is driven by a fierce determination to protect her new home, Mara. When a mysterious prisoner with extraordinary abilities is captured, Talin must decide whether to trust him as they uncover secrets that could change the course of the war. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to challenge the might of the Federation and ignite hope in a world on the brink of despair.

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  8. 8. Batman

    On the eve of his eighteenth birthday, Bruce Wayne’s impulsive pursuit of a high-tech criminal group terrorizing Gotham lands him with community service at Arkham Asylum, where he meets Madeleine, a brilliant and enigmatic inmate linked to the Nightwalkers targeting the city’s elite. As he’s drawn into a perilous game of manipulation and trust, he must decipher her cryptic clues to stop the escalating attacks while confronting his privilege, fear, and growing sense of responsibility that will shape his future as a vigilante.

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  9. 9. レジェンド

    In a militarized future America, prodigy June — groomed for the Republic’s elite — is sent to track the nation’s most-wanted criminal, a charismatic fugitive blamed for the attack that killed her brother. Their cat-and-mouse chase turns into an uneasy alliance as they uncover government cover-ups, a deadly pathogen, and corruption that forces them to confront loyalty, revenge, and the cost of exposing the truth.

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