Illuminae

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2015.
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English

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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   ? “[O]ut-of-this-world awesome.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred   ? “…stylistically mesmerizing.” —Publishers Weekly, starred   ? “[A]n arresting visual experience.”—Booklist, starred    ? “[A] game-changer.” —Shelf Awareness, starred“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

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Bering, Emma Narrator
Bermingham, Sile Narrator
Cast, Full Narrator
Farr, Kimberly Narrator
Gesell, Ryan Narrator
ISBN
9780553499124
9781101916650
9780553499117
9780553499148
9780553499131

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  • Illuminae (Illuminae files Volume 1) Cover
  • Gemina (Illuminae files Volume 2) Cover
  • Obsidio (Illuminae files Volume 3) Cover

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Kady and Ezra's (Illuminae) home planet is suddenly attacked. Octavia (Conspiracy) discovers a plot against a neighboring alien race. Teens fight to stop deceptive organizations in these fast-paced science fiction reads. -- Stephen Ashley
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In these suspenseful, high-stakes science fiction books, a large cast of teen characters find themselves on a spaceship in a race against time. Alone is haunting while Illuminae leans toward irreverent, but both stories offer dramatic stories of survival. -- Tirzah Price
Though Illuminae is told in documents and Forgotten City in traditional prose, both fast-paced science fiction thrillers follow teens fighting for survival against an evil corporation with unexpected twists along the way. -- Stephen Ashley
Fleeing from violence only leads to more danger for the teen space colonists in these suspenseful science fiction tales. The Disasters is funnier than the intense Illuminae, which is written in an innovative "found footage" style. -- Rebecca Honeycutt

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