{"product_id":"9781250078377","title":"Archenemies","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eArchenemies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Marissa Meyer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling \u003ci\u003eRenegades \u003c\/i\u003eby Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime is running out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTogether, they can save the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut they each other’s worst nightmare.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNova’s double life is about to get a lot more complicated:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Insomnia, she is a full-fledged member of the Renegades, a syndicate of powerful and beloved superheroes. She works with Adrian’s patrol unit to protect the weak and maintain order in Gatlon City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Nightmare, she is an Anarchist - a group of of villains who are determined to destroy the Renegades. Nova wants vengeance against the so-called heroes who once failed her when she needed them most.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as Nova, her feelings for Adrian are deepening, despite the fact that he is the son of her sworn enemies and, unbeknownst to Nova, he has some dangerous secrets of his own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this second installment of the Renegades trilogy, Nova, Adrian, and the rest of their crew – Ruby, Oscar, and Danna -- are faced with escalating crime in Gatlon City, while covert weapons and conflicting missions have Nova and Adrian questioning not only their beliefs about justice, but also the feelings they have for each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe line between good and evil has been blurred, but what's clear to them both is that too much power could mean the end of their city – and the world – as they know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Meyer is fantastic with superpowers, and the best moments in the book involve ingenious or breathtaking displays of ability, as well as entertaining hints of a centuries-long prodigy history. . . the page-turner conclusion will leave readers eager for the final installment.\" \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Adrian and Nova, two teen superheroes, have a lot in common: a problematic hidden identity, a secret plan to avenge a family member’s death, and a growing attraction to each other that is impossible to indulge simply because of who they are. ...\u003cb\u003eThis enticing mix of superhero adventures and budding love story also tackles hefty ethical issues, and Meyer masterfully manipulates plot and characters to send readers racing for the last page \u003c\/b\u003eand regret reaching it, especially when they're met by its suspenseful cliff-hanger.   —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRenegades\u003c\/i\u003e, Book One of the Renegades Trilogy:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next List Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a vividly dark and fully imagined universe where special abilities are feared unless they can be strictly controlled and labeled, Meyer celebrates and subverts popular superhero tropes while mining the gray area between malevolence and virtue.\u003c\/b\u003e Third-person narration builds suspense as it shifts between Nova and Adrian, a Renegade with his own secrets; the worldbuilding details and many combat sequences will captivate devotees of superhero comics. 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.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Tackles a familiar genre in a brand new way.\" \u003c\/b\u003e—Hypable.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA fully realized new world with compelling characters\u003c\/b\u003e and just enough edge-of-your-seat action to rival the biggest on-screen adaptation?.\" —Bustle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Exciting. . . perfect for your Fall #TBR list.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —PopSugar.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Even reluctant fans of hero fantasies will fall for the \u003cb\u003esmart plot and wonderful world-building.\u003c\/b\u003e Prepare to fangirl.\" —\u003ci\u003eJustine Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Meyer delivers a balance between intricate world-building and fast-paced action sequences.\u003c\/b\u003e Nova’s childhood tragedy will draw sympathy from readers as they watch her integrate into the group of Renegades in order to seek vengeance. Back-stabbing, plot twists, and hidden agendas will have readers turning pages in an attempt to discover the truth.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Meyer smartly refrains from focusing totally on Adrian and Nova’s potential romance and instead fleshes the characters out as separate individuals with flaws and strengths, regrets and desires. ...\u003cb\u003eThe world is exceptionally well crafted, particularly the complex backstory of the rise of prodigies among humans, and the secondary cast of villains and heroes could give Marvel and DC a run for their money.\u003c\/b\u003e There’s a lot going on here besides cool names and superpowers, and the book earns both its hefty page count and its expected sequel.\" —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books,\u003c\/i\u003e Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250078377\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40678629769422,"sku":"9781250078377","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_fb3618c0-feda-4236-b836-fbf528187a93.jpg?v=1640058900","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250078377","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}