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Illuminae (Illuminae Files #1)

by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Illuminae (Illuminae Files #1)

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ISBN13: 9780553499117
ISBN10: 0553499114
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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.

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.

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“[A] game-changer.” Shelf Awareness, starred

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“[A]n arresting visual experience.” Booklist, starred

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“…stylistically mesmerizing.” Publishers Weekly, starred

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“[O]ut-of-this-world awesome.” Kirkus Reviews, starred

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Sappho , February 01, 2018 (view all comments by Sappho)
The characters and plot were really enjoyable and the writing was so good I had trouble taking my time on it and really trying to enjoy it! It felt real and intimate to read what was going on with the characters. It was truly amazing and one of a kind!

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Larena , July 31, 2016 (view all comments by Larena)
This is a book that readers will race to finish to find out just what is going on and how things will turn out for Kady and Ezra. Knowing this is the beginning of a trilogy will thrill readers but also have them upset to find out they need to wait for the next book to come out. Told in a very unique and original way the story pulls the reader in and doesn’t let go even after they finish the book. It will be very interesting to see how the next two books read. The characters are very interesting and they move the story along at a lightning fast pace. Anyone that enjoys space and sci-fi will love this book and even those that don’t will fall in love with this book.

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Booky McReady , January 22, 2016 (view all comments by Booky McReady)
Girl breaks up with her boyfriend, planet gets destroyed, and then there’s the viral outbreak… If you aren’t curious yet, then maybe the format will grab your attention. Hacked e-mails, video transcriptions, ship records… You get the idea. Kady and Ezra end up on separate evacuation ships after their mining colony is destroyed by a ruthless enemy. Despite tragic losses, they start to make new lives for themselves on board, moving on without their home and without each other. Things are bad, but there’s hope. Then things get worse. A plague has appeared and starts to turn shipmates into vicious beasts, who brutally savage anyone who get in their path. Oh, and the AI on one of the ships is taking matters into its own hands. I adore the unconventional formatting, but all of that would be wasted if there wasn’t a compelling story behind it. Action, adventure, romance, science, horror… there’s an excellent mix of all these things. Kady is my favorite, with her ambition, tech skills, and grit. I’m thrilled that there are two more books to come. I don’t buy many hardcovers, but I have zero regrets with this one.

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JK , January 02, 2016 (view all comments by JK)
Whoa. Wow. The format took a little getting used to, but I really liked it. The story is told through military reports, surveillance logs, chats, emails, observations, and transcripts. Once I hit page 145, I couldn't stop. I binge read until the end. I recommend this to anyone looking for a different kind of read. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi, thriller, and YA fans.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780553499117
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
10/20/2015
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Series info:
Illuminae Files
Pages:
599
Height:
9.00
Width:
5.75
Thickness:
2.25
Series Number:
1
Age Range:
14 and up
Grade Range:
9 and up
Illustration:
Yes
Author:
Amie Kaufman
Author:
Jay Kristoff
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy

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