A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller "Cinematically imagined. An exciting, layered, action-filled tale ." -- Kirkus Reviews "Paradoxes abound and readers will glory in them all." -- Booklist "Suspense and high-action fights make this plot-driven story both fast-paced and brutal ." -- School Library Journal "Lu ( The Kingdom of Back and Legend ) creates a devastating, war-torn world, built upon the wreckage of a technologically advanced society. Readers will eagerly await a follow-up to this engrossing dystopian novel , which searingly interrogates traumas of war, immigration, and imperialism." -- Publishers Weekly "Lu ably balances lightning-fast action and stirring battles with romance , weaving in enough bits of cultural history to give the story some grounding. This hearty but small group of Talin, Red, and a few more allies face formidable odds in the next outing, and readers will likely eagerly await news on how they fare.

" -- The Bulletin "This tale of intrigue, alliances, and love will draw Legend fans and new readers into a fascinating world whose combined layers of privilege and surveillance draw comparisons to many present-day social ills." -- Publishers Weekly "Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend . taut and insightful." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh." -- Los Angeles Times "Clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken." -- New York Journal of Books "[Lu] has given this beautifully crafted series the ending it deserved." -- Booklist.