Marie Lu
Marie Lu
Author • Illustratorb. 1984-07-11 · From China, citizen of United States- Books
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Marie Lu is a #1 New York Times bestselling American author of young adult and adult speculative fiction, best known for the Legend trilogy, The Young Elites trilogy, the Warcross duology, the Skyhunter duology, and Batman: Nightwalker in the DC Icons series.
Born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, she immigrated to the United States at age five and grew up between Texas and Louisiana. She graduated from the University of Southern California and worked in the video game industry as an artist before becoming a full-time writer. She now lives in Los Angeles.
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Young Adult Fantasy Dystopian Science Fiction Fiction
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Marie Lu has several distinct series, and each series should be read in its internal order. The Legend series begins with "Legend," the Young Elites series starts with "The Young Elites," and the Warcross series begins with "Warcross." Her DC Icons novels are standalone stories.
The "Legend" series has been optioned for film adaptation. Additionally, "Warcross" has been optioned for a television series.
Marie Lu is recognized for her fast-paced narratives, often featuring strong protagonists navigating complex, high-stakes worlds. Her stories frequently explore themes of identity, rebellion, and moral ambiguity within dystopian or fantastical settings.