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