Renegades by Marisa Meyer takes place in a dystopian world where humans with different abilities create peace and order in a once-crumbled society. Nova, our main character, despises the Renegades. She creates a plan to destroy the Renegades and bring back power to her side, the Anarchists. However, she meets Adrian, a renegade with a huge secret and an enticing personality. Although Nova is very loyal, will it last forever?

This book had me wanting more from the start. The character development throughout the book is very relatable, as most characters are developing a sense of what happens beyond what they hear. The plot wasn’t too rushed, and I liked how the plot wasn’t just about romance but about Nova finding out who she is. Another thing I like about this book is how it can create a good story that lasts longer than one book. All three books in the series gave me the same excitement and desire to be in the book myself. I recommend this book to people looking to start a new dystopian series or those who enjoy other books by Marisa Meyer.

Rating: 5/5

Review by: Sylvie Kay

Sylvie is a teen volunteer at West Los Angeles Library. She is an 11th grader at Santa Monica High School.

—Carrie Davies, Young Adult Librarian, West Los Angeles Branch Library