Description: Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, MORTAL THINGS is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter and A Darker Shade of Magic.
Brief description: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 15 novels, including Legend, Red City, The Young Elites, Warcross, Skyhunter, and Stars and Smoke. She graduated from the University of Southern California and initially jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing games, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.
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"Marie Lu exquisitely explores what it means to be human against the dangerous allure of immortals. Imagination and power, love and yearning, hope and betrayal--Mortal Things has it all. A riveting, magical read that is impossible to put down." --Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Divine Rivals "A haunting dance between the mortal and immortal worlds--Mortal Things is a dark dream of a book. I was immediately drawn in, tangled up in love and mystery, death and lies. Marie Lu continues to entrance me!" --Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Red Queen series and the Realm Breaker trilogy"A mesmerizing opener into a world steered by the gods and their games. Mortal Things is contemporary fantasy at its best--each revelation altering the balance between humanity and unfathomable cosmic fate. Marie Lu is unrivaled when it comes to an enthralling tale." --Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights
"An epic, twisty, and vividly imagined tale of star-crossed love like only Marie Lu can write. I was gripped from the very first page to the last." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"Mortal Things is a dark and lovely dream of a book, haunted by lost souls and hungry gods. I don't know how she keeps doing it, but I'm so grateful to have a new Marie Lu world to fall in love with." --Alix E. Harrow, New York Times-bestselling author "With unforgettable characters, wicked twists, and exhilarating tension simmering through its dark heart, Mortal Things is an absolute must read--I couldn't put it down!" -- Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times-bestselling author "Mortal Things is the divine fantasy we've been waiting for -- a lush, gods-and-mortals romance brimming with slow burn tension, betrayal, and the agonizing question of how far love can push us past the limits of our humanity." -- Adrienne Young, New York Times-bestselling author of Fallen City "Addictive, haunting, and achingly romantic, Mortal Things is a love letter to being mortal. In a world that tells us to be anything but, Marie Lu has crafted an epic tale where the most powerful thing we can do is insist on staying human." -- Kristen Ciccarelli, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Heartless Hunter
"Vibrant worldbuilding and a psychologically complex, racially diverse cast distinguish this hopeful tale of fate and agency. . . . Nuanced relationships, visceral stakes, and candid narration enthrall from cover to cover." --Publishers Weekly "Lu weaves an intricate universe . . . A richly crafted fantasy that explores the sacrifices one is willing to make for love." --Kirkus Reviews "Veteran Lu flexes her gift of respecting young readers' intelligence and maturity, not holding back from sophisticated concepts. Fans of the Chosen One trope as well as trial-based narratives will find much to savor and be pleasantly surprised by Lu's refreshing twists...there is an intriguing balance of medical and magical ways of knowing...Lu's duology opener is a fast-paced, emotional story that will speak to repeat fans and easily welcome new ones. -Gina Collett, School Library Journal "A story about how all our tiny decisions have ripple effects across the universe, the divinity of mortality, and what we're willing to give up to save those we love. With an unforeseen twist and an ending that requires a sequel, this will surely leave readers clamoring for more." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for Marie Lu: "Marie Lu always delivers."--Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times-bestselling author "Every book she writes is a knockout. Marie Lu is magic."--Tahereh Mafi, #1 New York Times-bestselling author