Fiction
Renegades
by Marissa Meyer · 2025 · 552 pages
★4.52· 329 ratings
Renegades
The Age of Anarchy Begins
In a world where prodigies are feared and persecuted, Ace Anarchy unites them to overthrow oppressive governments, leading to the Age of Anarchy. This era is marked by chaos and lawlessness, with villain gangs and ordinary people running rampant. Amidst the turmoil, the Renegades emerge as a beacon of hope, promising justice and order, and establishing themselves as the new rulers of Gatlon City. Young Nova Artino , a prodigy who never sleeps, witnesses the murder of her family by a hitman. Her father, who sought protection from the Renegades , was betrayed. Rescued by her uncle, Ace Anarchy ,
Theme 1: The Age of Anarchy Begins
This thread running through Renegades gives the story its emotional weight. Marissa Meyer weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.
Theme 2: Nova's Family Tragedy
Family and belonging sit at the heart of Renegades. Marissa Meyer examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.
Theme 3: Renegades Rise to Power
Renegades uses its narrative to examine systems of power and the individuals who challenge them. Marissa Meyer shows how ordinary people find extraordinary courage when faced with injustice, and what it costs them to stand firm.
What Readers Say About Renegades
Renegades has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Marissa Meyer's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.
A Passage Worth Sitting With
"The Age of Anarchy Begins" — Marissa Meyer, Renegades
About the Author
Marissa Meyer is the author of Renegades. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.