Author guide
Marie Lu Books in Order
Marie Lu is a Chinese-American author of young adult and adult speculative fiction. Her bibliography includes dystopian science fiction, fantasy, historical fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and graphic works, with major series including Legend, The Young Elites, Warcross, Skyhunter, and Stars & Smoke.
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Legend
The first novel and core entry point to the Legend series.
The Young Elites
The opening novel of The Young Elites trilogy.
Warcross
The opening novel of the Warcross duology.
The Kingdom of Back
A standalone historical fantasy novel.
Skyhunter
The opening novel of the Skyhunter duology.
Stars and Smoke
The opening novel of the Stars & Smoke duology.
Red City
The opening novel of the Red City series.
Legend: The Graphic Novel
The entry point for the Legend graphic-novel adaptations.
Read in order
Books by series
series · complete
Legend
A dystopian science-fiction series following June and Day in a militarized future Republic.
- 1 LegendAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2011
- 2
Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the ProdigyAmazon ↗Book 0.5 · novella-collection · 2013 Optional
- 3
ProdigyAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 2013
- 4
ChampionAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 2013
- 5
Life After LegendAmazon ↗Book 3.5 · novella · 2017 Optional
- 6
Life After Legend IIAmazon ↗Book 3.6 · novella · 2018 Optional
- 7
RebelAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 2019
series · complete
The Young Elites
A fantasy trilogy about survivors of a deadly disease who develop extraordinary powers.
duology · complete
Warcross
A near-future science-fiction duology centered on a global augmented-reality game.
shared-universe-series · complete
DC Icons
A shared-universe series of young-adult novels featuring iconic DC superheroes; Marie Lu's contribution centers on Batman.
- 1
Batman: NightwalkerAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 2018
shared-universe-series · complete
Spirit Animals
A shared-world middle-grade fantasy series in which children bond with legendary spirit animals.
- 1
The EvertreeAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 2015
duology · complete
Skyhunter
A science-fiction duology about war, resistance, and a bonded soldier fighting for freedom.
duology · complete
Stars & Smoke
An enemies-to-lovers spy thriller duology about a global pop star and a young intelligence operative.
series · ongoing
Red City
A contemporary fantasy series about magical warfare, rival syndicates, and alchemical power in an alternate Los Angeles.
- 1 Red CityAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2025
Outside the series