Arch-Enemies

Publication Date: November 6, 2018

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

Pages: 496

Summary:

Hidden secrets and dual identities rebound as Marissa Meyer continues her super-powered story of Renegades with Arch-Enemies. Nova Artino has always despised the Renegades; a council compromised of heroes sworn to keep her city safe. But then she met Adrian Everhart- the Renegade prodigy who incidentally stole her heart. As threats new and old plague Gatlon city, Nova must choose between two worlds before fate destroys them both.

Plot:

One question arises when an author installs another novel in a fictional world: is it as good as its predecessor? Renegades left high standards for Meyers in writing her second installment; expectations which she not just met but surpassed. Meyers' introduction of new threats, enhanced abilities, and astounding plot twists leaves the reader struggling to guess what occurs on the next page. All in all, Arch-Enemies allows its audience a deeper look into Meyer's high-flying universe, and never failed in delivering a heart-stopping story.

Characters:

Meyers' characters undeniably stole my heart from the first pages of Renegades. But I am pleased to say that Arch-Enemies brought me closer to Meyers' iconic cast of characters. Arch-Enemies served to intensify the intricacy of relations among characters, an action that left me fearing for a safe outcome. Meyers' elaboration of previously solidified relationships within the novel added potency to the overall character dynamics, which made for a diverting read.

Setting:

Stakes are higher than ever for the city of Gatlon, a world torn between heroes and villains. Renegades offered the reader an adequate view into the overall mechanisms of this fictional world; Arch-Enemies depicts these mechanisms and forces the reader to look beyond its artificial surface. Arch-Enemies delves deep into the political factors of Gatlon city, leaving the reader to consider where the line between righteousness and ruthlessness stands.

Review:

I am giving Arch-Enemies five out of five stars. I loved this sequel as thoroughly as I did Renegades. I would recommend this series to any fan of comic-books, or of the Darkest Minds series by Alexandra Bracken. Thanks for reading :)