An Interview with Marie Lu, Author of Rebel

October 1, 2019 | 4:00 PM

An Interview with Marie Lu, Author of Rebel

By Team Fierce Reads
An Interview with Marie Lu, Author of Rebel

Did anyone else release a breath they didn’t know they were holding on Tuesday after the release of Rebel by Marie Lu? ????

Honestly, a fourth book in the Legend series was at the very top of our dream bookish wishlist. We never thought it would happen but it’s actually here! And the best part is, we don’t just have the book to share with you, we also have an amazing Q&A with Marie Lu that you can read right this second! So, what are you waiting for? Check out what Marie has to say about this amazing new addition to the Legend series!


What makes Eden Fierce?


Eden is fierce because he's gentle and pensive, traits that are usually frowned upon for boys. But his personality is a strength, not a liability, and the very reason why he was the catalyst for saving the Republic in the original Legend trilogy.


If you could give Eden one piece of advice, what would it be?


It’s okay to ask for help.


What's the most interesting thing you learned while researching Rebel?


The system that exists in Rebel’s Antarctica—having one big social game score that dictates everything in your life—is already in place in China. So much for fiction!


If you'd met Eden as a teen, would you have been friends?


Definitely—and probably more so than even Day and June. I would’ve spent lunches hiding in the library with Eden, arguing with him about books, and listening to him ramble about gadgets.


What's your favorite part of being an author?


Meeting readers for a new book for the first time. It never gets old!


What's the most challenging part of being an author?


Writing the first draft of a new story. I’d rather do five rounds of revision than one first draft.


How would you describe Rebel in three words or less?


Brothers, gangsters, tech.




Rebel by Marie Lu

Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion. But never underestimate the Rebel.

Eden Wing is a brilliant student. He’s about to graduate a year early from Ross University of the Sciences, with honors, and already has an internship lined up back in the Republic. But most people don’t introduce Eden this way. Instead, they say, “This is Eden, Daniel Wing’s younger brother.”

Ten years ago, Eden’s brother Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. His name was spray-painted on walls, his profile splashed on both rebel pamphlets and wanted posters. He went from being a hunted criminal to a national hero in less than a year.

Day has spent the past decade piecing together his memory of his time in the Republic, pretending to enjoy life in Antarctica’s capital, Ross City, and quietly hiding out from the world—even if it’s meant giving up June, the great love of his life. As long as he can keep his little brother safe, that’s all that matters...

But Eden isn’t safe. As the two brothers struggle to accept who they’ve each become, they grow more distant from one another than they've ever been. Eden finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into Ross City’s dark side, until even his legendary brother can’t save him. At least not on his own.

When June suddenly steps back into Day’s life, rekindling the flames of their romance, the pair team up to do whatever it takes to rescue Eden. But like the rest of the world, they may have underestimated Eden—what he’s capable of, where his loyalties lie, and how hard he’s willing to fight for what he believes.

With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforgettable world of Legend—for the most thrilling adventure yet. A truly grand finale.


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