83 pages • 2 hours read
Amie Kaufman, Jay KristoffA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff is a young adult science fiction novel that follows teenage hackers Kady Grant and her ex-boyfriend Ezra Mason, who are forced to flee their home planet after an attack by the BeiTech corporation, dealing with a rogue AI, a mutating plague, space battles, and their complex feelings for each other as they struggle to survive on separate ships. The novel addresses abduction, trauma, and violence.
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff offers a gripping read with its innovative format and thrilling pace. Readers praise its unique narrative style and compelling characters. Some find the fragmented structure disorienting initially, and the plot occasionally predictable. Nevertheless, it remains an exciting and immersive sci-fi adventure.
Readers who enjoy fast-paced, multi-format storytelling with sci-fi and dystopian themes will love Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Fans of The Hunger Games and Ender's Game will find its mix of space battles, young protagonists, and tech intrigue compelling. The novel suits young adults and adults who appreciate adventure and complex narratives.
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Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Romance
Fantasy
Natural World: Space & The Universe
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Grief / Death