Marie Lu

Marie Lu

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Red City (The New Alchemists, #1) was the most recently released book by Marie Lu, on October 14th, 2025.

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Marie Lu Stats: The highest rated book by Marie Lu on Book Notification is The Kingdom of Back, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Legend, a Graphic Novel novel.

The most read book by Marie Lu on Book Notification is Warcross, the first novel in the Warcross series. The second most read book is Prodigy (Legend #2).

Below is a complete list of Marie Lu books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Marie Lu is the Legend Series.

List of Legend Collections in Publication Order

Two youths, June and Day, struggle in different worlds within the Republic before they meet.

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62012

List of Legend Graphic Novels in Publication Order

In a dark, futuristic Los Angeles, a government prodigy and a notorious criminal cross paths.

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82015
2
9.52016
3
102017

List of Legend Books in Publication Order

List of The New Alchemists Books in Publication Order

In an alternate Los Angeles, two rival crime syndicates control the hidden art of alchemy.

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1
82025

List of Skyhunter Books in Publication Order

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1
82020
2
6.72021

List of Stars and Smoke Books in Publication Order

A global superstar and an elite agent go on dangerous missions that ignite their intense chemistry.

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2023
2
82024

List of Warcross Books in Publication Order

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1
7.62017
2
7.52018

List of The Young Elites Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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1
8.42020

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

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1
2019

List of DC Icons Books in Publication Order

List of Spirit Animals Books in Publication Order

List of Marie Lu Anthologies in Publication Order

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Marie Lu

Marie Lu (Xiwei Lu) was born on July 11th, 1984 and is currently 41 years old. Marie Lu was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.

Marie Lu is the author of the Legend series which currently consists of 6 novels. The Legend series started in 2011 with the novel Legend. The most recently released novel in the Legend series was Rebel which was released in 2019. There are no upcoming novels for the Legend series.

Marie Lu has also written The Young Elites series which has 3 books including The Young Elites and The Rose Society.

Marie Lu: Awards & Accolades

The following novels by Marie Lu were nominated for these awards:

  • Legend: Goodreads Awards, Best Goodreads Author (2012). Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2012).
  • Prodigy: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2013).
  • The Young Elites: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2014).
  • The Evertree: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2015).
  • The Midnight Star: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2016).
  • Warcross: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2017). International Thriller Writers Award, Best Young Adult Novel (2019).
  • Wildcard: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2018).
  • Rebel: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2019).
  • The Kingdom of Back: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2020).
  • Red City: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2025).

Marie Lu: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Legend was a Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021.

Related Authors

Fans of Marie Lu also enjoy these authors:

  1. Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl Series.
  2. Alexandra Bracken, author of The Darkest Minds Series.
  3. Amy Tintera, author of: Listen for the Lie.
  4. Axie Oh, author of: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea.
  5. Adrienne Young, author of the Fable Series.
  6. Jay Kristoff, author of The Illuminae Files Series.
  7. James Dashner, author of the Maze Runner Series.
  8. Ashley Poston, author of: The Dead Romantics.
  9. Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga Series.
  10. Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies Series.

Marie Lu: F.A.Q

When was Marie Lu Born? How old is Marie Lu?

Marie Lu was born on July 11th, 1984. Marie Lu is currently 41 years old.

Where was Marie Lu Born?

Marie Lu was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China and is Chinese-American.

What was the first book Marie Lu wrote?

The first book written by Marie Lu was Legend, published in 2011.

What was the most recent book Marie Lu wrote?

Her most recently released work was Red City on October 14th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Marie Lu?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Marie Lu book is Warcross. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Warcross (7.58)
  2. Prodigy (7.88)
  3. Champion (7.69)
  4. Legend (7.92)
  5. Wildcard (7.54)

Are there upcoming new books by Marie Lu?

Marie Lu does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Marie Lu written?

Marie Lu has written 24 books across 12 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 1 Legend Collections
  • 3 Legend Graphic Novels
  • 6 books in the Legend Series
  • 1 book in The New Alchemists Series
  • 2 books in the Skyhunter Series
  • 2 books in the Stars and Smoke Series
  • 2 books in the Warcross Series
  • 3 books in The Young Elites Series
  • 1 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Graphic Novels
  • 1 book in the DC Icons Series
  • 1 book in the Spirit Animals Series

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