The planet Lorien was destroyed. Amid its
final moments, the Elders sent nine children (the garde) and their adult
protectors to Earth, in the hopes that they may continue the Loric way and
prevent the demise of Earth in the future. Unfortunately, the Mogodorians,
destroyers of worlds, have followed the garde to Earth, and their plans for
destruction are unwavering. While the garde develop legacies (superhuman
abilities) to assist them in the coming war, they need to also be trained and
work together with Earth to prevent the planet’s demise.
John Smith (Number Four) is next on the
mogodorian’s hit-list. His attempts to blend into humanity are unsuccessful,
and his best friend and girlfriend discover his secret, but are willing to help
him. He has to find the other garde now, before it’s too late.
This series literally has a little of
everything; love, war, betrayal, war, supernatural abilities, aliens, triumph
of good over evil, temptations of corruption and immense power, and a heck of a
lot of fun. Not your average YA, Lore deals with complex scenarios and adult
themes through exceptionally gifted teens who remain just that – their frailties,
inexperience and hormones are what make the series more tense and endearing.
The series is not just exceptionally action
packed, but nerve-wrecking (literally, I chewed several nails down to the
quick) and completely absorbing. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, no doubt, but
it’s one you want to be on; trust me. The narration switches between the
protagonists, so is never stale or predictable, and the multiple voices provide
an intimate aspect to an otherwise global story.
Read it. Weep, rejoice, cringe, scream and
love. But read it.
The Lorien Legacies Series by Pittacus Lore
is published by Penguin Random House.
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