Arch Enemies (novel)
| Author | Marissa Meyer |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Renegades Trilogy |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Fewer & Friends |
Publication date | November 6, 2018 |
| Pages | 496[1] |
| Preceded by | Renegades |
| Followed by | Supernova |
Arch Enemies is a 2018 novel written by Marissa Meyer. It serves as a sequel to one of Meyer's previous novels, Renegades, and is the second installment in The Renegades Trilogy.[2] Arch Enemies, published on November 6, 2018, was preceded by Renegades and succeeded by Supernova.
Plot
Adrian's (AKA Sketch) team, comprising of Renegades Oscar Silva (AKA Smokescreen), Ruby Tucker (AKA Red Assassin), Danna Bell (AKA Monarch), and Nova (AKA Insomnia, who is actually a member of the Anarchists posing as a Renegade but has grown close to her team), goes after a team of thieves robbing a hospital of their medication, led by Hawthorn, a prodigy with "thorn-covered extremities." Though able to catch Hawthorn's accomplices, Nova and Adrian aren't able to find the villain herself, after she escapes onto a barge in the sea with some of the medication and apparently drowns Adrian in his suit under his alter ego the Sentinel.
Adrian escapes and is found when the Renegade Council arrives. He argues with the Dread Warden, who worries that catching the villain Hawthorn will become Adrian's only focus, as he believes Hawthorn may have answers about who killed his mother, Georgia Rawles.
Characters
Anarchists
| Alias | Name | Superpower | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightmare | Nova Artino | Never sleeps, can put others to sleep with her touch | Niece of Ace Anarchy / Alec Artino |
| Cyanide | Leroy Flinn | Generates chemicals, acids, and poisons through skin | N/A |
| Queen Bee | Honey Harper | Anthophilia (controls bees) | N/A |
| Phobia | Unknown | Control over fear and shadows; can transform into anyone's worst fear | N/A |
| The Puppeteer | Winston Pratt | Can temporarily control children like puppets | N/A |
| Ace Anarchy | Alec Artino | Enhanced telekinesis | Uncle of Nova Artino / Nightmare and brother of David Artino |
Renegades
| Alias | Name | Superpower | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketch | Adrian Everhart | Can bring his drawings to life and imbue himself with powers via tattoos | Son of Georgia Rawles, adopted son of Hugh Everhart and Simon Westwood |
| Smokescreen | Oscar Silva | Can generate and manipulate smoke | N/A |
| Red Assassin | Ruby Tucker | Blood crystalizes into weapons | Sister to Jade Tucker and Sterling Tucker |
| Monarch | Danna Bell | Can morph into a swarm of butterflies | N/A |
| The Bandit | Max Everhart | Absorption, can absorb other prodigies' superpowers | Son of members of the villain gang the Roaches, adopted brother of Adrian |
Renegade Council
| Alias | Name | Superpower | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Chromium | Hugh Everhart | Invincibility, can manipulate chromium | Husband of Simon Westwood, adopted father of Adrian Everhart |
| The Dread Warden | Simon Westwood | Invisibility | Husband of Hugh Everhart, adopted father of Adrian Everhart |
| Lady Indomitable | Georgia Rawles | Flight/levitation | Mother of Adrian Everhart, deceased |
| Tsunami | Kasumi Hasegawa | Water elemental | N/A |
| Thunderbird | Tamaya Rae | Control over lightning, has wings | N/A |
| Blacklight | Evander Wade | Umbrakinesis | N/A |
Other characters
| Alias | Name | Superpower | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | Unknown | Possesses thorn-covered extremities | N/A |
Reception
The book has been called "dark, yet lightened with some humor and heart" and "great for fans of X-Men."[3] Common Sense Media gave the novel four out of five stars, noting that the "sequel is slow to build [but] full of super-spy intrigue."[4] Arkham Reviews commented that the book shares some of the same problems that surfaced in Renegades, but was still an interesting read.[5] The site Fantasy Literature criticised author Meyer's writing style and word choice, saying that the book "lacks the imagination and lift necessary to carry a reader away with the story."[6] Publishers Weekly called Meyer "fantastic with superpowers" but also said: "Following an exhilarating opening, the middle section treads water, never quite capturing the novelty and urgency of the first book, but the page-turner conclusion will leave readers eager for the final installment."[7]
References
- ↑ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250078308
- ↑ Archenemies: Marissa Meyer: 9781250078308. Search this book on
- ↑ "SciFi Book Reviews: Renegades and Arch Enemies – SciFiChick.com". scifichick.com. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ↑ "Archenemies: Renegades, Book 2 - Book Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ↑ "Archenemies". Arkham Reviews. 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ↑ "Archenemies: Convenient tensions that irritate but don't penetrate | Fantasy Literature: Fantasy and Science Fiction Book and Audiobook Reviews". Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ↑ "Publishers Weekly review of Melissa Meyer's Arch Enemies". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2021-02-08. Unknown parameter
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