We determine whether a book is for boys or girls long before the reader gets a chance to decide: we package them… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I receive emails from readers that both break my heart and give me a profound sense of connection. Several months ago, I… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I went into writing 'The Young Elites' with a great deal of fear - I'd been told repeatedly that a villain's story… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I had an erroneous idea that writing a duology would be simpler than writing a trilogy because I would get to cut… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“And the book (#7) is for whenever the hunt involves a lot of waiting around. Entertainment that won't eat up my batteries… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
In general, I write for ages 12 and up - although I've received emails from readers between the ages of seven and… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
For me, as a fan, when I read book series, I tend to be the most judgmental of the last book. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“Trust is when we plummet into the depths of an abyss and reach out for each other’s hands. —Amaderan Poetry, various authors… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I remember my favorite books when I was a kid: 'The Redwall Adventure' series, 'Ender's Game,' things like that. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“You have to learn to look at the whole of something, not just the parts.” — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Boys are different from girls, but boys are also different from other boys, just as girls are different from other girls. Calling… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
'The Rose Society' was definitely the hardest book I've ever written, because it's so difficult to stay in that dark space. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
My first three manuscripts were epic fantasy - like high fantasy - and then the fourth one was a historical fantasy about Mozart as… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“When you refuse to ask for help, it tells others that they also shouldn't ask for help from you.” — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
You're brilliant,"he says."But you're a fool to stay with someone like me." I close my eyes at the touch of his hand."Then we are… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the great Republic of America, to our Elector Primo, to our glorious states, to unity against the… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“I stand there for a while, then sit cross-legged before it and bow my head. "Hi, Metias," I say in a soft voice. "Today's… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“They’re making me so weak that I’m on the verge of collapsing to the floor. I’ve kissed a few boys in the past . . . but… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
We determine whether a book is for boys or girls long before the reader gets a chance to decide: we package them with soldiers… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
You should have taken me with you," I whisper to him. Then I lean my head against his and begin to cry. In my… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Be true to yourself. But that's something everyone says and no one means. No one wants you to be yourself. They want you to… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“No, it wasn't the attention he needed. He just wanted to create something and know that it mattered to someone, that he mattered. That… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
