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The Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the New York Times-bestselling Renegades by Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles.

Time is running out.
Together, they can save the world.
But they each other's worst nightmare.

In Renegades, Nova and Adrian (aka Insomnia and Sketch) fought the battle of their lives against the Anarchist known as the Detonator. It was a short-lived victory.

The Anarchists still have a secret weapon, one that Nova believes will protect her. The Renegades also have a strategy for overpowering the Anarchists, but both Nova and Adrian understand that it could mean the end of Gatlon City - and the world - as they know it

Chapter 1 - 4 : (view spoiler)[It was a good start, Renegades in action lol. For a second, I believed Nova truly had become a part of the team until she talked about Ace. I am wondering when will Sketch's secret come out. Someone ought to have noticed by now how he disappears everytime Sentinel is sighted (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 5 - 10 : (view spoiler)[Ughhh I am really hating Ace, the way he calls Nova his little nightmare is so condescending and I am pretty sure he is the mastermind behind all the villainy stuff.

But then the Council isn't much better as well. I can't believe they are going to actively use Agent N on anyone not abiding by their rules, seems like they want monarchy.

Nova being fecilitated was surprising to say the least. Can't say now whether the Council reallly believe whatever they preach. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11 - 16 : (view spoiler)[Mmmm I wonder what Hettie the puppet doll is all about, surely Winston didn't ask for it because of nostalgia. But it was checked out by Callum and he didn't find anything so?

Nova and Adrian's almost kiss was mortifying lol, even I was hoping that they don't kiss!!!!!!

Adrian expressed his doubts about Nightmare being alive, Idk what Nova will do next, how will she deflect the suspicion?

Also, Ace's helmet!!!!!!!! I wonder why is it in a chromium box, is it truly to prevent it's misuse or does Hugh have some ulterior motive?<?spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 1 - 12!

(view spoiler)[I didn't expect Renegades to create the Agent N so soon but it's already here. I think it's going to be interesting. I didn't like the way Ace is planning to use the Agent N against Renegades. I guess both sides think they are righteous and sacrifices are important but they just want to come out on the top!

I also suspect Ace was behind Lady Indomitable's murder. Phobia probably killed her on Ace's orders!

I want to see how Nova steals the helmet. I also feel like there is a secret to her bracelet which is made from the same metal as Ace's helmet. Maybe, if she found the missing gem, she might get a power boost herself! (hide spoiler)]

Kira wrote: "Chapter 11 - 16 : Mmmm I wonder what Hettie the puppet doll is all about, surely Winston didn't ask for it because of nostalgia. But it was checked out by Callum and he didn't find anything so?

No..."

Chapter 13 - 16!

(view spoiler)[Not much happened in these few chapters. But I guess there is going to be much more romance between Nova and Adrian. Nova is obviously not capable of faking it just to take advantage of him.

I don't think the puppet has any real significance. Winston Pratt lost his powers so he probably just wants that puppet as a reminder of who he was! And he will probably tell Adrian about Phobia.

I first had doubts if the helmet was really in the chromium box but Nova's bracelet reacted to it so it's probably in there! I wonder how she will open that box. With Adrian's help? But that seems highly unlikely. Even if they find out each other's secrets, he will never agree to help Ace Anarchy. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 17 - 20!


(view spoiler)[Not much has changed apart from Danna being more suspicious of Nova. I think she will soon figure out Nova being an Anarchist.

I didn't expect Winston Pratt to tell Adrian about Nightmare being alive. I thought he was going to talk about Phobia or Ace. Now Adrian is even more sure that she is alive.

The gas bomb of Agent N. I think Anarchists will try to use that against Renegades because it will be a sure and easy way to win against them! But I don't think Nova will go ahead with it or it will be even successful. (hide spoiler)]

Abhishek wrote: "Chapter 17 - 20!


Not much has changed apart from Danna being more suspicious of Nova. I think she will soon figure out Nova being an Anarchist.

I didn't expect Winston Pratt to tell Adrian about..."

(view spoiler)[I am wondering about Sketch's art!! What is he making? And I think Danna would find out about Nova but no one would believe her for a while. I really thought there would be something special about Hettie but it turned out to be nothin :(

Gas bomb is so dangerous! And Nova has acquired a vial. I don't even want to imagine what would happen if Ace gets his hands on it (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 21 : (view spoiler)[That vitality pendant turned out to be so powerful wow!!!! I loved Max and Adrian's interactions. In my opinion, Adrian would work with Nova in the future to save Max from the Council because he cares sm about him! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 22-25 : (view spoiler)[I am loving Callum!! He is so sensible!

Captain's reaction to vitality charm made me even more wary of him. I don't think he's the hero everyone makes him out to be. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 26 - 32 : (view spoiler)[ugh not liking Nova and Adrian spending time together doing nothing! But the Sentinel chapter was good! I wonder when will his identity be revealed. When Chromium talked about Rebel Z comic, I thought Nova would start forming a connection but nothing so far.

Maybe something grand is about to happen at the gala. It has been mentioned quite a few times now. Plus Nova got a lead for getting into the helmet box so that's interesting! (hide spoiler)]

Kira wrote: "Chapter 26 - 32 : ugh not liking Nova and Adrian spending time together doing nothing! But the Sentinel chapter was good! I wonder when will his identity be revealed. When Chromium talked about Reb..."

Chapter 21 - 32!

(view spoiler)[Yeah. Nova and Adrian's romance will be a little weird but I think it's inevitable. I think Nova will discover Sentinel's secret soon probably at the gala. Because something is going to happen there!

I wish Nova doesn't get that helmet but she probably will. I don't like how Ace will act with it. He will probably destroy the whole Renegade HQ but that might come in the next book.

I love Max and Adrian's interactions too. The thing with pendant was really good but now Council will probably restrict it to themselves and try to hide it from everyone. Nova has to steal that pendant as well!

Callum is really sensible and I liked him too. But I don't think anyone listens to him. Even Nova wasn't convinced much!

I am also interested to see how Adrian will feel about Nova's hatred for the Council once he figures out that she is Nightmare. He loves his dads and even though he doesn't agree with Council's ways, I don't think he will agree with Nova's point of view! So there might be Sentinel vs Nightmare action too. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 33 - 46!

(view spoiler)[I didn't really understand what that star is that Nova got. Her father made that bracelet so the gem should have been made by him. But it was her dream and Adrian's drawing so I don't understand how that star came to be in her bracelet. I hope they shed some light on it later. But it made her a lot powerful that's for sure!

Why are Nova and Adrian clueless about each other? Nova just used Nightmare's exact words while talking to Adrian and I really thought this was the moment he will connect all the pieces!

I felt bad about Max but he will probably be alright. I don't think he will regain consciousness soon to tell them that it wasn't Nightmare who stabbed him.

I didn't like the intimate moments between Nova and Adrian! But it can't be helped I guess. (hide spoiler)]

Abhishek wrote: "Chapter 33 - 46!

I didn't really understand what that star is that Nova got. Her father made that bracelet so the gem should have been made by him. But it was her dream and Adrian's drawing so I d..."

Finished : (view spoiler)[I couldn't understand the significance of the star as well! Maybe they'd explore more in book 3.

It's like they refuse to see each other lol, they are not drawing any inferences by what's right in front of them!

I wonder if they'll even find out each other's real identity in book 3's start or just stay oblivious.

Also, Ace was taken which I am a bit relieved about tbh, who know what hell he would have unleahed after getting the helmet!

The last chapter was a bit too mush mush for my liking but I am hoping the action picks up again in the final part! (hide spoiler)]

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