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Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1)

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Science Fiction Young Adult Romance Fiction Fantasy

by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

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4.32 (44.5K ratings)
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description 608 pages

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff holds a highly rated rating of 4.32 out of 5, based on 44.5K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 608 pages.

About Illuminae

This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded.The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than a speck at the edge of the universe. Now with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra — who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to evacuate with a hostile warship in hot pursuit.But their problems are just getting started. A plague has broken out and is mutating with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a web of data to find the truth, it’s clear the only person who can help her is the ex-boyfriend she swore she’d never speak to again.Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents — including emails, maps, files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and more — Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes.

Detail Value
Author Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
Published 2015
Pages 608
Genres Science Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.32 / 5.00
Total Ratings 44,500

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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44.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.32, Illuminae is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.32
This Book
4.01
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Illuminae?

Illuminae is categorized as Science Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Illuminae worth reading?

Based on 44.5K reader ratings, Illuminae has an average score of 4.32 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Illuminae?

Illuminae has 608 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Illuminae?

Illuminae was written by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff. It was first published in 2015.

What is the ISBN for Illuminae?

The ISBN-13 for Illuminae is 9780553499120.0.

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