"Like power itself, Red City is equal parts seduction and carnage --sexy, brutal, and laced with doom. as devastating as it is spellbinding. I loved it. "--Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six " Powerfully written , Marie Lu's spellbinding novel of rival magicians and impossible choices will break your heart ."--Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night " Red City is a thrilling descent into a seedy underworld of alchemists. The only thing I wanted when I reached the end of this engrossing book--was more! "--P. Djèlí Clark, author of A Master of Djinn " Red City introduces a stunning new world with complex, morally grey characters who will steal your heart! I couldn't put it down !"--Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods "Both heartbreaking and action-packed: an immense achievement ."-- Kirkus (starred review) "Lu builds a rich alternate present that pulls tropes from both magic school and crime drama literary traditions to tell an addictive double "chosen one" story.

It's truly enthralling ."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Wondrous magic and terrifying brutality. Lu's writing feels like alchemy as her words form an utterly gripping and heartrending story."-- Library Journal (starred review) " [F]antastic storytelling. Fans of fantasy and romantasy will thoroughly enjoy this book."-- Booklist (starred review) "A captivating urban fantasy."-- Elle 's Best Books of Fall " Bold , memorable , and unique ."--FanFiAddict " Red City is a masterclass in urban fantasy .

Marie Lu has outdone herself, and I can't wait to see how she tops this. "-- Grimdark Magazine "Marie Lu stuns with this dark contemporary fantasy that probes the true cost of perfection. Sure to leave readers clamoring for more. "-- Shelf Awareness.