--- product_id: 19257718 title: "Illuminae" price: "₹ 4122" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/19257718-illuminae store_origin: IN region: India --- # Illuminae **Price:** ₹ 4122 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Illuminae - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4122 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/19257718-illuminae) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Illuminae: 9780553499117: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff: Books Review: Clever! - This was such a refreshingly unique read! The narrative style is unlike anything I've read before. I enjoyed the use of classic sci-fi tropes presented a little differently. The action was intense, the characters were strong, and the twists kept me guessing. Really happy I picked this one up! I absolutely loved the unique way this story was told, with various in-world documents compiled into a narrative. I don’t always get along with epistolary novels, so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this one, but the authors built and maintained tension so well that I was never bored and never felt disconnected from the story. Visually this book is super interesting as well, with more art and design elements than you’d typically find in a novel. As a result, this was a reading experience I’d never had before, and felt wonderfully fresh. The audiobook also has some really cool audio elements that capture Illuminae's unique kind of immersion. Despite being somewhat removed from the characters' thoughts and lives, I still was able to build an emotional connection with them. I enjoyed how much Kady's and Ezra’s personalities came through in just their messages. The other characters were also very well done, and it was cool how this writing style allowed us to see so many perspectives outside of just Kady's and Ezra’s while maintaining a cohesive storyline. I like how this book was able to use and showcase different narration and prose styles in a way that flowed and made sense for the story while maximizing emotional impact. The authors also very cleverly used the format to execute twists that would have been impossible with a typical narrative style. I recommend this series to readers who enjoy high-stakes action, interesting narrative styles, and a touch of romance. Content: Romance - kissing and flirting; heavy innuendo for a YA book Foul Language - swear words are censored throughout, but frequent Violence - war violence, blood and gore, death including murder and suicide Review: I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! - When I first picked this up, I wasn’t sure what to think. It sounded like a really interesting read, but it is one of the most hyped up books EVER. Everyone has been telling me I have to read this and it’s constantly showing up in my Instagram newsfeed. The cover for the hardback is also super cool. While it took a little bit for me to enjoy it, I have to say that I LOVED THIS BOOK! Illuminae is completely different from any other book I have ever read. It is told through transcripts of recordings, interviews, instant messaging, emails, and so forth. It even has really neat pictures! I found myself flying through 600 pages like there was no tomorrow. It’s rare when a huge book feels incredibly short. Now to explain the plot, except, I’m not even sure how to describe the plot without giving anything away. I mean, it’s one of those you have to read it to understand kind of plots. The story is about a teenage girl named Kady, and a boy named Ezra, who find themselves forced to flee along with the rest of their planet, Kerenza IV when a mega corporation decides to attack their planet and try to take over an illegally run mine on the tiny planet. This mega corporation is known as Bei-Tech and they are killing civilians and anything that points to any evidence of them trying to illegally mine stuff. The characters and the whole atmosphere of the book was incredible. Kady is a fun and unique character. She is sarcastic, smart, witty, blunt, flawed, strong, and loving. She was easy to love as a character and I loved watching her show off as a genius computer hacker. Her relationship with Ezra is shaky in the beginning, but can you blame it? She broke up with him just before the invasion happened. She never imagined that her planet was going to be invaded and then having to flee for her life. Ezra was unique as well. He is madly in love with Kady and will do anything to make sure she is safe. I loved him as a character as well. Then there’s AIDEN, or AI, the psychopathic computer. Seriously, it’s a psychopath and downright scary. I think AI was well-written and fit the book perfectly. The way it interacted with each character, especially with Kady, incredibly. I loved how the book began slow and then progressed more and more as it continued on until it turned into a huge mess that had me reading until I finally finished it. I’m pretty sure I finished this in one sitting. I originally started it thinking I would just check it out and found myself about 500 pages when I finally looked up. It’s exciting and I CANNOT WAIT TO BEGIN READING GEMINA SOON. Hopefully, I will begin it soon. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT! I’ve never seen anything like it. Now I do have to mention that is a secular book. Although it is “censored” there is a ton of cursing throughout. It is kind of the end of the world as they know it so I can’t expect there to be perfect language, but that is something I wish the book did not contain. It also contained a few sexual references as jokes a few times early on in the book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #349,960 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Teen & Young Adult Space Opera #55 in Teen & Young Adult Survival Stories #69 in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance | | Book 1 of 3 | The Illuminae Files | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,173) | | Dimensions | 6.38 x 1.75 x 9.31 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Grade level | 9 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 0553499114 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0553499117 | | Item Weight | 1.9 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 608 pages | | Publication date | October 20, 2015 | | Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![Illuminae - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OOnIZoj3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clever! *by I***T on April 21, 2025* This was such a refreshingly unique read! The narrative style is unlike anything I've read before. I enjoyed the use of classic sci-fi tropes presented a little differently. The action was intense, the characters were strong, and the twists kept me guessing. Really happy I picked this one up! I absolutely loved the unique way this story was told, with various in-world documents compiled into a narrative. I don’t always get along with epistolary novels, so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this one, but the authors built and maintained tension so well that I was never bored and never felt disconnected from the story. Visually this book is super interesting as well, with more art and design elements than you’d typically find in a novel. As a result, this was a reading experience I’d never had before, and felt wonderfully fresh. The audiobook also has some really cool audio elements that capture Illuminae's unique kind of immersion. Despite being somewhat removed from the characters' thoughts and lives, I still was able to build an emotional connection with them. I enjoyed how much Kady's and Ezra’s personalities came through in just their messages. The other characters were also very well done, and it was cool how this writing style allowed us to see so many perspectives outside of just Kady's and Ezra’s while maintaining a cohesive storyline. I like how this book was able to use and showcase different narration and prose styles in a way that flowed and made sense for the story while maximizing emotional impact. The authors also very cleverly used the format to execute twists that would have been impossible with a typical narrative style. I recommend this series to readers who enjoy high-stakes action, interesting narrative styles, and a touch of romance. Content: Romance - kissing and flirting; heavy innuendo for a YA book Foul Language - swear words are censored throughout, but frequent Violence - war violence, blood and gore, death including murder and suicide ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! *by K***R on November 22, 2016* When I first picked this up, I wasn’t sure what to think. It sounded like a really interesting read, but it is one of the most hyped up books EVER. Everyone has been telling me I have to read this and it’s constantly showing up in my Instagram newsfeed. The cover for the hardback is also super cool. While it took a little bit for me to enjoy it, I have to say that I LOVED THIS BOOK! Illuminae is completely different from any other book I have ever read. It is told through transcripts of recordings, interviews, instant messaging, emails, and so forth. It even has really neat pictures! I found myself flying through 600 pages like there was no tomorrow. It’s rare when a huge book feels incredibly short. Now to explain the plot, except, I’m not even sure how to describe the plot without giving anything away. I mean, it’s one of those you have to read it to understand kind of plots. The story is about a teenage girl named Kady, and a boy named Ezra, who find themselves forced to flee along with the rest of their planet, Kerenza IV when a mega corporation decides to attack their planet and try to take over an illegally run mine on the tiny planet. This mega corporation is known as Bei-Tech and they are killing civilians and anything that points to any evidence of them trying to illegally mine stuff. The characters and the whole atmosphere of the book was incredible. Kady is a fun and unique character. She is sarcastic, smart, witty, blunt, flawed, strong, and loving. She was easy to love as a character and I loved watching her show off as a genius computer hacker. Her relationship with Ezra is shaky in the beginning, but can you blame it? She broke up with him just before the invasion happened. She never imagined that her planet was going to be invaded and then having to flee for her life. Ezra was unique as well. He is madly in love with Kady and will do anything to make sure she is safe. I loved him as a character as well. Then there’s AIDEN, or AI, the psychopathic computer. Seriously, it’s a psychopath and downright scary. I think AI was well-written and fit the book perfectly. The way it interacted with each character, especially with Kady, incredibly. I loved how the book began slow and then progressed more and more as it continued on until it turned into a huge mess that had me reading until I finally finished it. I’m pretty sure I finished this in one sitting. I originally started it thinking I would just check it out and found myself about 500 pages when I finally looked up. It’s exciting and I CANNOT WAIT TO BEGIN READING GEMINA SOON. Hopefully, I will begin it soon. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT! I’ve never seen anything like it. Now I do have to mention that is a secular book. Although it is “censored” there is a ton of cursing throughout. It is kind of the end of the world as they know it so I can’t expect there to be perfect language, but that is something I wish the book did not contain. It also contained a few sexual references as jokes a few times early on in the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by E***E on April 20, 2022* Had a crack in the dust jacket --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/19257718-illuminae](https://www.desertcart.in/products/19257718-illuminae) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*