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The Legacies

(Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #1-3)

Pittacus Lore

4.26 · Rating details · 8,171 ratings · 403 reviews

A book combined with Six's, Nine's and The Fallen's Legacies all in on paperback. (Legacies originally published as eBooks.)

You know we're out there, living among you.

You know we're waiting for our day to come.

You have seen the power of our legacies.

You know this is why they hunt us.

You may think you know our stories.

You are wrong.

We each have our own story.

We know the tim ...more

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Published July 10th 2012 by HarperCollins

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Sep 06, 2012 Leigh Herondale rated it it was amazing

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I honestly did not know what to expect when I bought I Am Number Four: The Lost Files by Pittacus Lore. Six and Nine's background stories but I think the addition of The Fallen Legacies was a game changer. Anyway, the book focuses more on Six and Nine plus Adamus/ Adam a Mog with a heart.

Okay, so let's start with Six's story. I love the fact that she was actually one of the characters given her own novella. I like the fact that they gave her a back story that coul ...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Sean rated it it was amazing

Amazing. Completely amazing. The Legacies are split into three stories. All three can be bought on any e-reader, but due to complaints from I Am Number Four fans about not having e-readers, this limited edition book was released containing Six's Legacy, Nine's Legacy, and The Fallen Legacies.

Six's Legacy review
-An inside look on Number Six's backstory before she met Four. Beginning with Six and her still alive Cepan, Katarina, shows how Six was a bit more easygoing then how she presently is. Th ...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Jon rated it really liked it

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I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Legacies is an omnibus containing the 3 novellas in the series so far (Six's Legacy, Nine's Legacy and The Fallen Legacies). I really was excited when they released this omnibus because I didn't want to shell out $3.99 for each novella. The Legacies is an excellent companion to the Lorien Legacies because it helped me understand Number Six, Number Nine and Mogadorians better.

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I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Legacies is an omnibus containing the 3 novellas in the series so far (Six's Legacy, Nine's Legacy and The Fallen Legacies). I really was excited when they released this omnibus because I didn't want to shell out $3.99 for each novella. The Legacies is an excellent companion to the Lorien Legacies because it helped me understand Number Six, Number Nine and Mogadorians better.

For those of you who haven't read I Am Number Four or seen the awesome movie with Alex Pettyfer, I'll give you a bit of info. A planet called Lorien was destroyed by an evil species of aliens called Mogadorians (Mogs) and Lorien's few survivors have fled to Earth. The survivors of Lorien have powers called legacies and are called Garde. A charm was cast so that the Garde could only be killed in order as long as they stay apart. That was enough info dumping for one review!

Six's Legacy was an interesting novella because Six is one of my favorite characters in the series. We find out alot more about who Six is and how her past affected her. Six is just of one of those characters that is so kick ass that you can't help but like her. Six's Legacy was a really intense and action packed novella that I really enjoyed. It was really interesting to see how different Six's personality was in Six's Legacy compared to in I Am Number Four. Six's Legacy made me realize why I love Number Six so much and I really hope she is a major part of book 4.

Nine's Legacy was as action-packed and emotional as Six's Legacy. I didn't enjoy Nine's Legacy as much as Six's Legacy because frankly Six is a more interesting protagonist. Nine's back story was an intense story that told of Nine's journey before Rise of Nine and it was a pretty remarkable story. I really didn't like Maddy at all and I couldn't feel sorry for her no matter what. Nine wasn't as cold and arrogant in this novella like he was in Rise of Nine and I definitely liked #9 in this novella.

The Fallen Legacies is definitely the most thought-provoking of all 3 novellas. The Fallen Legacies is told from the point of view of a young Mogadorian. Our protagonist of The Fallen Legacies is a young Mogadorian who starts to question everything he has been taught. This novella was my favorite of the three because it was very diverse from the other novels and we were introduced to Numbers 1, 2, and 3. #1 was definitely a fascinating character and I hope somehow she makes an appearance in future novels.

As a whole, The Legacies was a very entertaining and informative read. I really enjoyed how we learned of Six and Nine's backstory which helped the reader understand both characters better. As I expected Lore wrote 3 fast paced novellas that really were engaging. If you have read any of the books in the Lorien Legacies series I recommend you pick up this omnibus. If you haven't read I Am Number Four I suggest that you read it! ...more

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Jan 31, 2020 Calista rated it it was ok

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Short stories told around the main stories of 'I am Number Four'

I didn't read more of these. I didn't think they were all that good. More of a money grab. ...more

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Apr 27, 2020 Galy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I re-read the first two short stories cause I read them a long time ago and I didn't remeber them. I read the third one for the first time.

- The lost files #1 Six's Legacy 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐
This one should be read after the first book I Am Number Four. Six's life before she met Four. This was interesting.

- The lost files #2 Nine's Legacy 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This one should be read after the second book The Power of Six. Nine's life before he met Four. It was longer and I really liked it.

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Mar 12, 2019 Darius Murretti rated it it was amazing

WEll HECK !!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is NOT the first 3 books of the "Lorien Legacies series" !!!!!!!(as my library website said it was !!!) ITS ACTUALLY THE FRIST #3 BOOKS IN THE "Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files Series " There are 7 books in the (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files Series ) but only the first 3 have been made into an audio book (total 7:55) Which audio book I am reviewing here

OK this is really weird but he did a lot of sequential Lorien series and the best way to see them in order

These ...more

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Mar 26, 2018 Jessica rated it it was amazing

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Dec 26, 2020 Morgan Chodzicki rated it it was amazing

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This was a fascinating collection of novellas. Lots of times, novellas don't interest me, and I feel as though they are completely unnecessary. However, these were fascinating. I loved getting into the heads of both Six (whom I adore) and Nine (a Garde I absolutely despise). In addition, we got to meet a completely new character, one on the opposite side of the war. I loved reading from the perspective of a conflicted Mog. The ending was suspenseful, and I can't wait to see if Adam's story conti ...more

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Dec 10, 2018 Jamie Coudeville rated it really liked it

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I really liked getting to see a bit more of Six' and Nine's past. And I loved seeing more of the first 3, since we know so little about them. And this really made me appreciate Adam more as well. ...more

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Jan 18, 2018 Joseph Renicker rated it really liked it

How far would you go to save a loved one? I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Legacies is a science fiction action adventure story split up into three stories. The stories take place in different countries on earth in the present. The main conflicts in this story can’t really happen in real life but some of the smaller struggles such as being forced into isolation could. The story is based around Six and her cêpan Katarina who are forced to move after two of the nine other aliens that were se ...more

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May 27, 2019 Stacy Kersteter rated it it was amazing

Definitely worth the read!

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Apr 07, 2013 Adrienne rated it it was amazing

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I didn't read the stories in order, I started with The Fallen Legacies first because I was really curious about how Numbers One, Two and Three were discovered and annihilated. Imagine my surprise when I found out the entire story was told in a Mogadorian's point of view! I was expecting a recap of the Garde members' final moments but was instead introduced to a Mogadorian who, despite being the son of a very powerful and controlling General, had lost sense of his purpose and had begun to sympath I didn't read the stories in order, I started with The Fallen Legacies first because I was really curious about how Numbers One, Two and Three were discovered and annihilated. Imagine my surprise when I found out the entire story was told in a Mogadorian's point of view! I was expecting a recap of the Garde members' final moments but was instead introduced to a Mogadorian who, despite being the son of a very powerful and controlling General, had lost sense of his purpose and had begun to sympathize with his sworn enemies. But I wasn't all too surprised that he had been easily persuaded to leave his cause. From the very first statement I knew he'd be a total softie who'd eventually come to the realization that the Loriens weren't the bad guys on Earth.

I found it very disappointing though that he hadn't been much use to Numbers One, Two and Three. He basically hadn't done anything to prevent their deaths; he'd stood idly by and watched them take their final breaths because he was too much of a weak coward to be of any help. He'd bidden his time, thinking that the right time to avenge their Number One and Two's deaths would eventually come. But there wasn't a right time for it, not really, and by the time he'd mustered up the courage to try and help Number Three it had been too late. The Fallen Legacies had come to an unbearably sad conclusion where our Mogadorian hero, Adam, could not be properly identified as dead or alive. I like to think that he'd struggled to stay alive though. And that later I'll discover that he'd been the first to form an organization dedicated to stopping the war and bringing peace to both Earth and Lorien. I wish there were other Mogs like him.

In Nine's Legacy I finally got to see Number Nine's character before he turned into this seemingly-half-crazed maniacal, devil-may-care warrior who took great pleasure in slicing the Mogs to ashes. (Back then he was still arrogant and reckless though -- I think those have been permanently programmed into his system.) I discovered that the reason behind his capture was a human girl named Maddy (oh, just typical for Nine to fall for a human girl and lose his grip on reality and what he's supposed to do) but unlike Sarah, whom I have an obvious distaste in, Maddy was very cool. I know if I'd been in her place I also would've traded Nine in for my parents. That was a pretty desperate time. I couldn't blame her for her blissful ignorance. She wasn't supposed to get caught up in an intergalactic war. But she and her family did, and they were ultimately killed in the end. *Sob* I can't believe Pittacus Lore killed her and kept pretty-much-good-for-nothing Sarah alive. Ugh.

I also cried a little when I found out that the Mogs had captured Nine's Cêpan, Sandor, and tortured for days on end. He was probably the coolest Cêpan ever introduced. He was unbelievably skilled when it came to constructing gadgets and he was also very smart with investing his money and providing a lush, comfortable home for Nine (something that Nine obviously took for granted). He'd taught Nine well when it came his fighting stance and techniques and he gave him rules that were strict, but not too overbearing. He'd even given Nine tips on wooing a girl and had been very supportive of his relationship with Maddy. He was without a doubt really great and it was such a damn shame that he had to die. *Sniffle*

In Six's Legacy I also felt very sorry for Six, after her whereabouts had been tracked by the Mogs and she and her Cêpan Katarina were taken to a Mogadorian base and tortured. (Katarina was successully beaten black-and-blue; Six on the other hand had been protected by the Loric charm and was pretty much unscathed during her imprisonment there.) I was pretty happy though knowing that Six had emerged from her experience strong and determined to reunite with her fellow Garde members and taking the Mogs down one by one. Although she had lost her kind and motherly Cêpan, her ending was the least painful of all the installments in this book and I didn't cry as much. ...more

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Dec 10, 2012 Siddhesh Krishnan rated it it was amazing

Pittacus Lore first introduced the world to the Lorien legacies in I AM NUMBER FOUR, and the battle to save the world began. Number four and number six decided to work together and fight back against the evil Mogadorian’s, the alien race who threaten to take over the earth. Now, as the remaining Loriens attempt to find each other and provide a united front, the pieces to their mysterious existence and presence on earth are slowly falling into place. A few questions remain, however, and THE LOST
Pittacus Lore first introduced the world to the Lorien legacies in I AM NUMBER FOUR, and the battle to save the world began. Number four and number six decided to work together and fight back against the evil Mogadorian’s, the alien race who threaten to take over the earth. Now, as the remaining Loriens attempt to find each other and provide a united front, the pieces to their mysterious existence and presence on earth are slowly falling into place. A few questions remain, however, and THE LOST FILES: THE LEGACIES tells the missing stories of six, nine, and those who have already died.Six ultimately decided to seek out number four to help fight back, but that decision wasn't arrived at hastily. Instead, six's legacy reveals hardship and despair. After years on the run, six and her Cêpan (or guardian) Katrina are captured by the Mogadorian’s. Not knowing what number six is in the order, the Mogadorian’s are susceptible to the Lorien charm that protects each number from being killed out of turn. Attempts to hurt six backfire, so they decide to torture and kill Katrina instead. Confronted with heartbreak and despair, six is driven by the only thing left which is vengeance. You learn a little bit more about her childhood, as well as her relationship with her Cêpan, Katarina, and their capture and imprisonment in a Mogadorian mountain cave in West Virginia. Unlike other Lorien’s who are constantly on the run, number nine and his Cêpan decide to hide in plain sight and for an extended period of time. While this provided some stability as nine waited for his legacies to develop, it also provided some frustration. This becomes increasingly apparent when nine starts becoming friendly with a local girl. The chance at a normal life, though, is soon swept aside after the Mogadorian’s attack. As nine is the last of the numbers, the Mogadorian’s can do nothing else but lock him away. That, however, won't stop him. "The Fallen Legacies" is perhaps the most interesting of the three. Unlike the other stories, this story isn't told by a member of the Garde (namely, Numbers One, Two, and/or Three - the "fallen legacies" alluded to in the title), but by a young Mogadorian. As the son of a high-ranking Mogadorian General, Adamus "Adam" Sutekh is expected to follow in his father's footsteps: become an obedient, unquestioning soldier for the cause and, one day, a Mogadorian ruler on Earth. Hiding in plain sight in a Mogadorian enclave on Earth (read: an exclusive gated community outside of Washington, DC), he's a witness to the deaths of One, Two, and Three, with varying degrees of involvement. In many ways, these events are milestones in Adam's life, markers on his road to adulthood. Just eight years old during the "First Great Expansion" (i.e., the killing of the Loric people), Adam is slightly older than the members of the Garde - children who he is at times expected to kill in cold blood. Brainwashed by his people from birth, Adam is an enthusiastic believer in the Mogadorian "cause" - that is, until a forbidden experiment (sanctioned by his own father) gives him access to One's memories. In her mind Adam wanders for three years, with One acting as his sometimes-escort. Adam awakes only to find that one has taken up residence in his own brain; she quickly becomes the traditional angel on his shoulder. With her encouragement, Adam begins to question all he's been taught about Mogadorian supremacy and progress.

I really enjoyed this book while I was reading it. It is a really good book. The story line is great for the last two stories. But the first story is ok. The characters are well fleshed out. The book is very describing. It has lots of figurative language in it. The book uses figurative language such as similes, metaphors etc. I would recommend this book this book to people from 6th grade and up. The book is a very good book.
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Mar 01, 2017 Sasha (bahareads) rated it really liked it

Originally, I was going to rate each of the short stories individually but now I'm kinda like 'screw it'. The Lorien Legacies are great books but I'm usually not into short stories like that. So I was surprised that these short stories are were so good. And each of stories are about some of my favorite characters!

I really enjoyed learning more about Six, you get more of her background story and feel a softer side of her. I was excited to learn more about Nine, Sandor and their relationship

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May 25, 2012 Linda rated it really liked it

I thought The Lost Files of Six's Legacy, Nine's Legacy, and The Fallen Legacies were three good short stories to read before I read The Rise of Nine. Unlike some people I do not own any type of tablet for eBooks, so I was super excited for these books to come out for print, so I can be more informed before I read the third book.

Six's Legacy:
Six's Legacy was my favorite from all of the short stories. I really enjoy reading about Six because even though Six is super strong she's not selfish like I thought The Lost Files of Six's Legacy, Nine's Legacy, and The Fallen Legacies were three good short stories to read before I read The Rise of Nine. Unlike some people I do not own any type of tablet for eBooks, so I was super excited for these books to come out for print, so I can be more informed before I read the third book.

Six's Legacy:
Six's Legacy was my favorite from all of the short stories. I really enjoy reading about Six because even though Six is super strong she's not selfish like number four. Reading about her struggles and claiming her first victory against the Mogs was awesome and that's why number Six is my favorite character. I also like how she gain her first legacies which I believe comes at certain age but when they need it. I also became very fond over her Cepan Katarina, and I was very sad when the Mogs leader killed her and reading about number Six pain because she was trying to help her Cepan, and they share mother and daughter bond, and Six is going to narrate for the third book so that's great.

Nine's Legacy:
I really wanted to read this story before I read The Rise of Nine because I wanted to have a preview of Nine's personality and why he'll make certain decisions through his past experience. I like number Nine but his story remains me of number four. Guy falls for girl, girl falls for guy, and girl betrays guy, so Lorien young men like young Earthling women who betrays them how romantic. Molly wasn't a bad character, but was trying to save her parents from the Mogs, and they payed the ultimate price which I did not expect to happen. Overall, I like Nine's Cepan and how he was compare to Batman because of all of his gadgets. Nine and Sandor had a hate love relationship, and I love Nine's Legacy of anti- gravity and I am really excited to see how number Four and Nine work together.

The Fallen Legacies:
I thought this was the second best story because it gives the reader a different viewpoint of The Lorien Legacies series and had a lot of action. I liked Adam's character who was a Mog and how he is a underdog. He is absolutely different from his race and is open-minded and care for others. I was able to understand the Mogs better and their intentions. Overall, Adam tried to save number Two and Three with the help of the ghost of number One. Adam's father was a guy that you did not want to piss off and I couldn't stand Ivan he was complete arrogant guy.I felt sorry for number two and three deaths, and I thought number One was completely stupid for falling for a guy then stealing for him and getting caught; even though, I thought her legacy was pretty cool, and I grown to like her throughout the progress of the story. Adam was a really cool character with great character development and courage which he gained throughout the story. I hope he comes back for The Rise of Nine because I think his story is not over yet.

I believe this is a must read, and I can't wait for The Rise of Nine.TWO MORE WEEKS!
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Oct 05, 2015 Aaron Batten rated it really liked it

Personal response:I liked this book, and I gave it four stars. I gave it four stars, because the garde of Lorien were always in a spot where they could have be in danger or captured.I also liked how it showed how the Mogadorians thought and why they continued to hunt the garde.It showed the story from multiple point of views.

Plot: This book was three separate stories about one war that was being fought between two alien races on Earth. There was an alien race called the Mogadorians and they were Personal response:I liked this book, and I gave it four stars. I gave it four stars, because the garde of Lorien were always in a spot where they could have be in danger or captured.I also liked how it showed how the Mogadorians thought and why they continued to hunt the garde.It showed the story from multiple point of views.

Plot: This book was three separate stories about one war that was being fought between two alien races on Earth. There was an alien race called the Mogadorians and they were hunting the few survivors of a war on Lorien. This book talks about a specific Mogadorian named Adamus that did not follow what his fellow people were taught. Also it talked about the six and nine from Lorien and how they needed to stay hidden until they could fight back against the Mogadorians.They needed their powers to develop before they could fight back. They also cannot be killed out of order of there charms unless they were together. This was a big help keeping the garde alive.

Characterization:The two people from Lorien in this book were both captured at different times, and when both were captured they were nice, kind, and polite to people but weary of the Mogadorians. Eventually though they were captured. They were waiting in solitude looking for any chance at escape. They had to watch their teachers tortured and both eventually killed. Both of them escaped but they were changed people. They were more ruthless and nine even went a little mad. The other person in this book was a Mogadorian who at the beginning was ruthless and unpleasant to be around. After he watched the life of the ones he was hunting and meeting two of them he was a better nicer person. He did not want to hunt the garde and tried to help them secretly. The Mogadorians are taught to be cold hearted, ruthless, and unforgiving which he was not anymore. He did not fit in anymore and eventually was almost killed rebelling.

Impact of Setting: All of these characters were all running all over the world.. They were either trying to stay out of danger or to kill the remaining garde. Most of the story occurred in present day United States and started with Four, Six, and Sam fleeing Ohio. The Mogadorians were in Washington at an underground facility that they made from caves. The two people from Lorien started in New York and some were in northern Mexico but eventually fled. If the people of Lorien stayed in one place they would have be captured or killed, and if the Mogadorians did not keep hunting they would have not found the garde and there plan would have failed.

Recommendation: I would recommend this book to thirteen year old guys. I recommended it to thirteen years olds or older because the comprehension level is higher. The first person view keeps changing and you can get a little lost on who is thinking or doing what. There was also some violence and death so I would probably not recommend it for younger readers. ...more

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Feb 02, 2020 ihavereadsomebooks rated it it was amazing

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. So the book had three parts, telling 3 stories. We got a backstory to Nine's Legacy, Six's, and as well as of One's, two's and three's.

Six's story was known from the the Lorien Legacies Series. So when Katarina died I wasn't suprised, nor when she got her first legacy, she killed the Mog that killed her Cépan, nor when she stayed to memorize the mountain. But it was good to relive it through her eyes, living it with her. Watching Six actually fragile, cry out for Katarina, playing football, pla So the book had three parts, telling 3 stories. We got a backstory to Nine's Legacy, Six's, and as well as of One's, two's and three's.

Six's story was known from the the Lorien Legacies Series. So when Katarina died I wasn't suprised, nor when she got her first legacy, she killed the Mog that killed her Cépan, nor when she stayed to memorize the mountain. But it was good to relive it through her eyes, living it with her. Watching Six actually fragile, cry out for Katarina, playing football, playing her favorite game made me emotional. Enjoyed every moment.

Nine was always known as the goofy, battle-obsessed, sarcastic idiot. We have seen his soft side when talking to John and his furious one when talking about Five, his vulnerable side when Eight died. To see him in love, feel embarrassed over climbing a wall, get nervous over a date, is so unlike him it was a joy to read. Nine was a kid back then, so of course he would crush on someone, but it was so sad to see him ignore Sandor but I wasnt suprised that much. Let's not forget John did the same thing with Henry (he just used Telekinisis and made him stay on Paradise because of Sara). It was nice to see why he was how he was. Seeking for revenge for his dead Sépan, for Maddy's betrayal. Wow.

And finally, the Fallen Legacies was not quite what I expected. As almost everyone, I thought we would see One, Two and Three through their eyes. I suspected to see Adam on One's life, since he did say he knew her and he 'inherited' her powers. But Adam has been part of the Garde's life more than we knew. Witnessing their deaths, trying to make a difference, help. I was suprised to see this Adam at first. At the beginning he was everything we thought a Mog would be. But then, after meeting One, he started questioning everything. Defying his father, earning his respect for a slight second, going against his entire world. I'm glad I got to know him better. On the books, I was always having second thoughts about him. Finding weird his concetion with One, but it's all clear now. I must read the books again now just for Adam, to understand him more now that I know his story

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Apr 10, 2012 Luke rated it really liked it

I AM NUMBER FOUR: THE LOST FILES: THE LEGACIES

The Legacies has three novellas that were first released in eBook. Finally, the novellas are released in paperback.

SIX'S LEGACY: 5/5 stars
I enjoyed Six's adventures before going to Paradise and meeting John. It's narration is similar to I Am Number Four, except that it is told by Six's point-of-view. Like this one, the others were written in 1st person, present tense. I like present tense. It's cool to read the adventure through it happening in the p ...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Abbie rated it really liked it

I can't describe how I'm feeling right now. It's a mixture of gratefulness for being able to read this book; quiet contentment in finally understanding the characters; learned helplessness for the inevitable doom of Numbers One, Two and Three; and deep sadness for the many other deaths that had occurred. The story was beautifully written but I can't help but feel dejected by the events that had happened to the Garde.

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Oct 02, 2013 Juliette rated it liked it

This book focuses on three different legacies stories. The three different stories are numbers 6 and 9 and then The Fallen Mogadorian. Numbers 6 and 9 are basically the names of two of the Lorien Garde. This may sound a little complicated but trust me, the book sorts it all out quick and simple so you are not confused! The stories give a brief background of the character before going into the story of their encounter with the Mogadorian, in 6 and 9's cases, or the Garde, in The Fallens case.

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Dec 25, 2013 Jasmin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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This book consists of #1: Six's Legacy. #2: Nine's Legacy. #3: the Fallen Legacies. I really enjoyed this book and it might have something to do with the fact that Six and Nine are my top two Garde members, so I really had a great time reading about their past.

This book is about Six before she met John Smith and all her adventures and how she lost her chest. About Nine before he met John Smith and how different his life was before. About One, Two and Three and how they meet their deaths.

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Jan 10, 2013 Rissa Flores rated it it was amazing

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A fantastic read. The Legacies is split into 3 different stories- Six's Legacy, Nine's Legacy and The Fallen Legacies.

I enjoyed how action-packed Six's Legacy was. Also, I loved learning more of Six's backstory. In Six's Legacy, we get a short glimpse of her struggle before eventually finding Four. We also get to see more of her relationship with her Cepan, Katarina, before she died. I love how I also got to see a different side of her character. She was still the strong-willed Garde that was in ...more

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Jan 03, 2013 Adriana rated it really liked it

Four month ago when I read this, I felt strongly about writing some deeply insightful literary criticism about the series and about Pitticus Lore’s writing style. Now of course, I don’t remember any of that. I will say that if you are a fan of the series, I definitely recommend reading this. Six’s story isn’t particular exciting as it is mostly covered in the other books. Nine’s story and the fallen legacies help fill out and supplement the overall plot. I haven’t read the other companion pieces ...more

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Nov 15, 2018 Caroline rated it really liked it

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May 03, 2012 Mong Lau rated it it was amazing

I personally think this is one of the best books I have read so far. I have not read a lot of book in my past years but now that I have read "I am number four", I realize that in order to read a good book, you have to give it a chance. The phrase "never judge a book by it's cover" is true because before I read this book, I honestly had no idea of what to expect. But now that I have finished this book, I absolutely look this book and plus the movie, I am just speechless. ...more

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Dec 19, 2014 Steve rated it it was amazing

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“I want to get away from everything. From my entire life. But I feel like any decision I make, I’ll just end up regretting.”
-Nine.

The Fallen legacies.
I hope Adam absorbs One’s powers, so he can back-up & help the Garde.

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Jul 25, 2012 La Tisha Wammack rated it it was amazing

Love this series! I think the author writes a great story, and I love to see how it will unfold.

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Jul 04, 2013 Lynchan rated it liked it

Shelves: authors-either-possessed-or-crazy, mind-breaking, just-found-at-home, lame-af, they-kick-a-lot-of-ass, adventure-fantasy, total-headache

I enjoyed this book simply because of Adam the Mogadorian. He was so far my favorite character in the whole series.

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Sep 05, 2012 Danielle Emmie rated it really liked it

*4/5*
I want to know more about Eight :(

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Mar 24, 2018 Azizah rated it really liked it

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This may contains spoilers, so yeahhh.

This book contains three side-stories from the I Am Number Four series. The first one is about Six, our brave heroine. I really love how she narrates the story, since she was still having Katarina around until her escape from West Virginia. Even though most of us probably knew the story already cause Six told it in one of the main books in the series, it's still enjoyable. I really love the relationship between Six and her Cepan, Katarina. I love how they tr This may contains spoilers, so yeahhh.

This book contains three side-stories from the I Am Number Four series. The first one is about Six, our brave heroine. I really love how she narrates the story, since she was still having Katarina around until her escape from West Virginia. Even though most of us probably knew the story already cause Six told it in one of the main books in the series, it's still enjoyable. I really love the relationship between Six and her Cepan, Katarina. I love how they train together and play games they created by themselves. The part when things starting to get really awful makes me tense. I kinda have tears in my eyes everytime Six refers to Katarina as "My Katarina". That's so heart-warming and sad at the same time :')

The second story is about Nine and how he tries to break free from the rules his Cepan made for him. I knew how the story would go (again, from one of the main books), knew how this will end pretty bad for Nine himself. Still, it's interesting to know how one of my favorite character from the series sees the world. He makes mistakes, yes, but he also willing to do better. It's also pretty sad how Sandor calls him "My young ward" around his last time. How he seems proud when Nine doesn't answer every questions those Mogs give him.

The last one and my favorite is The Fallen Legacies, which I thought in the first place would be narrated by Number One, Two, or Three. It isn't. It's from Adam's point of view.

Damn.

I can't stop fangirling! I just realized that when I get into the second page. OH MY GOD. Still can't believe it though. ADAM IS SERIOUSLY MY FAVORITE.

The story starts when Adam and his best friend/brother Ivan are watching humans past by in some mall. I love reading it from his point of view! The story is hilarious in Adam kind of way, tensing, interesting, and also makes me sad and happy at the same time. I love that it captures his meeting with Number One, the girl that he remembers when he sees Six years later. And it's really awesome. We finally get to know Adam better here. How he raised in his family, how his father (the great general) treats him, and how he stucks choosing which side he should be supporting, which side he should be in. I love how One shares her memories with him and how Adam get into it. One talks about her life and her fate in a really deep and real way. I love her already. The ending is kinda cliffhanger, but at least we already knew that Adam will get back and fight. Makes me love him and this series even more :'')

I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. ...more

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