Alec takes Nova in after her parents are viciously murdered by another villain gang before the civil war, and was raised by the Anarchists.

But Adrian, the biological son of one of the Renegades' founders, gets it back, and fixes the broken clasp on it with his ability to bring to life whatever he draws.

After a brief struggle with several Renegades, including Danna Bell (Monarch), and Ruby Tucker (Red Assassin), someone in an armored suit comes to face off against Nightmare: the Sentinel, who is later revealed to be Adrian.

Adrian's adoptive brother Max (the Bandit) is introduced, but has been quarantined his whole life due to his uncontrollable ability to absorb others superpowers.

The Sentinel eventually leaves the Anarchists alone, and Cyanide has the idea to have Nova recruited by the Renegades as a spy due to her inability to sleep being unknown.

Nova's first mission as part of Adrian's team involves staking out a library run by Gene Cronin (The Librarian), a weapons dealer to the Anarchists.

Nova inspects artifacts from the Renegades' past and learns that Ace Anarchy's helmet, created by her father to amplify his power, could not be destroyed.

Nova reluctantly helps with the plan, taking Adrian with her on a Nightmare investigation at Cosmopolis Park, where the two begin to become enamored with each other.

The entire Renegade council arrives and Ingrid prepares to destroy all of Cosmopolis Park with her bombs with them in it, but Nova finally shoots her dead.

Publicity for Renegades included social media posts on Meyer's Twitter account, chapter releases, as well as a cover reveal with the LA Times.

[4][5][6] In anticipation for the release date there were multiple giveaways, one for a Renegades-themed trip to YallFest, a chance to have your own character featured in the Renegades sequel, and a photo contest to win an advanced copy of the book.

[11] An entire website was created dedicated to the novel, and the pages are slowly added in order to tease fans and get them excited for the novel's release.

[14] Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review on October 9, calling it, "a strikingly grounded story of star-crossed would-be lovers, deception, and the recognition that most of humanity exists between the extremes of good and evil".

[15] Common Sense Media rated the book at four stars, writing "Slow start, but much intrigue in supervillain/hero tale.

"[16] Renegades hit the New York Times bestseller list for Young Adult Hardcovers at number 2 the week of November 26, 2017.