powerofsix

Power of Six is a 2011 young adult science fiction novel by Pittacus Lore, the collective pen name used by James Frey and Jobie Hughes. It is the second installment in the Lorien Legacies series, following I Am Number Four. The book continues the story of the Lorien Garde, who survive the destruction of their homeworld and hide on Earth while pursued by the Mogadorians. The narrative follows multiple points of view, including John Smith (Number Four), Marina (Number Seven), and Six, expanding the series’ cast and its mythology.

Plot and themes center on the survivors’ efforts to stay hidden, forge alliances, and unite the remaining Garde to counter the Mogadorian threat. As the hunt intensifies, the Garde must learn to wield their legacies—unique powers inherited from their homeworld—and to work with human allies who may help or hinder their chances of survival. The novel also develops the overarching quest to locate all nine Garde and prepare for a larger confrontation, while exploring themes of friendship, trust, identity, and the burden of destiny.

Publication and reception notes indicate that Power of Six continued the series’ hallmark fast-paced action and suspense, appealing to fans of the first book and attracting new readers to the series. Critics often commented on the book’s multi-POV structure and its cliffhanger elements, which set up the next installment. It is followed by The Rise of Nine in the series chronology.