Publication date: November 29th, 2011
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Number of pages: 305
Date read: May 18th, 2013
Genre: Dystopia, YA, Romance, Adventure, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic
Source: Bought
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(Description source: Goodreads)
What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic’s wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths—until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias’s death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths—until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias’s death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.
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“You should have taken me with you," I whisper to him. Then I lean my head against his and begin to cry. In my mind, I make a silent promise to my brother's killer.
I will hunt you down. I will scour the streets of Los Angeles for you. Search every street in the Republic if I have to. I will trick you and deceive you, lie, cheat and steal to find you, tempt you out of your hiding place, and chase you until you have nowhere else to run. I make you this promise: your life is mine.”
Legend is phenomenal! It has to be the best dystopia novel
that I've read so far this year. The story line is beyond words and the
characters are exceptional, each and every one of them.
Day has to be one of the most beautiful characters I have
ever read. Day is gorgeous, brave, rebellious, kind, loyal and protective.
The descriptive style and the amount of detail add so much
to the story, taking it above and beyond any expectations I had going into this
novel. One of the amazing aspects of the story is the way Marie Lu depicts the
horror of what blind obedience can lead to. Legend will make you feel like more
things should be questioned.
Legend is full of deception, secrets, lies, and betrayal and
romance, and it is absolutely action-packed. Add to that the fact that it is
also so heart-wrenching and bittersweet and this novel has the ability to
appeal to anyone and everyone on some level.
A truly gripping read that left me stunned, obsessed and
dying for more, I swear I am so ready to just run out the door to go order
Prodigy (the sequel) RIGHT NOW! An unforgettable read that draws you in and
will make it so that you are the one who won't be able to let go of it.
"You sure you can make it by yourself?" she asks.
"I'll be fine." I smile. "If you see me floating unconscious out to sea,though-by all means,come and get me.”
I rate Legend Five out of Five!!!
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