Legend
"Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it." From the New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites
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. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
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. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
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Good book!
Some of it was predictable, but it was written well and I even almost teared up at a part. I can't wait to read the next one!
Some of it was predictable, but it was written well and I even almost teared up at a part. I can't wait to read the next one!
I've missed last 2000's (early 2010's) dystopian.
Why did it take me so long to get to this series?!
Why did it take me so long to get to this series?!
This is the first in a three (maybe four now) book series and while I enjoyed the first book I couldn’t get through the second book, though that may be because I didn’t get the second book until after high school and I was just older than the intended audience. I’d recommend to fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
Obviously I’m late to the game on reading this book and obviously I know that dystopian YA books have been overdone. However that did not stop me from having fun with this read. Quick paced, easy to read, dystopian, conspiracy, war, prodigal teens… simple but fun and effective.
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