by Marie Lu
"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."
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."
I read Legend quickly because of its constant twists and mysteries, and the novel surprised me in a positive way. I had heard so much about the story going in, I expected to encounter very few unprecedented events in its plot. Thankfully, I was wrong. The story, especially towards its middle and end, continuously kept me "at the edge of my seat".
Something I really enjoyed about Legend was the way that Marie Lu chose to write it. Because it was written from two different perspectives, that of Day's and June's, the reader was exposed to two constrasting realities of the very same world. Furthermore, the characterization of these points of view were noticeably varied - while Day spoke informally and was preoccupied with survival, June was more rigid and observant, expanding on her points with additional information in parentheses. These styles helped me to understand the two different characters more deeply. The major thing they had in common, I found, was their concern and love for their family members. It's also what eventually brought them together.
Characterization, therefore, was a strong point of Legend, as well as its unpredictability. One thing that was lacking for me were explanations - I wanted to know more about The Republic, The Colonies, and more details regarding Day's status as being wanted by the government. However, I still think these gaps can be filled in by the sequel, and that they possibly have been withheld in order to create (and eventually solve) further mysteries.
I'm intrigued by Legend and am looking forward to reading Prodigy, in order to find answers to the questions posed in the first book, as well as follow the development of Day and June's relationship.
Something I really enjoyed about Legend was the way that Marie Lu chose to write it. Because it was written from two different perspectives, that of Day's and June's, the reader was exposed to two constrasting realities of the very same world. Furthermore, the characterization of these points of view were noticeably varied - while Day spoke informally and was preoccupied with survival, June was more rigid and observant, expanding on her points with additional information in parentheses. These styles helped me to understand the two different characters more deeply. The major thing they had in common, I found, was their concern and love for their family members. It's also what eventually brought them together.
Characterization, therefore, was a strong point of Legend, as well as its unpredictability. One thing that was lacking for me were explanations - I wanted to know more about The Republic, The Colonies, and more details regarding Day's status as being wanted by the government. However, I still think these gaps can be filled in by the sequel, and that they possibly have been withheld in order to create (and eventually solve) further mysteries.
I'm intrigued by Legend and am looking forward to reading Prodigy, in order to find answers to the questions posed in the first book, as well as follow the development of Day and June's relationship.
5/5 stars.
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