by Marie Lu
"Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their lives. Day is believed dead having lost his own brother to an execution squad who thought they were assassinating him. June is now the Republic's most wanted traitor. Desperate for help, they turn to the Patriots - a vigilante rebel group sworn to bring down the Republic. But can they trust them or have they unwittingly become pawns in the most terrifying of political games?"
~~~~~~~~The following review contains spoilers! ~~~~~~~~
Prodigy had its fair share of surprises, and the experience of reading it as a whole caught me off guard. As much as I enjoyed Legend, I found its sequel to be even better, and that's saying a lot seeing as it is the second book of a trilogy. I didn't feel in any way as if it was a mere bridge between the two novels - with the amount of action and revelations that took place, Prodigy can certainly stand on its own.
Getting to know Anden and seeing more of Tess's character were two highlights of the story. Acting as counterparts to Day and June's relationships, and making themselves obstacles between the two protagonists whether they wanted to or not, the premise of these two characters would be one that traditionally presented a difficult one to admire. However I found myself rooting for Anden at times, even initially when there were still questions of his intentions, and for Tess as well, though she constantly undermined June. I understood both of their rationales, and though I may not have always agreed with them, the characters were multi-dimensional and I was able to sympathize with them.
Prodigy included more information about the world that the trilogy is set in, showing a lot of careful thinking on Marie Lu's part. The effects of rising sea levels were shown in the disappearances of many countries, and the passing of many years showed China, Africa, and Antarctica to be three areas of concentrated prosperity. It was very interesting to learn about what was going on beyond the Republic, and to imagine this new world that had been created.
When Day decided not to tell June about his condition at the end, and chose instead to break up with her, I was so mad! I could see it coming because it was just the easier way out, rather than needing to go through the pain of having June seeing him deteriorate. But at the same time, it wasn't the right way to end things. Though I liked Anden and Tess a lot, and sometimes I could even clearly see them ending up with June and Day, respectively, this ending made me realize how much I like June and Day being together. Though I felt there was a large dose of insta-love in Legend, I can't turn down the classic love story of two individuals from two different worlds, and the two have gotten to know each other considerably better throughout Prodigy.
I'm hoping Day will find a cure somehow, because I can't imagine him dying in Champion. He came so far to change the Republic, and to save his younger brother, and now that he's on his way to accomplishing the former and has been successful in the latter, I can't imagine an ending like that! It's safe to say I'm really looking forward to the final book in this trilogy.
Getting to know Anden and seeing more of Tess's character were two highlights of the story. Acting as counterparts to Day and June's relationships, and making themselves obstacles between the two protagonists whether they wanted to or not, the premise of these two characters would be one that traditionally presented a difficult one to admire. However I found myself rooting for Anden at times, even initially when there were still questions of his intentions, and for Tess as well, though she constantly undermined June. I understood both of their rationales, and though I may not have always agreed with them, the characters were multi-dimensional and I was able to sympathize with them.
Prodigy included more information about the world that the trilogy is set in, showing a lot of careful thinking on Marie Lu's part. The effects of rising sea levels were shown in the disappearances of many countries, and the passing of many years showed China, Africa, and Antarctica to be three areas of concentrated prosperity. It was very interesting to learn about what was going on beyond the Republic, and to imagine this new world that had been created.
When Day decided not to tell June about his condition at the end, and chose instead to break up with her, I was so mad! I could see it coming because it was just the easier way out, rather than needing to go through the pain of having June seeing him deteriorate. But at the same time, it wasn't the right way to end things. Though I liked Anden and Tess a lot, and sometimes I could even clearly see them ending up with June and Day, respectively, this ending made me realize how much I like June and Day being together. Though I felt there was a large dose of insta-love in Legend, I can't turn down the classic love story of two individuals from two different worlds, and the two have gotten to know each other considerably better throughout Prodigy.
I'm hoping Day will find a cure somehow, because I can't imagine him dying in Champion. He came so far to change the Republic, and to save his younger brother, and now that he's on his way to accomplishing the former and has been successful in the latter, I can't imagine an ending like that! It's safe to say I'm really looking forward to the final book in this trilogy.
5/5 stars.
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