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By Marie Lu
Genre: Young Adult - Dystopian
Published: April 16, 2013 by Speak
Source: Celine of Two Ends of a Bookshelf
From different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths...
Until June's brother is murdered, and Day becomes the prime suspect.
In a shocking turn of events, the two uncover what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths to which their country will go to keep its secrets.
Legend is legend.
It was undeniably gripping and I read it in only one sitting. I was riveted
from the very first chapter until the end. Marie Lu is a genius and a master
story-teller. Legend was impossible to put down.
World building.
Marie Lu was able to vividly materialize a daunting and an almost-too-realistic
dystopian world out of her head. She paid earnest attention to details. Marie
Lu pictured the setting so richly that I found myself being lost inside the
world of Day and June. I can’t wait to learn more about
the secrets of this thrilling, corrupt society.
Writing style. The
writing was one of a kind. It was full of twists and surprises, and for the
most part, it was really difficult to predict what was about to happen from
afar. Also, the alternating dual POVs were a great help to making the story
unputdownable. Especially when the chapters are cut short and it shifts to
another scene, it almost-literally kills you and makes you want to scream I
WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!!
Characters. It’s
so easy to say that I love June and Day (Wow. That just rhymed, didn’t it?).
June—the Republic’s prodigy, trained, calculating, and genius. Day—the
Republic’s most notorious criminal, experienced, street-smart, and wise. They’re
two completely different people (and
their voices were also easy to distinguish from one another) yet they also have
so much in common. It was interesting to witness how their lives intertwined
together.
I’m also glad for the lack of insta-romance. The chemistry
between them didn’t feel forced or rushed, but rather realistic. You could
really see how their relationship progressed, and how at first they fought against what they
honestly felt because they believed each
other as enemies.
Action-packed, fast-paced and gripping, Legend will take you
on one, scary and exhilarating roller coaster ride of your life. I can’t wait to get my hands
on Prodigy!
THE NUB AND GIST: 5 STARS
Buy the book from: Amazon / The Book Depository
