Legend
2010 • 352 pages

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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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4 primary books7 released books

#1 in Legend

Legend is a 7-book series with 4 primary works first released in 2006 with contributions by Marie Lu.

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Life Before Legend
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Prodigy
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Champion
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Rebel: A Legend Novel

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  1. 75/5
August 3, 2021

Even if I've read this a million times before, this book is still so much fun.

One might even say it's legendary.

RTC.

July 22, 2017

Bad. Cashing on dystopia-mania in YA lit.
Felt nothing for the characters, kept wondering when the action would start and finally just gave up.

Life is short, there are far better books to read.

February 6, 2012

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