Legend (Paperback)


"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a "Legend "in the making."--"USA Today"
"Taut and exciting."--"The Los Angeles TImes"
""Legend "doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."
A "New York Times" bestseller
5 Starred Reviews
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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"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a "Legend "in the making."--"USA Today"
"Taut and exciting."--"The Los Angeles TImes"
""Legend "doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."
A "New York Times" bestseller
5 Starred Reviews
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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I had high hopes for this book and was really disappointed. Although there is probably enough action and tension in the story to make it popular enough with readers new to the dystopian genre, it fell flat for me. Full review: http://wp.me/s4iCIy-legend

Product Details

General

Imprint

Speak

Country of origin

United States

Series

Legend, 1

Release date

April 2013

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

April 2013

Authors

Dimensions

210 x 140 x 24mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

305

ISBN-13

978-0-14-242207-6

Barcode

9780142422076

Categories

LSN

0-14-242207-X



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