Legend by Marie Lu

Summary

Legend Series by Marie Lu -- Legend, Prodigy, Champion

"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. "

My Review

I really enjoyed reading the Legend series. The story is somewhat simplistic, but becomes more complex with character development as the two main characters grow. It is an interesting theory of the future of society, as well as the theory that sometimes things that appear too good to be true, are. The ending was a little tragic, but it still had a happy ending.

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