Legend:
Author: Marie Lu
Rating: 5/5
Genre: YA dystopian fiction
Pages: 305
BLURB:
What was once the western United States is now the Republic, a nation constantly at war with its neighbours.
Born into an elite family, June Iparis is a military prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest circles.
On the other side of society is Day, the country’s most wanted criminal. A rebellious street kid from the slums, Day has spent his life fighting against the Republic.
When June’s brother is murdered, suspicion falls on Day. Determined to avenge her brother, June is sent to capture him.
But as their paths collide, June begins to uncover a shocking truth about the Republic,and realises that the enemy she has been hunting might not be the villain after all.
I rarely ever give books five stars but this book is absolutely brilliant. It starts off with a double point of view with Day and June who are on completely different paths but as it goes on, the emotional journey they go on together changes both of them completely. It’s fast paced and full of action and emotion. The amount of jaw dropping secrets that unfold as the story gets deeper is phenomenal. I love the way Marie Lu portrays differences in class in a dystopian world even though it’s a problem today as well.
I would definitely recommend as it’s an excellent fast-paced read, full of action,betrayal and war. As well as an intriguing storyline that includes a twisty murder mystery as well!
By Ehlissya Naqvi
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