Plus, I still consider LA my home and have a sick fascination for dystopian/apocalyptic novels set in California. Being the sucker for dystopias that I am, naturally, I was thrilled to read this book and see if it could live up to the noise. Why did I read this book: This is another highly talked about book of the year, receiving a good amount of buzz at BEA, NY Comic Con, and across the interwebs. Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Legend series 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.įull of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills. 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 his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.įrom 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. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. 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.
What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Publication Date: November 2011 (US) / February 2012 (UK) Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (US) / Puffin (UK) Genre: Speculative Fiction, Dystopia, Young Adult
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