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Legend : Marie Lu
written on Sunday, February 23, 2014 @ 9:19 PM ✈
Title : Legend
Author : Marie Lu
Genre : Dystopian, Action/Romance
Publisher, Year : Penguin Young Readers Group, 2011
Pages : 336
Short Summary : 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 Thoughts :
This has probably got to be one of those books at the very top of my favorite list. Set in the dystopian world of America, this twist on Les Miserables brings together prodigy and criminal. Lu's writing brings Day and June to life, both fueled by their own hidden motives.
Day has got to be one of my biggest fictional crushes because there's something about his character that seems so...real. He's not your typical criminal or hero, but instead stands out as a unique character of his own. I could just gush about him on and on, but I'll leave it up to you to see whether you'll love him as much as I do. June seemed a bit too perfect for me, but it's nice to see here and there that she does have her faults. One of the things that I love about June is that I actually don't hate her. Sure, some of her decisions did fuel plotlines that led to consequences and my heart broken, but she's not your typical whiny, irrational heroine. She's calculating and meticulous (though not robotic) which is refreshing to see. I love how Lu does draw some parallels between her main characters. For example (not giving away too much!), they're both lonely, but in their own different way. Characters with different perspectives and plausible, rational thinking processes (thank God).
I love Lu's writing style because it finds the perfect balance between subjective and objective without boring me to death. I didn't skim one word. She doesn't overdo the romance, rather focusing mostly on the plot, which I appreciate. The shift in terms of Day's and June's relationship was so natural, it didn't bother me as much as the current trend in books where the boy immediately falls in love with the girl for unknown reasons. But what's not to love about June? She's a self-dependent girl who has a spine.
If I had to find a complaint about this, it would probably be that all her supporting characters seem a little flat, but it's not a huge issue. The supporting characters really did play their part as foil characters though.
AND THE FEELS.
You wouldn't understand now, but just wait. Just wait for that angsty pain to come creeping into your heart.
The series of events, laced with actions of bravery, sacrifice, and betrayal, unfolds perfectly in a story that leaves the reader eagerly looking for the next book.
- Mei
I read this book when not many people knew about it, but it's become a hit now. I just wanted to start off this book review blog on with a review on one of the books I love. Marie Lu is a great writer. I won't review the next book (Prodigy) unless I have time, which I probably won't, because I just got a bunch of books that I want to review while the plot is still fresh in my mind. But I will write a review on Champion, the ending to the trilogy, since I read that within this year.
(On a side-note, I had a friend tell me that they didn't like how this book was so predictable. If you're one is all for mind-blowing plot twists, then maybe you'll be a little disappointed. But don't let that fool you! Legend is a great book that manages to make you forget all about speculations and lose yourself in the moment alongside Day and June.)
Labels: action, book, book review, dystopian, legend, marie lu, review, romance, trilogy
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Legend : Marie Lu
written on Sunday, February 23, 2014 @ 9:19 PM ✈
Title : Legend
Author : Marie Lu
Genre : Dystopian, Action/Romance
Publisher, Year : Penguin Young Readers Group, 2011
Pages : 336
Short Summary : 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 Thoughts :
This has probably got to be one of those books at the very top of my favorite list. Set in the dystopian world of America, this twist on Les Miserables brings together prodigy and criminal. Lu's writing brings Day and June to life, both fueled by their own hidden motives.
Day has got to be one of my biggest fictional crushes because there's something about his character that seems so...real. He's not your typical criminal or hero, but instead stands out as a unique character of his own. I could just gush about him on and on, but I'll leave it up to you to see whether you'll love him as much as I do. June seemed a bit too perfect for me, but it's nice to see here and there that she does have her faults. One of the things that I love about June is that I actually don't hate her. Sure, some of her decisions did fuel plotlines that led to consequences and my heart broken, but she's not your typical whiny, irrational heroine. She's calculating and meticulous (though not robotic) which is refreshing to see. I love how Lu does draw some parallels between her main characters. For example (not giving away too much!), they're both lonely, but in their own different way. Characters with different perspectives and plausible, rational thinking processes (thank God).
I love Lu's writing style because it finds the perfect balance between subjective and objective without boring me to death. I didn't skim one word. She doesn't overdo the romance, rather focusing mostly on the plot, which I appreciate. The shift in terms of Day's and June's relationship was so natural, it didn't bother me as much as the current trend in books where the boy immediately falls in love with the girl for unknown reasons. But what's not to love about June? She's a self-dependent girl who has a spine.
If I had to find a complaint about this, it would probably be that all her supporting characters seem a little flat, but it's not a huge issue. The supporting characters really did play their part as foil characters though.
AND THE FEELS.
You wouldn't understand now, but just wait. Just wait for that angsty pain to come creeping into your heart.
The series of events, laced with actions of bravery, sacrifice, and betrayal, unfolds perfectly in a story that leaves the reader eagerly looking for the next book.
- Mei
I read this book when not many people knew about it, but it's become a hit now. I just wanted to start off this book review blog on with a review on one of the books I love. Marie Lu is a great writer. I won't review the next book (Prodigy) unless I have time, which I probably won't, because I just got a bunch of books that I want to review while the plot is still fresh in my mind. But I will write a review on Champion, the ending to the trilogy, since I read that within this year.
(On a side-note, I had a friend tell me that they didn't like how this book was so predictable. If you're one is all for mind-blowing plot twists, then maybe you'll be a little disappointed. But don't let that fool you! Legend is a great book that manages to make you forget all about speculations and lose yourself in the moment alongside Day and June.)
Labels: action, book, book review, dystopian, legend, marie lu, review, romance, trilogy
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we live under the same sky
“To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make all conditions serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish masterfully.”
- James Allen Quotes
Sometimes I wonder how people see me and what they think of me. It scares me a bit, honestly. I am sure though, that what they think of me,
what they think my life is, is a complete misperception. I have always tried to show myself as a carefree person, as someone who wont get bothered
because of public judgements. I am sure my friend and family think there is nothing going wrong in my life, that I do not worry enough, that
I am always happy. And I am sure they probably somewhat hate me for it because, lets admit it, there is nothing worse than seeing someone
who is life seems so perfect while yours is a complete mess. Truth is, I have become an expert at pretending. I think we are all experts
or at least we are getting there.
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