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sophiaknudsen's review against another edition
5.0
Let's be honest for one sec here...THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE SERIES. I loved these books so much and I'm a little disappointed that they are done. Something that I found a little odd was that I enjoyed the second book the most, then the first, then the third, if that makes any sense to you. Typically, for me, I enjoy the series most when I first start it and not nearly as much when I finish.
I'm not usually a fan of war and military topics, but I was surprised by my enjoyment with this. This gave me a great new perspective of dystopian governments and how they function.
Marie Lu did a fabulous job of writing the most jaw-dropping plot I've ever seen! I was so surprised with the plot twists; I wasn't expecting any of them! I was completely wrapped up in this series when I read it, I couldn't go a single day without longing for the book.
Finally, the relationships and angsty romances in these books almost had me in tears. I managed to hold in the tears. They weren't so much "sad" as they were bittersweet. I loved how the characters were strong enough to know when they needed to end things. They were constantly thinking of one another; being selfless. I actually look up to the characters for that.
Overall, AMAZING book. I recommend it to everyone!
I'm not usually a fan of war and military topics, but I was surprised by my enjoyment with this. This gave me a great new perspective of dystopian governments and how they function.
Marie Lu did a fabulous job of writing the most jaw-dropping plot I've ever seen! I was so surprised with the plot twists; I wasn't expecting any of them! I was completely wrapped up in this series when I read it, I couldn't go a single day without longing for the book.
Finally, the relationships and angsty romances in these books almost had me in tears. I managed to hold in the tears. They weren't so much "sad" as they were bittersweet. I loved how the characters were strong enough to know when they needed to end things. They were constantly thinking of one another; being selfless. I actually look up to the characters for that.
Overall, AMAZING book. I recommend it to everyone!
emilyav21's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this whole series! It was a book that got me back into reading during quarantine. Marie Lu’s books are amazing and her writing is amazing too. This book literally broke my heart. I am so glad she made a sequel, can’t wait to read it!
nathalyalvarez's review against another edition
5.0
―A veces, el sol se pone mas temprano. Los dias no duran para siempre, ya sabes. Pero voy a luchar tan duro como pueda. Te prometo eso.
Los ojos de June se suavizan. ―No tienes que hacerlo solo.
Champion comienza con Day ocupándose con los tratamientos de su enfermedad y con June estudiando para ser la Princeps Electo de Anden. Ocho meses desde que se han visto, las circunstancias que reunirán a Day y June serán las menos esperadas cuando una plaga se desata en las Colonias y estos amenazan con declarar la guerra a la República a menos de que entreguen una cura ¿Será June capaz de pedirle a Day que sacrifique la cosa que más valora en el mundo, incluso después de que ya sacrificó casi todo por el país?
Prodigy nos dejó con todas las dudas sobre que sucedería con June y Day, la República, las Colonias, cómo haría Anden para arreglar el daño que su padre dejo atrás.
Con una trama que mezcla perfectamente la acción con los sentimientos de los personajes, Champion es una conclusión perfecta para la trilogía Legend. En comparación con otros finales, considero que Marie Lo hizo un gran trabajo con éste.
Los puntos relevantes de este libro fueron:
La política a través de los ojos de June: Una de las cosas en las que Prodigy falló fue en mostrar más de como funciona la política y las otras naciones. Conocer cómo funcionan otras sociedades y cuán poderosas son las otras potencias.
Pero la justicia no gobierna a las naciones,Day, ¿verdad? He leido historias sobre las naciones donde a cada persona se le da un arranque de igualdad en la vida, donde cada uno aporta al bien común y nadie es más rico o pobre que nadie. ¿Crees que ese sistema funcionó? ―Sacude la cabeza―. No con la gente, Day. Eso es algo que aprenderás cuando crezcas. Las personas, por naturaleza, son injustas, indignas e intrigantes. Tienes que tener cuidado con ellas, tienes que encontrar una manera de hacerles creer que estas atendiendo a todos sus caprichos. Las masas no pueden funcionar por sí solas. Necesitan ayuda. No saben lo que es bueno para ellos.
Anden como Elector Primo: Anden puesto bajo presión fue una de mis partes favoritas, porque muestra Anden es sólo un chico de 20 años tratando de arreglar errores y fallas de su padre, pero también es un hombre que a pesar de tomar decisiones en base a lo que su país necesita, nunca deja su criterio de lado.
La relación intermitente e inconclusa de June y Day: y con intermitente me refiero a que cada vez que trataban de hablar sobre lo que sentían, siempre un conflicto que los interrumpía. Y el hecho que Day no podía perdonar a June por su participación en la muerte de su familia.
El epílogo fue un punto clave en este libro; nos da un resumen de los que fueron los siguientes diez años en la vida de los personajes. Nos da el balance perfecto. La suficiente información para saber que pasó con los personajes, pero también el final abierto que nos permite imaginar como lo harán a partir de allí.
Y sobre todo me gustaría decir que la forma en que Marie Lu escribe es increíble. Tan simple y poético al mismo tiempo. Puede hacer que un simple hola entre Day y June sea una completa agonía para el lector. Grande.
brevbrb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
fannfran's review against another edition
5.0
I can't write anything right now, I am simply heartbroken.
tyfxrd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
beaktastic's review against another edition
5.0
This is the thrilling final installment in the Legend trilogy by Marie Lu, and unlike some other young-adult trilogies that I have read the final books of this year, this one did not disappoint.
In Champion, months have passed since Day learned he had a brain tumour and broke up with June to spare her. Now, he's trying to prepare for surgery whilst looking after little brother Eden, and June is training as Princeps-Elect, living totally separate lives. But then they have to come together once again, as a new threat from the Colonies threatens everything, and a new plague has hit. The only lead the Republic has to try and cure this plague is Eden, but can June bring herself to ask Day for this? And will it be enough?
I really enjoyed Champion. I thought it was thrilling and exciting, full of twists and turns, and it stayed true to the other books in the trilogy too. I think sometimes it can be hard to tie up a trilogy, to tie up all those loose ends, while still making the book fun and enjoyable and stay true to the overall storyline and characters, as I think sometimes authors feel rushed. I know I've read final books in trilogies that have felt this way. But Champion did not feel that way. Lu knew what she wanted to do and she did it.
I felt like June and Day continued to grow and develop in this book, and their relationship continued to grow and develop too. They struggled in their relationship, but they both worked hard to make it work, and I liked that. It wasn't easy or love-at-first-sight. It was nice.
The overall storyline of the book was good too, and exciting, even if it did feel like a bit of a re-hash of the previous two books at times. It was still exciting though, and it kept surprising me.
I liked the ending as well. The epilogue was really nice and well-written, and I felt it was somewhat bittersweet at first yet it made it happy in a nice way without being too OTT in making it a happy ending, and I liked it. It was nice, and I felt like it meant that Day and June's story is nowhere near over yet, even if it won't continue in print.
Overall, a really good book and great ending to this trilogy.
In Champion, months have passed since Day learned he had a brain tumour and broke up with June to spare her. Now, he's trying to prepare for surgery whilst looking after little brother Eden, and June is training as Princeps-Elect, living totally separate lives. But then they have to come together once again, as a new threat from the Colonies threatens everything, and a new plague has hit. The only lead the Republic has to try and cure this plague is Eden, but can June bring herself to ask Day for this? And will it be enough?
I really enjoyed Champion. I thought it was thrilling and exciting, full of twists and turns, and it stayed true to the other books in the trilogy too. I think sometimes it can be hard to tie up a trilogy, to tie up all those loose ends, while still making the book fun and enjoyable and stay true to the overall storyline and characters, as I think sometimes authors feel rushed. I know I've read final books in trilogies that have felt this way. But Champion did not feel that way. Lu knew what she wanted to do and she did it.
I felt like June and Day continued to grow and develop in this book, and their relationship continued to grow and develop too. They struggled in their relationship, but they both worked hard to make it work, and I liked that. It wasn't easy or love-at-first-sight. It was nice.
The overall storyline of the book was good too, and exciting, even if it did feel like a bit of a re-hash of the previous two books at times. It was still exciting though, and it kept surprising me.
I liked the ending as well. The epilogue was really nice and well-written, and I felt it was somewhat bittersweet at first yet it made it happy in a nice way without being too OTT in making it a happy ending, and I liked it. It was nice, and I felt like it meant that Day and June's story is nowhere near over yet, even if it won't continue in print.
Overall, a really good book and great ending to this trilogy.
pelargonia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5