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griet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
noor_ahmed's review against another edition
3.0
It's a good book. I enjoyed reading it but the whole modern war and plague trope is just not my style and so at times i wouldn't enjoy it or feel interested.I didnt feel like I was in the book.
If you like this trope though, then you would definitely enjoy this book. The world building and character building were amazing too.
If you like this trope though, then you would definitely enjoy this book. The world building and character building were amazing too.
jafinc's review against another edition
2.0
Despite the fact that I liked this book, I had several issue with it when I finished it. First and foremost the "whodunit" plot line was predictable. As soon as Metias gets killed, I figured out who did it. Secondly, I felt like the secondary characters lacked depth and development, specifically Thomas and Kaede. I didn't quite understand a lot, if any of their motivations and I found myself getting irritated with them whenever they showed up. Thomas' sudden interest in June seemed to come out of nowhere considering how he acted towards her at the beginning of the book.
Finally, I wish there was more world building. I understand that this is dystopian and set in LA, but I felt that there was something missing from the descriptions of the city itself, other than there were 'high rise' rich districts and the poor district, and how the society worked, that would have helped to make the novel more engrossing. Things were hinted at, the floods/hurricanes for example, the Trials, but how this dystopian society came to be was never really explained, and neither was the appearance of the plague or why there was a Trial/how that started.
I know that the latter is part of the plot, but part of me feels like, considering the part it played in the lives of both characters, there should have been more of a set up.
I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to read the second book or not. Day and June were interesting enough (though even they had their bland moments) and I am really curious about, but unless the world is fleshed out more, I don't know if I can invest myself further in the story.
Finally, I wish there was more world building. I understand that this is dystopian and set in LA, but I felt that there was something missing from the descriptions of the city itself, other than there were 'high rise' rich districts and the poor district, and how the society worked, that would have helped to make the novel more engrossing. Things were hinted at, the floods/hurricanes for example, the Trials, but how this dystopian society came to be was never really explained, and neither was the appearance of the plague or why there was a Trial/how that started.
I know that the latter is part of the plot, but part of me feels like, considering the part it played in the lives of both characters, there should have been more of a set up.
I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to read the second book or not. Day and June were interesting enough (though even they had their bland moments) and I am really curious about
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the Elector's son (despite him only being there for two seconds, he intrigued me much more most of the other characters combinedcallistag1's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a surprisingly quick read that I was able to read in just a few hours. There's a lot of fast paced action and both of the main characters, Day and June, were likeable and interesting. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is because the relationship between the two felt a little rushed. It wasn't insta-love or anything like that, but it could have been a bit better with the pacing in my opinion. However, while the romance/attraction could have used better pacing, I believe the trust formed between them was done well.
I have a lot of books lined up so I can't go reading the sequel right away, but I have added it on my want to read list.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a surprisingly quick read that I was able to read in just a few hours. There's a lot of fast paced action and both of the main characters, Day and June, were likeable and interesting. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is because the relationship between the two felt a little rushed. It wasn't insta-love or anything like that, but it could have been a bit better with the pacing in my opinion. However, while the romance/attraction could have used better pacing, I believe the trust formed between them was done well.
I have a lot of books lined up so I can't go reading the sequel right away, but I have added it on my want to read list.
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
Post apocalyptic, young adult with a classic plot that is elevated by the writing. While the full story was pretty predictable, I still loved it. I love the way Marie Lu writes and have found every single one of her novels and graphic novels to be engaging. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
drymming's review against another edition
3.0
This was so fun.
But that’s mainly it.
This book was shoved down our throats when i was a teen and the characters glorified. They felt bland. This was genuinely so fun however. Hence the rating. It was also fast and easy to get through. A good distraction with all that’s going on in my life rn.
But that’s mainly it.
This book was shoved down our throats when i was a teen and the characters glorified. They felt bland. This was genuinely so fun however. Hence the rating. It was also fast and easy to get through. A good distraction with all that’s going on in my life rn.
eviemensonides's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
isabellavgonz7's review against another edition
5.0
legend was such an awesome book! really hooked you on in the beginning and just couldn’t put it down! highly recommend!
leafblade's review
4.0
No estoy chequeando las fechas de salida, pero me parece que este primer libro fue muy parecido a Delirium. Puede que haya sido al revés, pero leí Delirium primero y bueno...
También me dio un aire a 1984 por la ambientación. Leí hace poco 1984 y pueden ver en mi reseña que no me gustó para nada.
Pero más allá de eso, estuvo bien al principio y entretenido al final. Me gustan las protagonistas fuertes y me gustan los chicos como Day, que parecen chicos malos pero en realidad son perritos que sólo quieren amor.
Y no sé, la historia me pareció bien. No me atrapó mucho al principio pero sí al final, y siempre me gustó. Aunque me pareció algo "típico" en una distopía, qué sé yo. Para este punto de mi vida lectora, son todas más o menos parecidas. Lo que sí me resaltó en esta fue todo el quilombo de Metias y la peste y Thomas. Ah, y me encantan las escenas de tensión del final. Soy fan.
Nada, que voy a tener que ver qué pasa con Prodigy.
También me dio un aire a 1984 por la ambientación. Leí hace poco 1984 y pueden ver en mi reseña que no me gustó para nada.
Pero más allá de eso, estuvo bien al principio y entretenido al final. Me gustan las protagonistas fuertes y me gustan los chicos como Day, que parecen chicos malos pero en realidad son perritos que sólo quieren amor.
Y no sé, la historia me pareció bien. No me atrapó mucho al principio pero sí al final, y siempre me gustó. Aunque me pareció algo "típico" en una distopía, qué sé yo. Para este punto de mi vida lectora, son todas más o menos parecidas. Lo que sí me resaltó en esta fue todo el quilombo de Metias y la peste y Thomas. Ah, y me encantan las escenas de tensión del final. Soy fan.
Nada, que voy a tener que ver qué pasa con Prodigy.