A review by writersrelief
Legend by Marie Lu

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 
Marie Lu’s debut novel, LEGEND, starts her writing career off strong, telling a believable story in a dystopian America that could easily be our future. June Iparis, a rising prodigy of the Republic, has spent her whole life being groomed for success in the military. June’s work for the military begins abruptly when her brother, Matias, is killed—her first mission is to find and capture Day, the alleged killer. Day lives in the slums and cares for his family from afar. In a desperate attempt to save them, Day tried to steal plague medicine from a Republic lab. When confronted by Matias, Day stabbed him in the shoulder in order to escape, thus becoming the main suspect in his murder and Republic Enemy Number One. In a harrowing game of cat and mouse, June tries to capture Day. But as they meet in the slums under hidden identities, the two unexpectedly grow close. And June learns the Republic may not be the righteous haven it claims to be. 
 
Those who love the Hunger Games series will enjoy this first installment in Lu’s science fiction romance series. Lu’s vivid storytelling easily grips readers and immerses them in the story as these two people from different lives unexpectedly come together. Her compelling characters have their fair share of flaws and traits to make them worth rooting for, but it’s the story that’s the main attraction. Lu’s twists and turns change the characters and bring danger they never expected. LEGEND is a great read for anyone looking for another dystopian thrill ride. 
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