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Legend

Book 1 of Legend

  • 313 pages · about 5 hours
  • First published 2011
  • 18 editions

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1 About this book

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.

Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

  • Science fiction
  • Relationships
  • Criminals
  • Brothers and sisters
  • Resistance to Government
  • Plague
  • Fugitives from justice
  • Soldiers

2 About Marie Lu

Born 1984

Marie Lu (born 11 July 1984; born Xiwei Lu, Chinese: 陸希未) is an American young adult science fiction and fantasy author. She is best known for the Legend series, novels set in a dystopian and militarized future, as well as the Young Elites series, the Warcross series, and Batman: Nightwalker in the DC Icons series.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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