Legend

By Marie Lu

Book #1 in the Legend series

A prodigy and a criminal collide in a deadly game, uncovering dark secrets of their war-torn nation.

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305 pages· 75,697 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a war-torn Republic, June, a military prodigy, seeks justice for her brother's murder. Day, the nation's most wanted criminal, is the prime suspect. As they clash, they uncover shocking truths about their country and the sinister forces at play. Can they trust each other enough to survive the deadly secrets that bind them? A thrilling tale of suspense, action, and unexpected alliances.

From the publisher

Legend doesn’t merely survive the hype, it deserves it. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites 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.

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