 -Young Adult Dystopian Fiction
Today I have another YA dystopian recommendation for you! This one has been around for a bit, but there’s a reason that it (and the rest of the series) repeatedly hit the NYT bestseller list. Its appeal is timeless!Â
LEGEND is a story of two remarkable teenagers who are initially on opposite sides of the law. June is a military student prodigy and Day (official name: Daniel) is a wanted criminal who excels at evading the government.
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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.
*****
While a fun romance sparks between the two main characters, the best part of this novel is the suspense and non-stop action. Every page keeps you on your toes with plenty of twists and turns.
This is the book that launched Marie Lu’s career. The original series was a trilogy, but six years later, Lu added a fourth book called REBEL. There are also super fun graphic novels adapted by Leigh Dragoon and illustrated by Kaari. Do yourself a favor and check these out!
Happy reading!
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