Fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal in a country where the plague is engulfing it quicker than they can deal with the situation. When Day's youngest brother is diagnosed with the plague he will go to incredible lengths to save his brother, even if he has to steal the cure from a hospital whilst on the run from a threatening government.Fifteen-year-old June Iparis is sister to Captain Metias who is her only living relative. That is until disaster hits and Metias is killed by a fugitive. Now June has no one. Nothing to live for. Except to avenge her brothers death. Her target? Day.
Both on a mission. Day's to keep his family alive whilst June's to avenge those who aren't alive. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their precious country will go to keep its secrets.
Who will break first? Day? June? or their beloved Republic?
LEGEND BY MARIE LU
MY RATING : 4 of 5 stars
This was an enjoyable dystopian read, and I loved the suspense and tension that was created throughout this story.
Admittedly Marie Lu has done a fantastic job in the creation of the characters Day and June. The thing I love the most was how she made the characters come from completely different backgrounds but have similar personalities, showing that the difference in class or status shouldn't matter or affect what is within. Through both characters it strongly reflects morals and values we should all have towards one another such as care and respect which is evident in Day's life threatening decisions to protect his family and June's determined actions to avenge her brothers death. I liked the way that both had strong ideas about right and wrong, and both cared enough about the ones they love to risk their lives for them.
I loved the storyline and the way in which Marie Lu planned for Day and June to meet with one another as it is different from many other books. I was quite shocked when it was revealed that Metias was dead as I wasn’t expecting it at all, especially how close to the start it happened. It upset me though since I was starting to become thoroughly interested with his character but was glad that a lot of the plot was based around him, giving the reader the chance to learn more about him. I don’t think there was a lot of romance in this one though, with the storyline mainly focused on June and Day individually but I liked that since it's unique from many other books who think the main plot of the book has to be based on a relationship rather than the individuals.There was an extreme amount of suspense in this book and a lot of gasp moments with the waiting for June and Day to meet, wondering what will happen when they do, and wondering how it will all end!
Admittedly Marie Lu has done a fantastic job in the creation of the characters Day and June. The thing I love the most was how she made the characters come from completely different backgrounds but have similar personalities, showing that the difference in class or status shouldn't matter or affect what is within. Through both characters it strongly reflects morals and values we should all have towards one another such as care and respect which is evident in Day's life threatening decisions to protect his family and June's determined actions to avenge her brothers death. I liked the way that both had strong ideas about right and wrong, and both cared enough about the ones they love to risk their lives for them.
I loved the storyline and the way in which Marie Lu planned for Day and June to meet with one another as it is different from many other books. I was quite shocked when it was revealed that Metias was dead as I wasn’t expecting it at all, especially how close to the start it happened. It upset me though since I was starting to become thoroughly interested with his character but was glad that a lot of the plot was based around him, giving the reader the chance to learn more about him. I don’t think there was a lot of romance in this one though, with the storyline mainly focused on June and Day individually but I liked that since it's unique from many other books who think the main plot of the book has to be based on a relationship rather than the individuals.There was an extreme amount of suspense in this book and a lot of gasp moments with the waiting for June and Day to meet, wondering what will happen when they do, and wondering how it will all end!
An eventful, enjoyable and electrifying read.
I would recommend to read this book or you are definitely missing out!
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