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Legend

Legend

DramaDystopian
Pages
320
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

In a future America divided by war, a military prodigy named June hunts down the nation's most wanted criminal, Day. Their paths collide when June's brother is murdered, and Day becomes the prime suspect. As they are drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to expose the dark secrets of their country.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseDarkThought-ProvokingAdventurous
Enemies to LoversReluctant HeroMultiple POVsComing of Age

Genres

Drama Dystopian Science Fiction Young Adult Romance Thriller

About the author

M
Marie Lu

Marie Lu is a #1 New York Times bestselling American author of young adult and adult speculative fiction, best known for the Legend trilogy, The Young Elites trilogy, the Warcross duology, the Skyhunter duology, and Batman: Nightwalker in the DC Icons series. Born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, she immigrated to the United States at age five and grew up between Texas and Louisiana. She graduated from the University of Southern California and worked in the video game industry as an artist before becomi...

Characters

June IparisProtagonist
DayProtagonist
Thomas BryantSupporting

A disciplined soldier in the Republic's military who serves under Metias Iparis and is close to June; his loyalty to the Republic puts him at odds with her as the truth about the conspiracy emerges.

TessSupporting

A thirteen-year-old orphan from the Republic's slums who partners with and looks up to Day, sharing in his fugitive life on the streets.

All characters in Legend

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Legend end on a cliffhanger?

    The first book in the series concludes with a significant unresolved plot point that directly leads into the next installment, leaving readers eager to continue the story.

  • Is Legend a standalone story?

    Legend is the first book in a trilogy, and while it tells a complete arc for its initial conflict, the overarching narrative and character journeys continue across subsequent books.

  • How does Legend compare to Marie Lu's other books?

    Legend shares Marie Lu's characteristic blend of dystopian world-building and strong character development, similar to her other series, but it stands out for its dual-perspective narration from two protagonists with opposing viewpoints.

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