Another sensational addition to the ever growing dystopian list. Legend is set in what was once western United States and is now the Republic. A nation at war with its neighbours and stricken with poverty. Though where there is poverty there is always riches, and we’re introduced to two characters that represent each end of the scale. June’s brother is killed in a suspected terrorist attack against the Republic, she’s a highly skilled prodigy and hired by the government to track down his killer. Day, an outlawed criminal is suspected of the crime. Yet, we as readers are with Day when this supposed killing takes place. We’re lead to question the truth right from the start. I had my suspicions and couldn’t read fast enough to discover what really happened. Why does the Republic hate Day so much? Why has he decided to rebel? When will June discover the truth?
Both characters are intricately written and I really liked them both. I love how each chapter alternated between the two voices. We get very different sides of the same story. Day has been compared to Robin Hood, and I can see the resemblance. Nobody really knows who this legendary character was, and no one really knows who Day is. Like Robin, he’s fighting for what’s right, against a conspiring Republic and for those he loves. Orphaned June is feisty, strong and defiant – a brilliant heroine.
As these two people’s lives collide terrible and sinister truths are uncovered. At first June is determined to destroy Day, but what she has been led to believe all her life is somewhat different to what she now faces. With clues left by her brother she realises that perhaps Day isn’t such the villain he has been portrayed as. With the film rights already sold and the producers of the Twilight Saga on board, I’m certain this new series is going to be a global success.
Lu’s writing was a thrill to read, very fast paced, lots of action, anxiety, and the all important traces of a powerful romance. Together June and Day are a force to be reckoned with. Their journey represents truth, their story will become legend.
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