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Paperback. Pub Date: 2013-12-01 Language: English Publisher: Penguin Group. The explosive finale to Marie Lus New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy - perfect for fans of The HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT!He is a Legend.She is a Prodigy.Who will be ChampionJune and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic - and each other - and now their country is on the brink of a new peaceful existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic. working within the governments elite circles while Day has been assigned a high level military position.But when a plague outbreak. deadlier than any other. causes panic in the Colonies. and war threatens the Republics border cities. the two are thrown back together. June is the only one who knows the key to her countrys defence. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he h...
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Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu's "New York Times" bestselling "LEGEND "series:
"New York Times" bestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured on "Entertainment Weekly"'s Must-List
From "ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"
"Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!"
From "THE NEW YORK TIMES"
""Legend" doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."
From "USA TODAY"
"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making."
From "THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
"an action-packed love story full of inventive details."
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
"Lu's debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come. "
STARRED REVIEW from "KIRKUS REVIEWS"
"A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes."
STARRED REVIEW from "BOOKLIST"
"[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you've got the makings for a potent sequel."
STARRED REVIEW from "VOYA"
"A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat--emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. "Legend" will give "Hunger Games" fans something worthwhile to read."
STARRED REVIEW from "LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION"
"This book stands out . . ."
From "THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
"Marie Lu has beaten the curse with "Prodigy." . . it has all the chivalry of "Robin Hood" and all the shine and grime of "Blade Runner" . . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own."
From THE "NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS: "
." . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken . . ."
STARRED REVIEW from "PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"
"Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend...taut and insightful."
STARRED REVIEW from "SHELF AWARENESS"
"Stunning follow-up to "Legend . . ." The thrilling action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans of "Divergent.""
Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu s"New York Times"bestselling"LEGEND "series:
"New York Times"bestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured on"Entertainment Weekly" s Must-List
From"ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"
Fine writing and excellent execution.Sequel, please!
From"THE NEW YORK TIMES"
"Legend"doesn t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.
From"USATODAY"
Marie Lu s dystopian novel isa Legend in the making.
From"THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
anaction-packed love storyfull of inventive details.
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come.
STARRED REVIEW from"KIRKUS REVIEWS"
A gripping thrillerin dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.
STARRED REVIEW from"BOOKLIST"
[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . .you ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
STARRED REVIEW from"VOYA"
A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice."Legend"will give"Hunger Games"fans something worthwhile to read.
STARRED REVIEW from"LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION"
This book stands out. . .
From"THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
Marie Lu has beaten the curse with"Prodigy." . . it has all the chivalry of"Robin Hood"and all the shine and grime of"Blade Runner." . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . .Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.
From THE"NEW YORKJOURNAL OF BOOKS: "
. . .clear your calendarto allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings.You will be shaken. . .
STARRED REVIEW from"PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"
Lu opts for ahigh simmer of intriguein her sequel to Legend taut and insightful.
STARRED REVIEW from"SHELF AWARENESS"
Stunning follow-upto"Legend . . ."The thrilling action and futuristic settings aresure to please fans of"Divergent." "
Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu sNew York TimesbestsellingLEGEND series:
New York Timesbestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured onEntertainment Weekly s Must-List
FromENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Fine writing and excellent execution.Sequel, please!
FromTHE NEW YORK TIMES
Legenddoesn t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.
FromUSATODAY
Marie Lu s dystopian novel isa Legend in the making.
FromTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES
anaction-packed love storyfull of inventive details.
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come.
STARRED REVIEW fromKIRKUS REVIEWS
A gripping thrillerin dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.
STARRED REVIEW fromBOOKLIST
[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . .you ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
STARRED REVIEW fromVOYA
A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice.Legendwill giveHunger Gamesfans something worthwhile to read.
STARRED REVIEW fromLIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
This book stands out. . .
FromTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Marie Lu has beaten the curse withProdigy. . . it has all the chivalry ofRobin Hoodand all the shine and grime ofBlade Runner. . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . .Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.
From THENEW YORKJOURNAL OF BOOKS:
. . .clear your calendarto allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings.You will be shaken. . .
STARRED REVIEW fromPUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Lu opts for ahigh simmer of intriguein her sequel to Legend taut and insightful.
STARRED REVIEW fromSHELF AWARENESS
Stunning follow-uptoLegend . . .The thrilling action and futuristic settings aresure to please fans ofDivergent. "
Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu's New York Times bestselling LEGEND series: New York Times bestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured on Entertainment Weekly's Must-List From ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!" From THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it." From USA TODAY
"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making." From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"an action-packed love story full of inventive details." STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
"Lu's debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come. " STARRED REVIEW from KIRKUS REVIEWS
"A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes." STARRED REVIEW from BOOKLIST
"[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you've got the makings for a potent sequel." STARRED REVIEW from VOYA
"A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat--emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. Legend will give Hunger Games fans something worthwhile to read." STARRED REVIEW from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
"This book stands out . . ." From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Marie Lu has beaten the curse with Prodigy. . . it has all the chivalry of Robin Hood and all the shine and grime of Blade Runner . . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own." From THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS:
." . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken . . ." STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend...taut and insightful." STARRED REVIEW from SHELF AWARENESS
"Stunning follow-up to Legend . . . The thrilling action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans of Divergent."
About the Author:
"New York Times" bestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured on "Entertainment Weekly"'s Must-List
From "ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"
"Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!"
From "THE NEW YORK TIMES"
""Legend" doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."
From "USA TODAY"
"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making."
From "THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
"an action-packed love story full of inventive details."
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
"Lu's debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come. "
STARRED REVIEW from "KIRKUS REVIEWS"
"A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes."
STARRED REVIEW from "BOOKLIST"
"[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you've got the makings for a potent sequel."
STARRED REVIEW from "VOYA"
"A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat--emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. "Legend" will give "Hunger Games" fans something worthwhile to read."
STARRED REVIEW from "LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION"
"This book stands out . . ."
From "THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
"Marie Lu has beaten the curse with "Prodigy." . . it has all the chivalry of "Robin Hood" and all the shine and grime of "Blade Runner" . . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own."
From THE "NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS: "
." . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken . . ."
STARRED REVIEW from "PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"
"Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend...taut and insightful."
STARRED REVIEW from "SHELF AWARENESS"
"Stunning follow-up to "Legend . . ." The thrilling action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans of "Divergent.""
Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu s"New York Times"bestselling"LEGEND "series:
"New York Times"bestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured on"Entertainment Weekly" s Must-List
From"ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"
Fine writing and excellent execution.Sequel, please!
From"THE NEW YORK TIMES"
"Legend"doesn t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.
From"USATODAY"
Marie Lu s dystopian novel isa Legend in the making.
From"THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
anaction-packed love storyfull of inventive details.
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come.
STARRED REVIEW from"KIRKUS REVIEWS"
A gripping thrillerin dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.
STARRED REVIEW from"BOOKLIST"
[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . .you ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
STARRED REVIEW from"VOYA"
A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice."Legend"will give"Hunger Games"fans something worthwhile to read.
STARRED REVIEW from"LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION"
This book stands out. . .
From"THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"
Marie Lu has beaten the curse with"Prodigy." . . it has all the chivalry of"Robin Hood"and all the shine and grime of"Blade Runner." . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . .Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.
From THE"NEW YORKJOURNAL OF BOOKS: "
. . .clear your calendarto allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings.You will be shaken. . .
STARRED REVIEW from"PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"
Lu opts for ahigh simmer of intriguein her sequel to Legend taut and insightful.
STARRED REVIEW from"SHELF AWARENESS"
Stunning follow-upto"Legend . . ."The thrilling action and futuristic settings aresure to please fans of"Divergent." "
Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu sNew York TimesbestsellingLEGEND series:
New York Timesbestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured onEntertainment Weekly s Must-List
FromENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Fine writing and excellent execution.Sequel, please!
FromTHE NEW YORK TIMES
Legenddoesn t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.
FromUSATODAY
Marie Lu s dystopian novel isa Legend in the making.
FromTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES
anaction-packed love storyfull of inventive details.
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come.
STARRED REVIEW fromKIRKUS REVIEWS
A gripping thrillerin dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.
STARRED REVIEW fromBOOKLIST
[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . .you ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
STARRED REVIEW fromVOYA
A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice.Legendwill giveHunger Gamesfans something worthwhile to read.
STARRED REVIEW fromLIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
This book stands out. . .
FromTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Marie Lu has beaten the curse withProdigy. . . it has all the chivalry ofRobin Hoodand all the shine and grime ofBlade Runner. . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . .Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.
From THENEW YORKJOURNAL OF BOOKS:
. . .clear your calendarto allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings.You will be shaken. . .
STARRED REVIEW fromPUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Lu opts for ahigh simmer of intriguein her sequel to Legend taut and insightful.
STARRED REVIEW fromSHELF AWARENESS
Stunning follow-uptoLegend . . .The thrilling action and futuristic settings aresure to please fans ofDivergent. "
Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu's New York Times bestselling LEGEND series: New York Times bestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured on Entertainment Weekly's Must-List From ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!" From THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it." From USA TODAY
"Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making." From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"an action-packed love story full of inventive details." STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
"Lu's debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come. " STARRED REVIEW from KIRKUS REVIEWS
"A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes." STARRED REVIEW from BOOKLIST
"[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you've got the makings for a potent sequel." STARRED REVIEW from VOYA
"A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat--emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. Legend will give Hunger Games fans something worthwhile to read." STARRED REVIEW from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
"This book stands out . . ." From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Marie Lu has beaten the curse with Prodigy. . . it has all the chivalry of Robin Hood and all the shine and grime of Blade Runner . . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own." From THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS:
." . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken . . ." STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend...taut and insightful." STARRED REVIEW from SHELF AWARENESS
"Stunning follow-up to Legend . . . The thrilling action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans of Divergent."
Marie Lu (www.marielu.org) is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels Legend and Prodigy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin's Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one boyfriend, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.
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