Legend
Marie Lu
Summary
Legend is book one of the three novels in the series. Legend is about a cat and mouse game between the most wanted criminal in the country by the name of Day and an intelligent prodigy by the name of June. These two fifteen-year-olds cross paths one day unexpectedly when Day is the prime suspect in a murder that involves June. June is determined to avenge this person and Day is determined to find a cure for the plague. June is part of the Republic that is trying to hunt down Day. Will the Republic succeed?
Setting
Legend takes place in dystopian Los Angeles at a time far in the future where North America is divided into The Republic and The Colonies. The Lake Sector is where Day lives and is also a main location in the novel.
Vocabulary
Unlawful
Daniel Altan Wing (Day) is an unlawful criminal in the novel.
Prodigy
June Iparis is a teenage prodigy who scored a 1500 (100%) on her trial.
Vigilant
Metias Iparis, brother of June, is a protective brother who is always on his toes throughout the novel.
Music
"Epic Trailer Music"
Fall- Ross Bugden
Fall created by Ross Bugden on YouTube is a great fit for Legend. This song connects with Legend because it has a chase theme to it and could be used when the "cat and mouse game" between Day and June continues. Also this song would be perfect for an upcoming movie!
About Marie Lu
Marie Lu is best known for her Legend series including book two, Prodigy, and book three, Champion. She was born in 1984 in Wuxi, China. She attended the University of Southern California and interned at Disney Interactive Studios. All of the themes for her novels have a futuristic dystopian theme.
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Reviews
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.
“Legend doesn’t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.”
From USA TODAY:
“Marie Lu’s dystopian novel is a ‘Legend’ in the making.