[BOOK REVIEW] Prodigy (Legend #2) by Marie Lu

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18492470-prodigy

SYNOPSIS:

June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector. It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long. 

But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?

In this highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller Legend, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action. 

Publication Date: January 1st 2013

Date Read: February 07, 2015

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

Pages: 371

MY REVIEW

It started a little slow for me at first but when when I reached the half...not anymore! 

It started when June and Day arrives in Vegas after they escaped at the Republic. They joins a group of Patriot rebels to help Day rescue his brother, but there's one condition Razor (the leader of the patriots) requested. To kill the new elector. Of course, they accepted the condition so that the patriots will help Day rescue his brother Eden. June and Day are kinda shocked because they will kill Anden (the new elector of the republic; son of the previous elector) soon and at first they thought that it was not easy.

As the story continues, the patriots planned on how to get the assassination done. June will act that she knows all of the patriots plans and she will let Anden know for her to be trusted. And it worked.

I really liked the part when June and Anden met and they talked about many things and Anden being nice. Then suddenly, June realizes that Anden is nothing like his father. I am so happy about that because finally, the republic will change into something better.

My favorite part from this book would probably be June on a lie detector test. Isn't it cool because she lied about other things and one of that is being loyal to the republic. She said she is still loyal and the lie detector said it's the  truth. But is June really lying about what she said? or not?

The last part is so bittersweet. I just can't accept that Day founds out that he got a problem. He is dying. And June needs to leave him because she promoted at a higher rank. Ahhhh the feels.......

I really loved this book! Full of action-packed scenes. June stands out in this book because of her strength and I liked it! It was fast-paced and a great read. Marie Lu did it again :) Her writing style is perfect but I do get bored at times when the part of too much describing at things but still the book turned out great!


Ratings: 5/5 Stars

[BOOK REVIEW] Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9275658-legend

Synopsis:

What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.

From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.


Publication Date: November 29th 2011

Date Read: December 8, 2014

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

Pages: 305

My Review:

I really loved this book. I thought Marie Lu's writing style was 

fantastic. It was fast-paced and it keeps you turning pages because you want more!

June Iparis, the Republic's Prodigy and an elite student at Drake University, is a smart, brave and a skilled fighter and known for her perfect 1,500 score on her trial. Then something unexpected happens. Her brother, Metias Iparis, got killed and the main suspect is Day - a famous criminal in the republic. I knew that it was going to happen when Metias said to June this statement (I noted this), "Forever and every, kid, until you're sick and tired of seeing me". At first I'm not that affected on Metias' death but suddenly as the story unfolds, it gives me sadness a little bit.

June and Day are similar to each other than I ever think of. They are brave, intelligent, skilled fighters, loyal and they just fighting for themselves and for their rights. They are both great main characters and badass in a good way. They have strong personality on the outside but after all the problems they've gone through, June and Day still have a good heart.

For me, the dual point of view is brilliant! The story became more understandable and not boring. And the colored text of Day's pov is cool yet it helps the readers not to feel confused of what povs they are reading. My favorite scence will be the most full action-packed because that's the thing I really want. 

I heard nothing but great things about the Marie Lu's trilogy, so reading Legend give me high hopes and after all it never disappoints me. I really enjoyed this book and I thought it was well written! For those who loves dystopian and action packed book, Legend is for you!!! I recommend this book to the other Young Adult readers though.

Ratings: 5/5 Stars