Legend Trilogy by Marie Lu
Book 1: Legend 8.5/10, Book 2: Prodigy 7/10, Book 3: Champion 7.5/10
Set in a futuristic dystopian society where oceans have risen and caused America to split into two country's known as the Colonies and where the novel is based, the Republic . This book follows the story of two people: Day (guy)- an attractive, loving and street smart criminal who hates the Republic and lives in the slums, and June (girl)- a smart, deadly, prodigy who is a devout follower of the Republic. When June's brother dies and she is sent on a mission to find the criminal suspect who killed him (Day), she discoveres that the Republic, the government that she has trusted her whole life, is hiding some pretty major secrets. The runaway pair soon become unlikely allies and work to discover the reality of both the Republic and the Colonies.
So, this trilogy is really intense and interesting. It is written so descriptively through the eyes of both Day and June. Marie Lu has created two extremely smart and free-thinking characters who pick up on things that most people would miss. Being written through their eyes, when they see something, it is fully analysed and conclusions are drawn that lead you further into the dilemma's and conflicts in the book- instead of just describing it. Marie Lu has created something that is mentally stimiluating yet still has time for romance. Additionally, the ending to the trilogy is creative and different. Marie Lu doesn't tell you exactly what happens yet all ends are still tied off. My major critique about the books was that at times, it was not as gripping as I would hope. However, I am glad I read this series and hence, do recommend this book.
