Legend

By: Marie Lu

Narrated by: Mariel Stern, Steven Kaplan

A New York Times bestseller!

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.

Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

Excellent Narration! Good Read!

Any additional comments?

Hmmm I reserve my five stars for books that make me sit in the parking lot for lengthy periods of time instead of entering the office/house/store because I just have to find out what happens next. Although I never had a 'just can't put it down' moment with this book, I still found it pleasant and entertaining. I like the dystopian genre and this one has wonderful descriptions of how America may be during that time - I actually wish the author had gone further with some of the descriptions. I also like YA novels because they aren't filled with graphic love scenes etc. Thankfully this book didn't push that envelope with the kids either. Overall, I would recommend it for a beach read/listen or since it isn't too long you could probably fit it into a lazy rainy day.

great for hunger games/ Divergent lovers

Good start to another dystopian series. If you liked Divergent - chances are you will like this as well. Loved the dual narration as well - made it much more enjoyable to hear the first person perspectives of the protagonists from different voices.

Good story, great narration!

It was a pretty decent story with a strong male protagonist. This is rare in the YA world and I enjoyed the story. The audio book narration is great, it really allows you to escape into the book!

Riveting

A fast paced and enjoyable performance. Looking forward to book two of the series. Enjoyed every minute.

So close!

Would you consider the audio edition of Legend to be better than the print version?

I always prefer a combination of both. This book, however, I never listened to the audio book alone. I always read along with a physical copy I purchased. Though the two readers did a phenomenal job giving each character emotion.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Legend?

The story had several 'Oh! Now I get it!' moments. I might be slow, but it was fantastic to finally piece the story together. Whenever I did, I became more and more anxious to continue reading.

Which scene was your favorite?

(Spoilers) When the story started to describe rebellion and mass chaos, I was immersed. Marie did a brilliant job at creating a dramatic, vibrant sense of standing up for yourself.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Given the right mood, I'd love to sit down and enjoy a great book any day (who wouldn't?). But it was not something I tried, or even really considered for this book.

Any additional comments?

Lots of love. Literally. The two main characters have page after page of them each describing their undesirable love for each other. It got really annoying, really quick. If I do give up on the series, it will be because of this.