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Manhattan lives with his guardian Tom in the crumbling ruins of Old Los Angeles. His clothes he wears, the boots on his feet, and a necklace he must protect are his only possessions. In a run-down house on the edge of the city, Manhattan and Tom have distance themselves from the chaos. Meanwhile,Tom has sheltered Manhattan from the reality all around him. The guards who are supposed to protect the people are abusive and hostile. The people are forced to live day by day on nothing more than scraps of burnt bread. Soon enough things begin to change. And when a routine trip to the market ends in tragedy, Manhattan is left with a join the Renegades in their fight to bring hope back to the city or leave his destiny and everyone behind.
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360 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2022
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October 18, 2022
~About
The story is set between Old Los Angeles (a beaten-down, dirty place, kept alive only by the grace of Lord Maddus) and New Los Angeles (Lord Maddus’ playground, more or less.) The two halves of the city are separated by an enormous wall, which prevents citizens in either from interacting with each-other.
Manhattan and Tom live in a Dystopian version of Los Angeles, USA, where ruthless guards keep the people in line by imposing a strict set of rules, all under the guidance of Lord Maddus, a power-crazed tyrant.
The fight for Old Los Angeles’ people is being lost, with living conditions getting worse, unless Lord Maddus can be stopped. Young Manhattan must flee with Ford, another young man, if he wants to live, leaving Tom and his former life behind. It is at this moment that Manhattan makes a vow to kill Lord Maddus, no matter the cost.
Soon after, Manhattan is introduced to The Renegades, a rebel group of which Ford is a member. Under their guidance, he is trained in combat, making new friends and strengthening himself over the years, all in the hopes of ending Maddus’ rule over LA. But, secrets are being kept from Manhattan, and he demands to find out what they are. However, once he learns them, his life will never be the same.
~Characters
Please note: There may be some slight spoilers here.
For the purpose of this review, I’d like to focus on the following four characters: Manhattan, Lord Maddus, Ford, and Tess.
First, allow me to introduce Manhattan. As a young boy, he was raised by Tom, an elderly man in whose care he was placed. Manhattan never knew his parents and loved Tom whole-heartedly. One of the first things I noticed about Manhattan was the special necklace he wears around his neck at all times, a gift from his mother that he was told to ‘guard with his life.’ Manhattan starts the story as a somewhat shy but helpful and caring boy, naïve and afraid of the world around him. However, when his life is turned upside-down and he has no real choice but to join the Renegades, he steadily becomes more confident in himself and is willing to take more risks in life. As he grows, he becomes more curious about the world around him, wanting to do as much good as he can for the people living in Old LA. Ultimately, he desires to take down Lord Maddus himself, to have vengeance over losing Tom, the only family he had ever really known.
Secondly, I’d like to discuss Lord Maddus himself. My first impression of him was of an immaculately-dressed man who had people constantly bending to his will, or else. Over the course of the story, I came to learn that Maddus was a callous and highly-corrupt individual, a man who long ago had become power-obsessed, apparently feeling no remorse for his heinous actions towards those who live in his city. In every scene he appeared in, Maddus didn’t seem content unless he was in control of everyone and everything in his immediate vicinity, a habit which only served to emphasize his overwhelming sense of power and corruption. As the primary antagonist of the story, he felt easy to dislike. However, there was something about him which suggested more depth than the usual classic ‘bad guy’ character trope.
Next, we come to Ford, a young man slightly older than Manhattan. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Ford as a self-assured and confident young man, whose bravery and hot-headedness can get him into trouble. However, as the story progressed, Ford seemed to lose his earlier confidence and enthusiasm for fighting on behalf of the Renegades, becoming a cold shell of his former self. This came to a head at the end of the story, where Ford’s entire ‘self’ appears to have been beaten out of him, leaving the faintest traces of the young man he once was.
Finally, we come to Tess, the Renegade’s resident badass. From the get-go, we are shown just how complex a character Tess is. Smart, beautiful, fierce, and brave, I liked her immediately. She doesn’t take any crap from anybody and knows how to take care of herself. She is always the first to head into a fight, but unlike Ford who doesn’t think things through, Tess’ moves always appeared well thought out. I came to admire how she would swallow her fear, taking action whenever needed, to achieve her goal. Toward the end of the story, we learn about Tess’ background and how she came to be so tough. If it’s possible, learning such information only made me adore her character more as it proved just how much she had overcome so far in life.
~Positive Aspects
There were many positives to Legacy, which I have listed below:
-The character descriptions are vivid, creating a strong mental image. Overall, it was a very vivid, visual story.
-The world-building is intricate and gives the reader a clear impression of how people in both Old LA, and New LA live.
-The first-person narration makes the scenes feel so real, and ramps up the tension.
The characters felt realistic, nuanced, and with their own unique traits and backstories.
-The tension-building in this story is wonderful and ramps up steadily. There are many gripping scenes, whether they be fights, negotiations, or scenes where characters sneak about in the hopes of surprising the enemy.
-The plot moves along steadily, its nail-biting tension imploring me to turn each page.
The story was brimming with secrets and surprising plot twists.
-The story started by giving off the impression that everyone living in New LA was somehow complicit in Lord Maddus’ reign of terror. However, toward the end of the story, this didn’t seem the case at all, with even the guards showing a clear fear and distaste toward Maddus. I thought this flip of impressions was really thought-provoking and well-executed.
-The story had a good, solid ending with plenty of mystery left for a sequel.
~Negative Aspects
Despite the positive aspects, there were some things which I feel let the story down.
-The author mixed first-person present tense with first-person past tense a lot, which felt rather confusing when reading the book.
-The story could do with a good proofread as there were numerous typos and errors apparent throughout the book.
~Memorable Quotes
The following four quotes really captivated me:
1) ‘We all have a job to do, no matter how unimportant we think that job is. You are no different.’
2) ‘There will always be someone there to fight – Someone will stand up and keep fighting.’
3) ‘I have wanted to leave for quite some time and every time I have tried, something has kept me.’
This quote felt so relevant to my life and I think many people can probably relate to this feeling, almost of being trapped but unable to tear yourself away from the old and familiar.
4) ‘People need to be controlled. They need limits and boundaries from themselves.’
I found Maddus’ argument here fascinating. While I could see his twisted logic in this statement, he took things to the extreme, limiting people’s ability to choose for themselves, having taken away their personal freedom. It is my view that people have the capacity to choose for themselves and to set their own boundaries in life, and should be allowed to develop these over time, or else they shall forever be at the mercy of those who would seek to control them.
~Overview
Overall, I found Legacy to be a tense and well-written story about vengeance, loss, and family as one young man and a band of renegades hope to overthrow a ruthless dictator that governs both New – and Old – Los Angeles.
Themes included; survival, family, camaraderie, secrets, and war (of sorts.)
My Rating: 4 stars.
Recommended to: lovers of dystopian novels which focus on themes of survival, vengeance, and family.
June 6, 2023
It's a great post-apocalyptic story. Amazing storyline and character building. Chapter 12: Wow, what a twist. I didn't see that coming
June 19, 2022
This is a dystopian future must-read! The character development was on point and the plot was very exciting. It feels like this may be the beginning of a series and if it is, I’ll for sure be reading them all!
May 25, 2022
Unlike every Sci-Fi, this book is a story of struggle, sacrifices, a fight between right and way, and a fight against evil. Legacy is a smooth-paced book, with a striving character build, a plot with an extraordinary hook, and a lot of unexpected twists ( which btw are the best). I'm not going to lie, there were a few moments when my mind started losing interest but right then, BAM! A twist! Perfect timing! I was never really bored, the book was incredible, It held me with a tight grip. My favorite character was well of course manhattan because I resonated with her the most. She is a very typical girl with an extremely ordinary life, living life one day at a time. It was soon when a turn of events changed her life forever. This event is what brings the grace and intelligence her character needed- a whole new Manhattan. It makes me sad since such an intriguing novel should not come to an end, but as we all know, all good things must come to an end. This was my favourite of the books I read this month, and favorite out it is how self-contained it is.
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There are two ways to narrate a story. One, you were the author tries to entertain his/her readers with his/her imagination. And second, where the author pours his heart and writes the story with the ink of honesty on a paper that holds the power to change the reads perspective with the magic of his words carved on it. A full package deal! Legacy undoubtedly belongs to the second kind.
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There are two ways to narrate a story. One, you were the author tries to entertain his/her readers with his/her imagination. And second, where the author pours his heart and writes the story with the ink of honesty on a paper that holds the power to change the reads perspective with the magic of his words carved on it. A full package deal! Legacy undoubtedly belongs to the second kind.
April 1, 2022
I thought the book was great and a fast read. It did have a few typos, but they were minimal and not a hindrance in the reading.
September 4, 2022
Legacy is a dystopian post-apocalyptic story that I could not put down! This is by far one of my favorites in this genre and I recommend reading it!
The story takes place in Los Angles. However the city is divided, literally by a wall. There is Old Los Angles and New Los Angles. While the same city, it is totally different depending on which part you are in. In Old Los Angeles the people lives in run down houses and struggle everyday to eat and to survive. In New Los Angles the people seem to live very well but both are ruled by Lord Maddus and are under watch by his many guards.
Manhattan lives with Tom after his mom died. Tom has tried to teach Manhattan how to fight and to survive the best that he can with what he has, which is not much at all. After Tom is killed Manhattan joins the Renegades. They are a group of individuals that are set on finding a way to get rid of Lord Maddus no matter the cost. Once Manhattan joins Ford, Tess and their friends in the Renegades is when the story seems to get even more interesting and exciting.
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters ecspecially Manhattan and Tess. I loved their relationship from the start and how it developed throughout the book. The plot is really good and well written. There is a lot of action, suspense and hidden secrets. The story kept me intrigued and I am hoping that this is going to be turned into a series. I feel there is so much more to this story and I just want to read more! This e-book was provided to me for an honest review.
The story takes place in Los Angles. However the city is divided, literally by a wall. There is Old Los Angles and New Los Angles. While the same city, it is totally different depending on which part you are in. In Old Los Angeles the people lives in run down houses and struggle everyday to eat and to survive. In New Los Angles the people seem to live very well but both are ruled by Lord Maddus and are under watch by his many guards.
Manhattan lives with Tom after his mom died. Tom has tried to teach Manhattan how to fight and to survive the best that he can with what he has, which is not much at all. After Tom is killed Manhattan joins the Renegades. They are a group of individuals that are set on finding a way to get rid of Lord Maddus no matter the cost. Once Manhattan joins Ford, Tess and their friends in the Renegades is when the story seems to get even more interesting and exciting.
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters ecspecially Manhattan and Tess. I loved their relationship from the start and how it developed throughout the book. The plot is really good and well written. There is a lot of action, suspense and hidden secrets. The story kept me intrigued and I am hoping that this is going to be turned into a series. I feel there is so much more to this story and I just want to read more! This e-book was provided to me for an honest review.
July 5, 2022
Legacy takes place in a dystopian society in what is known as old Los Angles. The people of old Los Angles live outside the wall. They strive day by day just to find enough food to eat and stay alive. Legacy may not be a fast-paced novel no it is more like a slow-burn type novel with a very interesting plot or storyline that will keep you hanging on every word.
Even though Legacy may not be a fast-paced read it does ramp up quite a few notches when the fighting sets in. I really enjoyed all the fighting scenes especially in the beginning when Manhattan was training with Tess. The fighting scenes alone is enough to keep those pages turning and hanging on for more. And not to mention all the twists that kept popping up chapter after chapter.
Manhattan watches as the man who took care of and kept him safe is gunned down in their own home. After Tom’s death, Manhattan’s world is turned upside down. Manhattan is taken in by Ford and his friends. Tess and Ford teach Manhattan how to fight and take care of himself expanding on what Tom had already taught him.
Manhattan is full of grief with the loss of his friend Tom, putting all that pain into his training exercises. Manhattan only wants to get revenge for the death of his friend. Manhattan must put away his pain and hide it away so he can fight for what is right.
The descriptions are so well written that I had no problem none what so ever seeing it all play out in my head from one page to another. I hope to see more of Manhattan and Tess and this world that was created for Legacy in future books.
I would recommend Legacy to all dystopian fans! One-click your copy of Legacy today!
Even though Legacy may not be a fast-paced read it does ramp up quite a few notches when the fighting sets in. I really enjoyed all the fighting scenes especially in the beginning when Manhattan was training with Tess. The fighting scenes alone is enough to keep those pages turning and hanging on for more. And not to mention all the twists that kept popping up chapter after chapter.
Manhattan watches as the man who took care of and kept him safe is gunned down in their own home. After Tom’s death, Manhattan’s world is turned upside down. Manhattan is taken in by Ford and his friends. Tess and Ford teach Manhattan how to fight and take care of himself expanding on what Tom had already taught him.
Manhattan is full of grief with the loss of his friend Tom, putting all that pain into his training exercises. Manhattan only wants to get revenge for the death of his friend. Manhattan must put away his pain and hide it away so he can fight for what is right.
The descriptions are so well written that I had no problem none what so ever seeing it all play out in my head from one page to another. I hope to see more of Manhattan and Tess and this world that was created for Legacy in future books.
I would recommend Legacy to all dystopian fans! One-click your copy of Legacy today!
July 31, 2022
Thank you so much to the author for sending me this in exchange for an honest review.
The plot was intriguing and I thought the fight scenes were really well done. Loved the action!
However the novel itself was too fast paced. Couldn’t get a sense of time, and I would’ve loved to have more in the beginning with the training and the found family dynamic.
The plot was intriguing and I thought the fight scenes were really well done. Loved the action!
However the novel itself was too fast paced. Couldn’t get a sense of time, and I would’ve loved to have more in the beginning with the training and the found family dynamic.
January 22, 2023
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. This is a story if you give it ten pages it will pull you in and not let you go. It is like of a snap into reality when you have been kept in the dark about so much in life. That is how I feel about Manhattan. I enjoyed the journey that he goes on and all the tragic twists and turns that lead to the path that is before him.
August 3, 2023
Ean W. Lanning's novel "Legacy" is an engrossing and captivating work that seamlessly weaves elements of post-apocalyptic fiction, suspense, and drama into a compelling narrative. From the moment I started reading, I found myself thoroughly immersed in the story, eagerly turning pages to uncover the fate of Manhattan and the intriguing world he inhabits. The author masterfully creates a world where two factions vie for control, and the key to their conflict lies in a seemingly ordinary boy named Manhattan, who remains blissfully unaware of his true significance. Lanning skillfully drops Easter eggs throughout the narrative, gradually unraveling the mystery of Manhattan's identity and the role he must play in the rebellion against his perceived nemesis.
Lanning presents a society grappling with the aftermath of a profound shift, resulting in stark divisions between the privileged and the oppressed. Throughout the book, themes of resilience and destiny are explored, as Manhattan endures profound losses and is compelled to confront his true purpose. Lanning's storytelling prowess keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with unexpected twists and revelations sprinkled throughout the narrative. The characters, particularly those who aid Manhattan on his journey, are well-developed and leave a lasting impact on the reader. Moreover, the author's incorporation of spirits and the deceased in Manhattan's experiences adds an extra layer of intrigue to the plot.
The book's potential for adaptation to the screen is evident, and I can easily envision it as a thrilling and binge-worthy series. The story's vivid and imaginative world-building, coupled with the relentless pursuit of truth and survival, appeals to the audience's fascination with apocalyptic scenarios. Lanning's writing style, influenced by his background as a Marine, offers believability and authenticity to the catastrophe-stricken society he portrays. The book's acknowledgments further reinforce the impact of personal experiences and influences on the novel's creation, making it a source of encouragement for aspiring authors like myself.
As I eagerly anticipate the next volume, I am left with a sense of curiosity and wonder about Manhattan's future. "Legacy" is a thought-provoking and gripping work that raises profound questions about humanity's capacity for change and the significance of individual choices in shaping the course of the world. Ean W. Lanning's ability to combine post-apocalyptic wonderment with suspense and emotional depth makes this novel a highly recommended read for anyone seeking a compelling and unforgettable journey through the realms of fate and destiny.
Lanning presents a society grappling with the aftermath of a profound shift, resulting in stark divisions between the privileged and the oppressed. Throughout the book, themes of resilience and destiny are explored, as Manhattan endures profound losses and is compelled to confront his true purpose. Lanning's storytelling prowess keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with unexpected twists and revelations sprinkled throughout the narrative. The characters, particularly those who aid Manhattan on his journey, are well-developed and leave a lasting impact on the reader. Moreover, the author's incorporation of spirits and the deceased in Manhattan's experiences adds an extra layer of intrigue to the plot.
The book's potential for adaptation to the screen is evident, and I can easily envision it as a thrilling and binge-worthy series. The story's vivid and imaginative world-building, coupled with the relentless pursuit of truth and survival, appeals to the audience's fascination with apocalyptic scenarios. Lanning's writing style, influenced by his background as a Marine, offers believability and authenticity to the catastrophe-stricken society he portrays. The book's acknowledgments further reinforce the impact of personal experiences and influences on the novel's creation, making it a source of encouragement for aspiring authors like myself.
As I eagerly anticipate the next volume, I am left with a sense of curiosity and wonder about Manhattan's future. "Legacy" is a thought-provoking and gripping work that raises profound questions about humanity's capacity for change and the significance of individual choices in shaping the course of the world. Ean W. Lanning's ability to combine post-apocalyptic wonderment with suspense and emotional depth makes this novel a highly recommended read for anyone seeking a compelling and unforgettable journey through the realms of fate and destiny.
July 31, 2023
‘Legacy’ is a dystopian adventure from the pen of American-based author, Ean Lanning. It’s written in the first person and the past tense. Our hero, Manhattan, is being brought up in desperate circumstances by his guardian, Tom. They eke out an existence from scraps they obtain from the local market, subsidised by home-grown vegetables. They live in an alternative world where Los Angeles is divided in two with those living inside the city walls having a much better quality of life than those in the old district where there’s insufficient food and the community’s infrastructure is crumbled and decaying. There are ruthless guards to keep the poor away from New Los Angeles and the whole area is ruled by the despotic Lord Maddus who lives in a luxurious palace.
Manhattan’s circumstances change and he’s befriended by Ford who helps him join the Renegades, a group of freedom fighters who are intent on bringing as much disruption to the oppressive regime as possible. After an intense initiation, Manhattan is accepted and grows up as a member of the tightknit group. Their ultimate aim is to overthrow Maddus and replace his tyranny with a much fairer, more egalitarian society. As the story develops, we witness Manhattan’s inner struggles as he tries to come to terms with his emotions and an unshakable feeling that his friends are keeping secrets from him and he does not fully have their trust.
The writing style is a little unpolished with repetition of some words, for example ‘without’ appears three times in the same sentence. A few more end-of-chapter hooks would encourage page-turning but the author makes a good attempt to use similes and metaphors to add colour to his descriptive passages. He also introduces some foreshadowing to help keep the reader engaged. I found the pace a little uneven and would also have liked more backstory to contextualise the tale and maybe fewer detailed fight scenes, if the author was mindful of the page count. The relationship between Manhattan and his main foils works quite well and there’s potentially scope for another adventure.
There are some sound ideas here and in spite of some exposition and sentence construction issues, this is a good read and should appeal to fans of the tried and trusted theme of good versus evil. I also like the book cover which conveys a real sense of a dark and forbidding dystopia.
I’m unsure if this book is aimed at a teenage audience but I’ve reviewed it as such and awarded four stars.
Manhattan’s circumstances change and he’s befriended by Ford who helps him join the Renegades, a group of freedom fighters who are intent on bringing as much disruption to the oppressive regime as possible. After an intense initiation, Manhattan is accepted and grows up as a member of the tightknit group. Their ultimate aim is to overthrow Maddus and replace his tyranny with a much fairer, more egalitarian society. As the story develops, we witness Manhattan’s inner struggles as he tries to come to terms with his emotions and an unshakable feeling that his friends are keeping secrets from him and he does not fully have their trust.
The writing style is a little unpolished with repetition of some words, for example ‘without’ appears three times in the same sentence. A few more end-of-chapter hooks would encourage page-turning but the author makes a good attempt to use similes and metaphors to add colour to his descriptive passages. He also introduces some foreshadowing to help keep the reader engaged. I found the pace a little uneven and would also have liked more backstory to contextualise the tale and maybe fewer detailed fight scenes, if the author was mindful of the page count. The relationship between Manhattan and his main foils works quite well and there’s potentially scope for another adventure.
There are some sound ideas here and in spite of some exposition and sentence construction issues, this is a good read and should appeal to fans of the tried and trusted theme of good versus evil. I also like the book cover which conveys a real sense of a dark and forbidding dystopia.
I’m unsure if this book is aimed at a teenage audience but I’ve reviewed it as such and awarded four stars.
July 7, 2022
Legacy
By
Ean W Lanning
Rating:5/5
Description:
Manhattan lives with his guardian Tom in the crumbling ruins of Old Los Angeles. His clothes he wears, the boots on his feet, and a necklace he must protect are his only possessions. In a run-down house on the edge of the city, Manhattan and Tom have distance themselves from the chaos. Meanwhile,Tom has sheltered Manhattan from the reality all around him. The guards who are supposed to protect the people are abusive and hostile. The people are forced to live day by day on nothing more than scraps of burnt bread. Soon enough things begin to change. And when a routine trip to the market ends in tragedy, Manhattan is left with a choice: join the Renegades in their fight to bring hope back to the city or leave his destiny and everyone behind.
Review:
👉Talking about the title of the book, the title of the book is really so interesting to read.
👉The cover is appealing and attractive .The story of a boy who lives alone in a world balancing on the brink of collapse. This is a classic tale of good versus evil in a post-apocalyptic world.Manhattan lives with his guardian Tom in the crumbling ruins of Old Los Angeles. The clothes he wears, the boots on his feet, and a necklace he must protect are his only possessions. In a run-down house on the edge of the city, Manhattan and Tom have distanced themselves from the chaos. With the help of his new friends, Manhattan discovers that while he has inherited his family's extraordinary strength, it comes at a price: he must either become immortal like them or die trying.Manhattan's life has been ordinary until the war started, but now he must decide whether to join the Renegades and help them overthrow those who have taken over his home, or follow his guardian Tom's instructions and stay hidden.
Wow! What a book! I am in love with the book
For complete read do order the book on @amazondotin @amazondotcom
👉I just loved reading the book
Happy reading..
By
Ean W Lanning
Rating:5/5
Description:
Manhattan lives with his guardian Tom in the crumbling ruins of Old Los Angeles. His clothes he wears, the boots on his feet, and a necklace he must protect are his only possessions. In a run-down house on the edge of the city, Manhattan and Tom have distance themselves from the chaos. Meanwhile,Tom has sheltered Manhattan from the reality all around him. The guards who are supposed to protect the people are abusive and hostile. The people are forced to live day by day on nothing more than scraps of burnt bread. Soon enough things begin to change. And when a routine trip to the market ends in tragedy, Manhattan is left with a choice: join the Renegades in their fight to bring hope back to the city or leave his destiny and everyone behind.
Review:
👉Talking about the title of the book, the title of the book is really so interesting to read.
👉The cover is appealing and attractive .The story of a boy who lives alone in a world balancing on the brink of collapse. This is a classic tale of good versus evil in a post-apocalyptic world.Manhattan lives with his guardian Tom in the crumbling ruins of Old Los Angeles. The clothes he wears, the boots on his feet, and a necklace he must protect are his only possessions. In a run-down house on the edge of the city, Manhattan and Tom have distanced themselves from the chaos. With the help of his new friends, Manhattan discovers that while he has inherited his family's extraordinary strength, it comes at a price: he must either become immortal like them or die trying.Manhattan's life has been ordinary until the war started, but now he must decide whether to join the Renegades and help them overthrow those who have taken over his home, or follow his guardian Tom's instructions and stay hidden.
Wow! What a book! I am in love with the book
For complete read do order the book on @amazondotin @amazondotcom
👉I just loved reading the book
Happy reading..
July 4, 2023
This book was amazingly fabulous and so exciting. The setting is after a nuclear war with a world of society levels that fight for supremacy. The twists and turns and surprises keep you reading to find out what happens next. It had a Mad Max vibe that I loved and appreciated because I love a new world story. I highly recommend this book if want a book that has you on pins and needles with each page you read. This is an author to follow and add to your to be read pile.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 9, 2024
"Legacy" by Ian Lanning proved to be a compelling read, despite diverging from my usual genre preferences. The narrative's post-apocalyptic setting, exploration of rebellion against an oppressive leader, and unexpected plot twists were particularly engaging. While the initial dissonance between the narrator's voice and the protagonist's gender posed a challenge, the overall quality of narration remained commendable. For enthusiasts of dystopian literature, this novel offers a riveting experience worthy of exploration. Notably, the character of Madden stands out as a compelling element within the narrative. Considering these factors, I would confidently rate the book four stars.
September 14, 2024
🔥Post apocalyptic vibe revolving around two factions. The key is connected to a boy, Manhattan, clueless about his significance.
Ean W. Lanning’s Legacy hit a high note while listing text to speak on Kindle.
Easter eggs begin showing up from the very beginning. Throughout the story in regards to learning who Manhattan is and why he is important to the success of the rebellion against the his perceived nemesis.
Reminds me of Cormack Macarthy’s The Road in bits of the journey. Octavia Butler’s Seed of the Sower for what society faces following a shift including division of significant differences in haves and have nots in California. Control and captive. Fear renders unrelenting results time and time again.
If converted to the screen could see this being a movie on a network like Prime, Netflix, Tubi, etc.
Resilience is a theme throughout the story. Manhattan suffers multiple moments of extreme loss. Clueless of why. Until he joins the Renegades who know more than they’re sharing at first. Until the boy is ready to stand up to his destiny.
Big reveal in Chapter 12. No review spoilers 😉 Manhattan learns his history. Given a choice of his legacy. I’m excited to learn his destiny.
I’m not sure what I’m most enthusiastic for, the fact I know the answer to my question from earlier in the book about Manhattan’s necklace or the fact there’s 38% of the book left. I’m excited to find out Manhattan’s path. Thinking of Terminator, ‘No fate but what we create’.
Some of the men in this book act like terminators. Inhuman killing machines, in my opinion.
One moment wasn’t expected. Hint, reminds me of Luke learning his pops is Vader.
Like Jesus being tempted, Manhattan arrives at his Y. The fork in the road. His mountain of despair and temptation. The direction can save the world or take it down a path of destruction.
Robert Frost proposes the question in The Road Not Taken.
Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces comes to mind at this point of the story 60% finished.
For me, hitting this milestone of Manhattan’s why is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯
My hope is Mr. Lanning will consider writing a followup and possibly trilogy.
The moments that stand out to me include the deaths of people who helped get Manhattan to his father. The Easter egg necklace carrot dangles a few times throughout the story keeping me wanting more.
Now, I need to know why his mother took him.
In the Apple Series ‘See’ a familiar tone arrives with learning the pregnant nomad is connected to tyranny. No matter what she does alive they’ll never stop coming for her.
This is Manhattan’s fate.
I’m not certain if it’ll be adopted for the screen. I hope so. I can see it in my imagination.
People eat up apocalyptic wonderment. From Mad Max to The Road. Though I prefer the book. Even The Walking Dead based on a graphic novel or comic for grown folk comes to mind.
The future depends on what Manhattan decides.
I’ve got a little over a third of the way to go … (typically review while reading. Helps with suspense and highlighting pinnacle moments)
One key element to the story to pay attention to … Manhattan engages with spirits or dead people. This is important until the end.
Shockers at the end, for me. No spoilers. You’ll have to read or listen via kindle text to speak for revelations :)
When’s book two, Ean????
Definitely a seed for visual adaptation. For me, a binge series would do the journey justice. Especially if there’s a series of a few books leading to what happens to Los Angeles and people who survive following the climax of the story.
The acknowledgments is my favorite part of the book because, as is true of any author, the influences behind the novel journey encourage me as a budding author and draw me deeper into the story context influence.
Mr. Lanning having been a Marine drew me to the story similar to Jack Carr’s series. Though this epic is designed around fiction. Vibes believability imagining a catastrophe occurring in society.
Disturbing boundaries of the modern world to sustain an unknown future Manhattan must decide if he’ll accept his position as the future leader of change for the better remains for novel #2 to reveal.
***Disclaimer I don’t know if there’s another novel being released. Hint hint HINT Ean 😁
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Ean W. Lanning’s Legacy hit a high note while listing text to speak on Kindle.
Easter eggs begin showing up from the very beginning. Throughout the story in regards to learning who Manhattan is and why he is important to the success of the rebellion against the his perceived nemesis.
Reminds me of Cormack Macarthy’s The Road in bits of the journey. Octavia Butler’s Seed of the Sower for what society faces following a shift including division of significant differences in haves and have nots in California. Control and captive. Fear renders unrelenting results time and time again.
If converted to the screen could see this being a movie on a network like Prime, Netflix, Tubi, etc.
Resilience is a theme throughout the story. Manhattan suffers multiple moments of extreme loss. Clueless of why. Until he joins the Renegades who know more than they’re sharing at first. Until the boy is ready to stand up to his destiny.
Big reveal in Chapter 12. No review spoilers 😉 Manhattan learns his history. Given a choice of his legacy. I’m excited to learn his destiny.
I’m not sure what I’m most enthusiastic for, the fact I know the answer to my question from earlier in the book about Manhattan’s necklace or the fact there’s 38% of the book left. I’m excited to find out Manhattan’s path. Thinking of Terminator, ‘No fate but what we create’.
Some of the men in this book act like terminators. Inhuman killing machines, in my opinion.
One moment wasn’t expected. Hint, reminds me of Luke learning his pops is Vader.
Like Jesus being tempted, Manhattan arrives at his Y. The fork in the road. His mountain of despair and temptation. The direction can save the world or take it down a path of destruction.
Robert Frost proposes the question in The Road Not Taken.
Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces comes to mind at this point of the story 60% finished.
For me, hitting this milestone of Manhattan’s why is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯
My hope is Mr. Lanning will consider writing a followup and possibly trilogy.
The moments that stand out to me include the deaths of people who helped get Manhattan to his father. The Easter egg necklace carrot dangles a few times throughout the story keeping me wanting more.
Now, I need to know why his mother took him.
In the Apple Series ‘See’ a familiar tone arrives with learning the pregnant nomad is connected to tyranny. No matter what she does alive they’ll never stop coming for her.
This is Manhattan’s fate.
I’m not certain if it’ll be adopted for the screen. I hope so. I can see it in my imagination.
People eat up apocalyptic wonderment. From Mad Max to The Road. Though I prefer the book. Even The Walking Dead based on a graphic novel or comic for grown folk comes to mind.
The future depends on what Manhattan decides.
I’ve got a little over a third of the way to go … (typically review while reading. Helps with suspense and highlighting pinnacle moments)
One key element to the story to pay attention to … Manhattan engages with spirits or dead people. This is important until the end.
Shockers at the end, for me. No spoilers. You’ll have to read or listen via kindle text to speak for revelations :)
When’s book two, Ean????
Definitely a seed for visual adaptation. For me, a binge series would do the journey justice. Especially if there’s a series of a few books leading to what happens to Los Angeles and people who survive following the climax of the story.
The acknowledgments is my favorite part of the book because, as is true of any author, the influences behind the novel journey encourage me as a budding author and draw me deeper into the story context influence.
Mr. Lanning having been a Marine drew me to the story similar to Jack Carr’s series. Though this epic is designed around fiction. Vibes believability imagining a catastrophe occurring in society.
Disturbing boundaries of the modern world to sustain an unknown future Manhattan must decide if he’ll accept his position as the future leader of change for the better remains for novel #2 to reveal.
***Disclaimer I don’t know if there’s another novel being released. Hint hint HINT Ean 😁
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