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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.

Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu will be our Second GBR for June 2015.

Please read at your own pace, and hide any spoilers ☺ You are welcome to join at any time during the month ☺

Happy Reading Everybody!

Pre-Reading Questions -

Anybody got any thoughts on this one before we start?

Has anyone read anything similar to this before?

Anybody read anything else by this author previously?

Ive heard really good things about this book , and that the series just keeps getting better as you go along! very excited to group buddy read this!

I've heard so many people talking about this book so I am very curious. I am no a huge fan of dystopian books but I've enjoyed some I've read so far :) I would like to know if it's somehow different and unique from other dystopians :)

Emma (EmmaBookish) wrote: "Ive heard really good things about this book , and that the series just keeps getting better as you go along! very excited to group buddy read this!"

I thought the opposite, the last book was painfully bad for me.

Petra wrote: "I've heard so many people talking about this book so I am very curious. I am no a huge fan of dystopian books but I've enjoyed some I've read so far :) I would like to know if it's somehow differen..."

Hopefully you'll enjoy it ☺

I've read part of this, so I'll join in :)

Yay ☺

I've read part of it :)

I read it last time it was GBR. The old thread has been deleted though. It wasn't bad ☺

I finished reading this book last week and I liked it... surprisingly! I am starting book 2 already and it's pretty good...so far :)


Anybody got any thoughts on this one before we start?
(view spoiler)[It's basically Civil War between the Republic of the United States and the Colonies....and there is a virus (hide spoiler)]
Also, I liked that the hero is half Asian... :)

Has anyone read anything similar to this before?
I'm not really sure if there is....or maybe I haven't read any before. It is no Hunger Games or Divergent, though.

Anybody read anything else by this author previously?
I think this is the first book by the author. Her newest series is called The Young Elites (haven't read it)

One of the best dystopian novels ever written. I love how this book gave me the thrill and Marie Lu is just amazeballs.. :D

I liked the first one, but I didn't like books 2 and 3.

Sarah wrote: "I liked the first one, but I didn't like books 2 and 3."

I did not like book 3. THE ENDING was just....!!!

Awful ending to a series. talk about a let down!

Sarah wrote: "Awful ending to a series. talk about a let down!"

I know right?! I wound have wanted.....I don't know... more... that last chapter was just...

Sarah, just curious, since you have read this book will you still be joining in?

Yep ☺ We wouldn't have had this as a GBR as we've already had it as GBR previously, but one of our previous mods deleted the thread ☹

I think the book is quite short, so it's going to be a quick read. I'm 22 % in... (view spoiler)[I am curious what June's plan to find Day is... (hide spoiler)]

44 % in

(view spoiler)[June is kind of bad-ass, I like her. And I like Tess. Now that June and Day met I am wondering what she will do to him. And I wonder if Day actually killed Metius - he was running for his life and I doubt he was aiming to kill him. Maybe someone set up a trap?? (hide spoiler)]

78 % in (view spoiler)[ Getting interesting, there are some questions that need to be answered and even June knows that. The first part of the book was kinf of meh for me but now... I like it a lot :) (hide spoiler)]

Finished! I enjoyed it but I'd expected a bit more. (view spoiler)[Oh, no John, that was so sad. I have one problem though... I cannot imagine that Day and June are 15-year-old... they seem more mature to me (hide spoiler)]

Finally getting to start this! Have been so busy!

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(view spoiler)[ I definitely think he was set up. I'm wondering if it was Thomas? He got Metias' position and everything and that's what I'm thinking. (hide spoiler)]

46% (view spoiler)[ I hope June and Day don't fall in love only for June to then think that Day killed her brother. That would be so awkward! And I'm still bummed about Metias. He was such a great older brother. (hide spoiler)]

60% (view spoiler)[ Thomas is freaking me out! What is up with that guy? (hide spoiler)]

Petra wrote: "I think the book is quite short, so it's going to be a quick read. I'm 22 % in... [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ It did seem like a difficult task! (hide spoiler)]

Petra wrote: "44 % in

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(view spoiler)[ he didn't intend to kill Metias, and he said the knife went in his shoulder, so it's a bit surprising that he's now dead and Day is being blamed. (hide spoiler)]

Petra wrote: "Finished! I enjoyed it but I'd expected a bit more. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ they do seem older than 15. maybe it's because they're both super-intelligent? (hide spoiler)]

Twila wrote: "Petra wrote: "44 % in

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(view spoiler)[ that's a good theory! (hide spoiler)]

Petra wrote: "78 % in [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree. The first part was 'meh'. I like the second part a lot more. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ What John did was very brave and selfless and what happened to him was pretty sad. And I agree with Petra that these two act way mature for their age. It was an enjoyable story for the most part but I don't think it was anything special. (hide spoiler)]

4%: (view spoiler)[ I really like Day's point of view. His obvious love for his family is very touching and I like how he takes care of Tessa. I wonder what the vertical line on the door means. (hide spoiler)]

Twila wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ really brave. (hide spoiler)]

15%: (view spoiler)[I still don't like June's point of view. She sounds like a spoiled person and while I feel bad her brother died, I just can't get past her attitude. On the other hand, I love Day's voice and attitude towards those he cares about. (hide spoiler)]

This book goes by way too fast!
53%: (view spoiler)[I'm really not buying the fact that they're falling in love with each other so quickly. And June's way too young to be leading a manhunt to find a wanted criminal, no matter how intelligent she is. (hide spoiler)]

89%: (view spoiler)[I knew Thomas killed Metias! What a bastard... It was also pretty predictable. (hide spoiler)]

would anyone like to read prodigy starting today?

Twila wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

I completely agree! (view spoiler)[I definitely would have liked more background on the society than was given. Also, some bits were extremely predictable. (hide spoiler)]

Abby wrote: "89%: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I was astonished as to how predictable it was. Sure, some things were surprising but most, if not all the major parts weren't all that surprising. (hide spoiler)]

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Reading from the 10th of March 2016

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Thank you so much! I can't wait to finally get started!

I've been wanting to start this series too - I'll definitely join you!

Kalee wrote: "I've been wanting to start this series too - I'll definitely join you!"

Yay!! I still need to get the rest of the series but hopefully soon :)

I think I'll join in.

Sooo it's an hour from midnight.... :D & I have been organizing my shelves all day (SOOO much work) so I haven't read at all today, so I just might have to start at midnight XD.

Okay! So I'm starting I can't help myself :o. I watched a trailer for the book, and it just made me really need to read this!

(view spoiler)[ I already love how they are from two POV's (hide spoiler)]

Hey! It is already the 10th in Aus! Guess i will have a head start on you guys! :):)

Will wrote: "Hey! It is already the 10th in Aus! Guess i will have a head start on you guys! :):)"

I did the same exact thing lol.