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Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion. But never underestimate the Rebel.

With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforgettable world of Legend for a truly grand finale.

Eden Wing has been living in his brother’s shadow for years. Even though he’s a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, and a brilliant inventor, most people know him only as Daniel Wing’s little brother.

A decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. But Day is no longer the same young man who was once a national hero. These days he’d rather hide out from the world and leave his past behind. All that matters to him now is keeping Eden safe―even if that also means giving up June, the great love of Daniel’s life.

As the two brothers struggle to accept who they’ve each become since their time in the Republic, a new danger creeps into the distance that’s grown between them. Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City’s dark side, even his legendary brother can’t save him. At least not on his own . . .

Starting this beauty today!!

So I'm only 37 pages in, but I am SO LOVING it so far! The plot is so fast paced and I am frikin intrigued. I was worried I would miss June's POV too much but I am loving Edens POV. I can connect with him on so many levels. Day- well Daniel, I still love not so little Daniel. I can not wait until June comes in. I mean Daniel is still thinking about her. lol so cute

Agh! Can't wait! I'll start tomorrow :) :) I was so excited to find this in the mailbox today!! :)

It was so good! The ending was perfect.
However, I do have some critics
June was one-dimensional in my opinion, would of love more insight from her
Also, Daniel and June's intelligent moments were not enough, there should have been more
That was something I loved from Legend trilogy
I did like the focus on Daniel and Eden brother relationship though
Overall still a great book, sad again that we are leaving June and Day

56%

I love it!! So I think June has finally really come into the whole picture and it's even better with her in it. (view spoiler)[ I really just want to yell at Eden right now because I know he's smarter than to follow Hann. The "similarities" they share is really pulling at Eden's strings, so I kinda not really hate him right now because he should know better!!! I hope he, Day and June save him before he completely turns. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

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So, I don't know how to feel about Eden, honestly. I like him, but I kinda don't

(view spoiler)[ When Pressa's dad died trying to help his frikin killer I legit could not even. Ik that Pressa and Eden are a thing now, and it's pretty cute, but lol I kinda shipped Tess and Eden. But, it's all good. The part when Day and Eden have that talk in the republic is so cute and I am going to honour that moment forever. Eden, June, Day and Pressa went back to Antarctica, and they are apparently going to stop Hann, but right now i'm just worried about Eden because idk what he's going to do! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

Up to page 100 -(view spoiler)[ I’m enjoying this so far! I like reading from a brother relationship and how similar and different they are. I like reading about the undercity and I can imagine the setting perfectly. I’m also glad June made an appearance!!!!!!! (hide spoiler)]

Up to page 160- (view spoiler)[ Daniel has been taken by Haan, but I think there’s more to him than we know right now... (hide spoiler)]

Up to page 214- (view spoiler)[ agh!!! Daniel and June are together!! (hide spoiler)]

Up to page 250- (view spoiler)[ Haan brought down the level system and things got out of control in the Undercity... June, Daniel, and Eden are on their way back to Los Angeles. (hide spoiler)]

Finished! Perfection!
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

^^ WOW!! 5 Stars! That's great to see!!! I didn't read your review yet since I'm not quite finished, but I'm really enjoying it so far :)

@Katie
Yayy! Can't wait to read your review!

Finished- (view spoiler)[ I LOVED IT!! Maire Lu knows how to write an ending to a book!!!! This is what the Legend fans have been waiting for!! HAHA!! Review to come soon! (hide spoiler)]

I no longer read YA novels but I pretty much inhaled rebel. It has been a while since I was deeply immersed in a book, so it feels good to feel that way once again.

Rebel, In my opinion was an homage to the first three books. Marie Lu's fast paced writing plunged me back to the world of Legend, Cinematic writing is the best way to describe it.

While I thought that some of the events in this book were somewhat convenient and easily solved- the stakes weren't high enough but I don't think it was supposed to be. This book was a much deserved conclusion to the series, as way to tie up the lose ends and shows us what became of Day and June. So in all I was happy how the events unfolded and even happier that we know what became of Day and June.

I'm starting this today.

Pages 1-93:
It's so nice to catch up with Daniel and June. (view spoiler)[I don't like Eden. He's made some bad decisions. I don't like that he's now working with the crime boss, Dominic. I do like Daniel and June. Daniel is hunting Dominic, but Eden doesn't know that. June has just gotten to Ross City, but their date was interrupted. I hope the next one goes better. I'm glad they still like/love each other. (hide spoiler)]

Pages 94-183:
(view spoiler)[Daniel and June spent some more time together during and after the gala. I hope they get their feelings and relationship figured out soon. Also, Daniel was taken by men working for Dominic. Eden is talking to Dominic and considering helping him to save Daniel. I don't think it will help Daniel either way--if Eden helps Dominic or not. (hide spoiler)]

Pages 184-282:
(view spoiler)[The level system has been disabled. Dominic had Eden help. Then let him go. I feel bad for Dominic. He had a rough life, but it doesn't excuse what he has done and is doing. Eden and Daniel and June tried to save Pressa and her dad, but he died. They went to the Republic but are headed back to Antarctica to reverse Dominic's machine. I think Pressa and Eden will be a couple in the end. It feels like that's where their relationship is heading. (hide spoiler)]

Pages 283-376:
(view spoiler)[Pressa and Eden are with Dominic, and June and Daniel are in another part of the city. All of them are working together to change the level system. They are caught, and Pressa is shot. There is a fight, and Dominic is arrested. Daniel and Eden are in trouble. They go to the Republic with Pressa. June and Daniel get engaged. I am so happy that it ended like that. Also, I am glad that changes were made to the level system. It would have been better to have things change completely, but it's better than it was. (hide spoiler)]

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20% (view spoiler)[ I so glad we get Eden's POV! He's got a little bit of rebel in him but still studious. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ He is different to what I expected. I didn’t think he would be as much of a typical nerd. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ I like that the book has gotten straight into the action with Eden meeting Dominic. The book already seems like it’s going too fast. I don’t think I’m ready for this series to be over yet (hide spoiler)]

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Neither did I. Also, (view spoiler)[ it’s a little strange that in some parts he says he doesn’t really remember what the Republic is like when he was a child. He had 11 years so that’s strange to me. (hide spoiler)]

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Neither did I. Also, [spoilers removed]"
30%
(view spoiler)[ 11 is old enough to remember a lot. He should have at least 5 years of clear memories. He also mentioned clearly remembering being in a train and his mum’s death. Eden and Day also really need to talk to each other. Neither of them have changed in that aspect (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ I kind of like Dominic. He doesn’t seem like a bad dude. I’m interested to see what he does in the rest of the book. I sort of want him to turn out good. (hide spoiler)]

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Neither did I. Also, [spoilers removed]"
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So true. (view spoiler)[ And this meeting of Dominic! He's gotten himself into something serious now. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ Yeah, this series did tend to get right to the point, really fast. It will be strange to say goodbye to these characters and this world. (hide spoiler)]

32% (view spoiler)[ It really sucks that Daniel doesn't know what's going on with Eden. When it says, "he has friends," I just had to shake my head. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ They don’t know that they are both having nightmares either. The dynamic between them would be better if they spoke to each other more. It would help both of them to know they aren’t going through everything alone. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ It really would. It's such a shame they have come to this. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ I"m so glad you said this because other than the murder..I like him too!! He just seems to want a fair system. Hasn't exactly done great things but honestly, he is doing it out of emotion for the loss of his family. (hide spoiler)]

60%(view spoiler)[ I actually hope Eden takes the job. (hide spoiler)]

72% (view spoiler)[ Slightly bored right now with them trying to figure out how they will take Hann down. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ I thought they were figuring it out pretty fast. That might be because I just read a really slow book and this seems way faster though. I’m glad Eden and Daniel are speaking to each other properly. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[It is really fast. This entire plot has happened in a snap! But I'm also glad they worked some things out. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[ I loved the ending. I’m really happy for all the characters. I’m also glad Antarctica listened to them. They changed a country again. (hide spoiler)]

77% (view spoiler)[ That was interesting of Pressa to make that tonic. (hide spoiler)]

Finished. (view spoiler)[ Awww, tear! Nice for them to finally get together. A bit rushed in the way where it was just kinda plopped there at the end, but I’m okay with it. Not as good as the other books but not bad. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[I'm glad they were able to make a difference as well. They had great ideas and to actually be listened to is really nice. (hide spoiler)]

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Started today, I can't wait to see what Eden and Daniel are up to in this book

25% (view spoiler)[ Oh Eden what have you gotten yourself into! Daniel, I think doesn't know how to relate to his brother because he is still scared of his past. (hide spoiler)]

50% (view spoiler)[ I really hope Eden can get him and Daniel out of whatever the heck he just put them in. I hope June comes to help. I really like seeing her in this book as well. (hide spoiler)]

75% (view spoiler)[ Did Eden really think that Hann wasn't going to figure out there plan. I hope Pressa is all right. (hide spoiler)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ I really liked how Daniel finally trust Eden enough to go along with his plan even when it really didn't work out to well for hm.

I really liked the end of this book where is looks like everyone finally got there happy endings. (hide spoiler)]

Im so sorry. I started work this week, and it has been busy. Hoping to start this soon.