Legend

I loved this star-crossed lovers story. It was dark, mysterious, and achy. In a weird way, it reminded me of the Harry Potter series, in how it was a mystery forever unfolding and I love that about it. It certainly kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat and I’m not ashamed to admit it.

Legend is one of those books that feels nostalgic when you read it. It perfectly mixes all of the elements from the 2010 dystopian classics, with a wonderful dual narration. In Legend we read the story through Day and June’s eyes. Both are from completely opposite parts of society, which makes the story twice as interesting. It even has elements of enemies to lovers! What this book does so well with its dual narration, is it lets you see more of the world that the author has created, which we wouldn’t normally get had she chosen to tell the book… show more.

Legend is a great example of a dual narrative, with an equal focus on two main characters, their very different worlds, and (once they meet) their interactions with one another. I love June, the female character, because she’s a strong, determined fighter with a real score to settle, and not your typical spoilt rich girl. Like The Hunger Games, the story focuses on class and presents a Romeo-and-Juliet-style relationship which develops amidst a country at war with its neighbours as well as within its own borders. The action is thrilling, the tension is high and the romance is sweet… show more.

There is so much crap out there concerning the end of the world, and this one really resonated with me. Initially, I feared I was going to be reading The Hunger Games again, which I enjoyed, but who wants to read the same book twice? Then, as I got a few chapters in, I realized it was very a different story, and well imagined. 

The relationship between the main characters was cleverly crafted, and the deeper story, the conspiracies, are what really made the book for me and I read the rest of the series.

In the future, this Republic rises to power. One main character is trained in the Republic’s military, excels, and is a believer in the Republic. Another, a rebel who is accused of killing her brother. You start with two characters who aren’t just oil and water, they are in opposition to each other. There’s deception, lies, and conflict that stems from it, all of which are overcome by virtue of communication. What I appreciated about this book is that it shows how meaningful it can be to spend time with and talk to people who don’t share your point of… show more.