Prodigy (Legend #2) by Marie Lu

Synopsis: "June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.

It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long.

But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?

In this highly-anticipated sequel, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action."

Title: Prodigy
Series: Legend #2
Genre: YA, Science Fictiony, Romance, Suspense, Action-Packed, Love/Hate Relationship
Pages: 371
Ages: 12-17 (Keep in mind, all of my "age ranges" are for the age group that would MOST likely read it. Anyone can read all types of books for sure)
Date I Finished: July 21st, 2013
My Rating: 5 Stars
My Word: NO

Review

 

What.....What even.


















I feel like Marie Lu likes to kill our hearts.


YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME MARIE LU. YOU CAN'T. I'll just hide in my room and sob until November...


















I actually would've written a reasonable review if the ending didn't tear me apart. You can just delete the last 20 pages or so and everything would be okay, but THIS?! No, okay? This can't be happening.

I can't wait until June and Day get back together, and Kaede comes back to life, and Tess leaves the picture. Until then, leave me be with my bowl of ice cream and tears.

Okay, this book overall was so suspenseful and action packed and romancy and all the good stuff that I like to consume. During Legend and Prodigy, I kept turning each page, hoping to find the answers, and hoping that everything will be ok in the end.

The only difference is that I was perfectly fine with the ending of Legend, and NOT with Prodigy.

June and Day are perfect for each other, and I don't care if any of you protest that because they just are. It's final. June is so kickass, I wish I could be as amazing as her. Unfortunately, I'm not. Day is so hot and unbelievably perfect in my mind, and he's also kickass. The perfect kickass couple.

I HATE you suspenseful book. You twisted my mind. Everything was great in the end, and then some heartless author AKA Marie Lu (Just kidding, I love her) came behind my back and stabbed me until I officially died of my feels... Damn you Prodigy! This next book better have a god damn happy ending!
★★★★★

Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu

Synopsis: “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."

Title: Legend by Marie Lu
Series: Legend #1
Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Romance
Pages: 305
Ages: 12-14
Date I Finished It: February 3rd, 2012
My Rating: 5 Stars, it was amazing!!
My Word: ACTIONPACKED
SPOILERS
For starters, this book gave me the chills when June and Day were so in love and then… BAM she puts him in jail and starts beating him up. That just made me sooo sad. In addition, I loved the chemistry between Day and June because it just clicked and I hated it when I read that June did not believe Day when he said he didn’t kill Metias, which I don’t think he did. Then I started smiling all the way till the end when June chose to help Day out. Oh, I’m giving the whole story away! I’m not going to say anything more about the story itself. I loved the idea that it showed in the book about how June and Day are the same people just born through two different worlds. June and Day were both fierce fighters and super smart. I also liked that Marie Lu put the story into two different points in view. Day and June immediately fell in love with each other and I loved seeing it in each other’s point of view. I recommend this book to all young adult readers who love science fiction romance. This book broke my heart, gave me ideas, and most of all made me smile. I give this book a full on...
★★★★★