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Prodigy: A Legend Novel Audiobook
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The second book in Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! 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 to the New York Times bestseller Legend, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action.
"Masterful." —The Los Angeles Times "Lu's action-packed series is the real deal." —Entertainment Weekly
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"I thought Prodigy was a really strong sequel to Legend. Day and June are taken in by the patriots, and given a mission: to assassinate the new elector. Prodigy had a somewhat disappointing ending, but it will still leave the reader hanging and waiting for the third and final book in the series."
— Evelyn (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Taut and insightful.”
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Featured on ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S MUST-LIST!
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From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
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A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing is what it seems—Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.”
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FROM SARAH REES BRENNAN, author of The Demon Lexicon trilogy
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Marie Lu has beaten the curse with Prodigy. . . it has all the chivalry of Robin Hood and all the shine and grime of Blade Runner . . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.”
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From THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS:
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. . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken . . .”
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STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
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Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend…taut and insightful.”
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STARRED REVIEW from SHELF AWARENESS:
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Stunning follow-up to Legend . . . The thrilling action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans of Divergent.”
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From ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:
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Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!”
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From THE NEW YORK TIMES:
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Legend doesn’t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.”
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From USA TODAY:
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Marie Lu’s dystopian novel is a ‘Legend’ in the making.”
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From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
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an action-packed love story full of inventive details.”
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STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
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Lu’s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come. ”
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STARRED REVIEW from KIRKUS REVIEWS:
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A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.”
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STARRED REVIEW from BOOKLIST:
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[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you’ve got the makings for a potent sequel.”
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STARRED REVIEW from VOYA:
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A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat—emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. Legend will give Hunger Games fans something worthwhile to read.”
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STARRED REVIEW from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION:
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This book stands out . . .”
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FROM KAMI GARCIA, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures trilogy
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A compelling dystopic world, with diverse characters, high tension and political intrigue. [If] you liked the Hunger Games, you'll love this.”
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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pmmarkus, 3/8/2023
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" Second book in the Legend Trilogy. Pretty fast moving and exciting. Not crazy about how it ended...too sad. "
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" My new favorite dystopian book series.I recommend it. "
— Elizabeth, 2/1/2014 -
" Great young adult book. Good spring board for discussion on people's effect on government. "
— Tracy, 1/31/2014 -
" This book, for being a second book in a trilogy is Amazing!!! I read it while I was on vacation in 5 days it was just soooo good!! "
— Christina, 1/20/2014 -
" i dont know this one wasn't half as good as the first one, and that is putting it mildly..i dont understand the development of the characters...and the forced ending :S "
— Nowheregirl, 1/20/2014 -
" I enjoyed it, and I hope they make a 3rd one. Hopefully that is possible! "
— Harris, 1/20/2014 -
" I enjoyed this. I liked that the twists weren't easily figured out, so I was on pins and needles until the end. Can't wait for book 3! "
— Jessica, 12/26/2013 -
" Can't wait for the next one "
— Phira, 12/25/2013 -
" A good second instalment to the series. I admit to wanting to drop-kick a certain character in the last chapter, but I'm hoping his/her stupidity is redeemed in the next book. "
— Whitney, 12/19/2013 -
" Much better than the first book. Much more suspenseful with better plot twists. "
— Clayton, 12/16/2013 -
" There are no words to describe how wonderful this book was! Defiantly one of my favorites!! "
— Natalia, 12/9/2013 -
" Very Nice. Blue Words. "
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Lou Ellen Hamby, 10/14/2013
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" Great action packed followup to Legend...can't wait for the next one "
— Stephanie, 9/16/2013 -
" Very good book wth a huge cliffhanger, why Day? Why? "
— Krystian, 8/14/2013 -
" Omg I loved this book so much if I could give it a million stars I would "
— Rikashay, 7/17/2013 -
" It took me a few chapters to really get back into the story, but by then I was hooked! It was such a great read and I'm both eagerly anticipating and mildly dreading the next book! "
— Dana, 5/13/2013 -
" Fast paced, all action. "
— Patricia, 4/16/2013 -
" I was a little disappointed in this sequel to Legend, as the writing seemed a bit forced at times and I found a few plot holes, but otherwise it was okay.. "
— Linda, 3/20/2013 -
" I think this series is as good as the Divergent series. What do others think? "
— Dma, 2/28/2013
About Marie Lu
Marie Lu is the author of the New York Times bestselling series The Young Elites, as well as the blockbuster bestselling Legend series. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist before becoming a full-time writer.
About Steven Kaplan
Steven Kaplan is an actor and classical and jazz trained pianist. Among his many film, television, and theater credits are The Reluctant Professor, Smash, Law & Order, Lost in Yonkers, and Book Club. In addition to acting, he is also an occasional audiobook reader for Penguin and HarperCollins. Steven is a graduate of the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.