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“Taut and insightful.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“A great action adventure.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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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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