June Iparis is the opposite of Katniss Everdeen—while Katniss is a lowly citizen of Panem’s poverty-stricken District Twelve, June is the genius daughter of the Republic, a highly-trained soldier who is dedicated to the cause of putting down the rebellion. It’s the boy Day who most resembles Katniss. He’s the Republic’s most-wanted criminal, a street-wise justice fighter, a thorn in the side of the elite military officials. But when Day is accused of killing June’s brother, she vows revenge. And when the two finally meet, sparks fly—and supposedly known truths begin to crumble. Like Katniss and Peeta in The Hunger Games, June and Day form an unexpected alliance that begins to uncover secrets about the series of plagues that annually infest the poorest neighborhoods, the Trials that all ten-year-old citizens are required to take, and the ongoing war between the Republic and the outlying Colonies. June and Day tell their stories in distinct voices through alternating chapters, and there’s plenty of action, wit, mystery, and intriguing world-building. Star-crossed lovers who take on a totalitarian government? Hunger Games fans are practically guaranteed to be lining up for Legend and its upcoming sequels.

posted Jun 6, 2012 at 9:33PM

This book is a lot like The Hunger Games, and I highly, highly recommend it. I really hope there is a sequel!

posted Jun 18, 2012 at 1:57PM

I read this book in two days. It is SO SO GOOD. I would recommend it to people who liked Divergent.

posted Aug 11, 2012 at 11:53AM

This story has the most amazing premise, and it would be one of my favorite books if it wasn't so poorly executed.

posted Nov 16, 2012 at 4:46PM

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