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Legend

By Marie Lu

Legend doesn’t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.”

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites

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.

Educator Resources

State Awards

Recommended reading lists from your state's teacher or librarian associations!
  • Illinois
    • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award, 2015
    • Abe Awards, 2013-2014
  • Indiana
    • Indiana Read Alouds Too-Good-to-Miss, 2013-2015
    • Young Hoosier Book Award, 2012-2013
  • Kansas
    • Bluegrass Book Award, 2012-2013
  • Missouri
    • (MASL) Readers Award, 2012-2013
    • MASL Truman Award, 2013-2014
  • New Hampshire
    • New Hampshire Isinglass Teen Award, 2012-2013
  • North Carolina
    • North Carolina School Library Media Association Young Adult Book Award, 2012-2013
  • Rhode Island
    • Rhode Island Teen Book Award, 2012-2013
  • Texas
    • TAYSHAS Reading List, 2012-2013
    • Texas Lonestar Reading List, 2012-2013
  • Colorado
    • Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award, 2014-2015
  • Connecticut
    • Teen Nutmeg Book Award, 2013-2014
  • Florida
    • Sunshine State Young Readers Award, 2013-2014
  • Nebraska
    • Golden Sower Award, 2013-2014
  • Iowa
    • Iowa Association of School Librarians Teen Book Award, 2013-2014
  • Nevada
    • Nevada Young Readers Award, 2013-2014
  • Alaska
    • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award
  • South Carolina
    • South Carolina Book Awards, 2013-2014
  • South Dakota
    • YARP: Young Adult Reading Program Reading List, 2013-2014

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