Champion by Marie Lu Cover reveal

Due to release November 5, 2013 Champion is the last installment of the Legend series and it's cover is as epic as the series!

Do you think it's good enough to stand next to Prodigy and Legend on the shelf?

Back Blurb:

He is a Legend.
She is a Prodigy.
Who will be Champion? 

June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high level military position. But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic’s border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country’s defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. 

Prodigy by Marie Lu: Review

PRODIGY by MARIE LU

Movie Rating: PG

Book Rating: @@@@@

Swearing: little words-sparingly used such as: H**l and D**n

Inappropriate Scenes: None

# of Pages: 371 (hardcover)

Genre: YA Dystopian

Publisher: G.P. Putnam

Back Blurb:

     After escaping from the Republic’s stronghold of Los Angeles, 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 pair joins a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and who offer them passage to the Colonies. The Patriots have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.

     It’s the 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?

My Review:

     Before I write my review I have to give a shout out to one of my bff’s: “Thank you for the book! You know who you are and you are amazing!!!!! *hug*” (now that that is complete onto the review:)

      Picking up immediately where Legend left off, I recommend that you read Prodigy right after you finish Legend, otherwise it might take a while to be brought up to speed. (forgive my in advance if I ramble-this was book was really good and I plan on singing its praises for a while)

     This book was AMAZING! *cue awesome music* Prodigy not only continued the story of June and Day, but also delved into the back stories of key characters including: June, Day, Tess (by far the most interesting), Metias, and Thomas. Just when you think that you know all about these characters: BAM! Ms. Lu throws in a back story that leaves your head spinning so wildly you have to stop and put the book down just to digest this new information.

     I was not thrilled with Metias’ back story because I liked him in Legend and now I just can’t get past his back story. I will never think of him the same way again. Never and that really irritates me.

     Not only do you learn tons more about the characters but there’s also a conspiracy theory. (eek! I love conspiracies…) So you think you’ve got the book all figured out and again: BAM! Ms. Lu throws a wrench into your whole scheme. Bummah.

     Full of edge-of-the-seat action, heartbreaking romance, and emotional twists Prodigy is a book that will keep you reading till the cows come home. Don’t miss this exciting sequel to the renowned book: Legend.

Recommend this book to: lover’s of pure awesomeness 

Legend by Marie Lu

I decided to put up a review anyway. So here it is!

LEGEND written by MARIE LU

Movie Rating: PG for some swearing

Book Rating: @@@@@

Genre: Dystopian with a hint of Sci-fi

Swearing: multiple uses of h*** and d*** but not too bad

Innappropriate Scenes: none

# of Pages: 305 (hardcover)

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

LLFTB*: "Things are not always what they seem."

Back Blurb:      
        Once known as the western coast of the United States, the Republic is now a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors, the Colonies.
        Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a military prodigy. Obedient, passionate, and comitted to her country, she is being groomed for success in the Republic's highest circles.
        Born into the slums of the Republic's Lake Sector, 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. Now, caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's suvival, while June tries desperately 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 to which their country will go to keep its secrets.

My Review:      Some girls are prepped and pampered to be Miss America, some are prepared to be a wife/mom, some are pushed and pushed to be the smartest person in the world. Not June. June is trained her whole life to kill. To never give up; to track down rebels without any hesitation.
Day is dead. Or, rather, his family thinks he's dead and the government has no files about him. So he steals stuff to give to his family when they need it.
I loved this book! It was so good! What the government did in this book was something I wouldn't put past our current government. (maybe I'm just crazy) I mean, if someone knows something bad about you what's the easiest way to make sure that 'bad thing' doesn't get out? Kill that person. Marie Lu's writing was just super cool! I love how she took and kept switching between June's POV and Day's. That was really cool. I HATED Thomas. Seriously. I couldn't stand that character. Every time I saw his name on a page I groaned inwardly because he was such a jerk. A bully. A spoiled kid who had no morals and would do anything his commander told him to do. I really did not like him! This book was a super good read and don't miss out on it! Check it out! I'm counting the days till Patriot (Legend #2) comes out! :P

*Lesson Learned From This Book*