Legend -- By Marie Lu

Heya guys!
So here's the review for Legend; please stick around ;-) Haha, and speaking about "sticking", guess what I'm doing today? Harvesting honey!! It's a ton of fun, and you get to eat quite literally however much you want (provided it'd the comb and wax as well).Mmm.... I will now resist the urge to break out in "Winnie the Pooh" :-P. Back to the book I am reviewing though.....here's the synopsis :

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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.

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Slightly strange... but i thought it was cool :)

I don't think I read this one on anyone's recommendation. It just looked totally awesome. I hadn't read the synopsis -- something I don't do anymore ; Like movie trailers nowadays, they give everything away -- so I had no clue. But, you must read this book!!!!! It is exciting, honest, realistic, sweet, most-interesting-romance-ever, and very creative. Day is just perfect. The story begins with him watching his family's house, dreading the cursed red x when the soldiers come out that trumpets the plague. I won't get into the plague -- read the book if you want to find out!-- but he is so caring. He would do anything for his family, just to keep them safe. And then June was very interesting; rebellious, genius, beautiful.... I liked her a lot. I can't really say anything more, without giving away too much, but I really liked her. Tess is such a relief. She was sweet, innocent, and caring. I wish she could be my little sister.
The violence was pretty strong. Several fairly graphic torture scenes, and some gun fights; various stuff I won't mention because it would be majorly spoilerific -- yes yes I know that's not a word. There was some kissing, not very graphic, but still there, and slightly awkward. A couple cuss words ( d--- and h---) and one or two uses of God's name. -- So you should definitely read this. It is amazing. And I honestly might have enjoyed it even the tiniest bit better than The Hunger Games (please don't kill me!); the story was just really original and worth every last word and more. 9/10
-- JAM --