Legend

Legend

Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Publication Date: Nov. 29, 2011
Pages: 305
Series: Legend, book one
Source: ARC from BEA, purchased finished copy and audiobook


About the Book: 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.



My Thoughts: I. am. a. fool. Why did I not devour this book when I got a copy at BEA last year?!?! It was the book that everyone was talking about. I even loaned it to my friend Jillian and she raved about it. I totally trust her recommendations. Again, why did I not read it?!? Okay, enough self recriminations. On to the book...


I listened to this one on audiobook. The book itself has dual narrators (LOVE!) so I was pleased that there were two audiobook narrators: Steven Kaplan and Mariel Stern. They did a wonderful job giving voice to Day and June. 


I just did not want this book to end. The set-up had me hooked. As I learned more about Day, June, and the Republic in general so many more questions arose. I wanted to know all the things right now! At the same time, I loved the build up and secrecy. I'm really looking forward to where the clues and loose ends will take us in Prodigy and any future books.


Don't be like me!!! Rush out and get a copy of this one ASAP. Trust me. You cannot wait to meet Day and June and to learn more about their world. 

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In My Mailbox

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. The idea of In My Mailbox is to bring books to the attention of blog readers and to encourage interaction with other blogs.

This weeks IMM is brought to you by the fabulous April from Good Books and Good Wine. She was Kind enough to loan me the audiobook of Changeling by Philippa Gregory! Perfect timing April! I'm headed down to Naperville to see a group of awesome romance authors today and know that the audiobook I have been listening to will end! Can't wait to start Changeling on the way home!

image from Simon & Schustere website

Dreamless Blog Tour: Excerpt

Welcome to the next stop on the blog tour for Josephine Angelini's Dreamless! You guys! I am so excited to be on this tour. I was on a tour for Starcrossed when it came out and just loved it! It's so fun to get to promote book two as well. You can check out the official blog tour post over at Mundie Moms. They're such great tour hosts! Also, follow along on Twitter by following @Josieangelini and using the #DreamlessDays hashtag.

I have a treat for you today! It's a spoiler free excerpt from Dreamless! Before we get there let's take a look at the book.

About the Book: Helen needs to get through hell in two ways: by night they reflected the underworld, even worse torments her day that Lucas and they may possibly love. In the underworld, Helen meets Orion. The more time they spend together, the closer they come to. Then something totally unexpected happens, the forces calculated for holding and Lucas Orion: The four houses are combined and Scion, a new Trojan war seems inevitable!

Browse inside at Harper Teen

Official Dreamless Playlist

Don't miss Starcrossed! Get the e-book: 

Harper Teen | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Google Ebooks | Kobo | iBookstore (At participating ebook store links, you can purchase Starcrossed for $0.99)!!

And now, for the brief but totally swoon-worthy excerpt: 

"I already told you. I"m in this with you to the end, no matter what."
"I was hoping you'd say that," she whispered, smiling up at him gratefully.

If I wasn't already totally excited for Dreamless I'd read it just to find out more about the situation this excerpt is from! 

The super awesome Josephine Angelini is also hosting a giveaway! You could win a kindle with a Dreamless or Starcrossed skin on it! These covers are so pretty. Either one would look great.  

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Also, how cute is Josephine Angelini?!? (Also, Amy Plum!) 

Josephine Angelini, me, Amy Plum