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Legend by Marie Lu (Prodigy Series #2)

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Brief synopsis (no spoilers):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 two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.
It’s their 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? (Amazon)
Category: YA dystopian 

Why I chose this book: Second in a series

 My personal opinion (the review): As far as middle books in a trilogy go this book was better than most I've read. There was more action and things actually happened rather than just passing time to get to the conclusion in the third book. However, I didn't like June or Day as much in these books. June turns all apathetic and doesn't know what to do with herself. Also, it was annoying to have her sick throughout the whole book. She's supposed to be so strong and militaristic and then a cold takes her out? Day decides to let his emotions control him more than they should. 

 The climax was a bit of a let down as was the experience once June and Day reach the colonies. All in all though, I liked the story well enough that I will definitely read the third book and finish off the series.  

 Warnings 
Language: Probably a dozen or more cuss words
Violence: Lots. Shootings, beatings, etc, but less than the first book. 
"Adult" situations: This book does go a bit more into the romance of June and Day. One time, as June helps Day take a bath to clean a wound, things get heated but it specifically says that Day stays covered with a towel Teenage romance stuff. We also find out one of the characters is gay. 
Death:Some, no man characters. 

Movie rating equivalent: R for violence and language

 Protagonist description: June and Day continue as narrators but their experiences have changed them. June is much less sure of herself and apathetic. Day also lets his emotions affect him more than before. 

 Point of view of story: Switches between June and Day

 Book length: Long but that may be because I was listening to an 8 hour recording. 

 Story flow: A bit more choppy than the first one

 Grammar and spelling issues: None

 Character connection (no spoilers): None. Though you start to feel for Tess. 

For series:
Independent or integral (stand-alone or back story dependent): Integral
If you only have time for one, read: (which one): Legend (start at the beginning)

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