Prodigy

Marie Lu's Prodigy is the second book of her Legend trilogy.

Injured and on the run, it has been seven days since June and Day barely escaped Los Angeles and the Republic with their lives. Day is believed dead having lost his own brother to an execution squad who thought they were assassinating him.  June is now the Republic's most wanted traitor.  Desperate for help, they turn to the Patriots- a vigilante rebel group sworn to bring down the Republic.  But can they trust them or have they unwittingly become pawns in the most terrifying of political games?

The Breakdown:
1.   Lu does an amazing job with this book.   It is just as good, if not better than, Legend.  The story is the perfect progression from the ending in Legend. It is filled with intriguing plots, and excellent twist.  The characters have amazing development with questioning of motives and loyalties.

2. Lu is a master of the duel perspective.  She gives unique voices to both Day and June.  Day's reflect easily that he has grown up in the poor sector, and spent much of his life on the streets.  In June's voice it clearly represents her upper class up bring along with her military training.

3. I very much enjoyed getting to know Anden, the new Elector.  He is unique combination of confidant and vulnerable in his meetings with June.  He appears to be genuine in his want to change the system of the Republic. I am excited to see how see how he continues to develop in the next book.

4.  Oh my, the things Lu reveals in the ending.  I wanted to to cry and scream at her at the same time.  I cannot wait to read the last book to see how everything turns out for June and Day.

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