LEGEND TRILOGY
I really, really love this series. I read it about two years ago now, and am already feeling a reread coming on. If there weren't so many other books and series to read, I would totally be reading the Legend series again this summer. But enough gushing, let me tell you guys what this series is about.
Legend is a dystopian novel, and the United States doesn't really exist. Instead, it has been split into two parts, The Republic of America covering the western area, and The Colonies of America in the east. The two sections are constantly at war, and the Republic is determined to win. They hold trials every year to determine who will fight in the war, or become part of the work force.
One of our main characters, June Iparis, is part of an elite family in the Republic, and has the highest known score for the Trials. She is the prodigy of the Republic, and has no reason to cross the country's most wanted criminal, Day. No reason, that is, until Day becomes the prime suspect in the murder of June's older brother. Things start to get complicated pretty quickly.
I don't want to give too much away, but just know that this series is so much more than a dystopian-romance-YA novel. June and Day crossing paths is no coincidence, and the secrets of their country is more sinister than they could have ever imagined. The Legend series is filled with twists and turns, betrayal and action, and it only gets better and better with each book. You don't want to miss out on this one.
THE YOUNG ELITES
I read The Young Elites about a year or so ago, but it was around finals week and I actually don't remember too much about the first book. The story got pushed out of my mind to make room for study notes, haha. But anyways, I do remember liking what I read, and am definitely going to reread the first book, then make my way onto the second.
The Young Elites is a fantasy series, set in a different world that has been ravaged by a deadly virus known as the blood fever. Many died, but those who survived became a bit... different. Drastic changes to their appearances, like dark hair turning silver, is a small when compared to the manifestation strange powers. These survivors become known as malfettos and are hunted down by the Inquisition Axis.
Our protagonist, Adelina Amouteru, is a survivor of the blood fever. After discovering her own abilities, Adelina finds herself in a world where it seems everyone is an enemy and no one can be trusted. Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society, a group of Young Elites who tries to find others like themselves before the Inquisition does. Teren Santoro is part of the Inquistion and is determined to destroy the Young Elites. Quite a cast we've got here.
This book is so dark, and I absolutely love it. No one is good, not really, and the 'villains' have complex reasoning behind their actions. You can't trust anyone. It's addicting. Add in a plan to take the throne, which of course will involve deceit and murder and tons of other dark goodies, The Young Elites is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
*The last book in the series, The Midnight Star, is due to release in October of this year
Okay, I just have to throw this last thing on here: Marie Lu has a new book coming out in 2017, called Warcross, and it sounds so freaking awesome
"Warcross, according to the publisher, will follow two teenage bounty hunters who are 'hired by a young billionaire to catch a hacker in the world’s most phenomenally popular virtual reality video game.'"
Is it 2017 yet?? I need this book!
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