Review: Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu

Author Info: website
Release Date:  November 29th 2011
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Pages:   305
Source: Purchased 
Rating: ★★★★★

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.

                                    
This book is AMA-zing. Once I picked it up I could not put it down. I love the way the story is told from two different points of view (Day and June). It made you understand more about how they felt and what they'd gone through. I cannot put into word how much I love this book. You should read it if you have not read it yet and you will know how good the book is.
Action: check
Romance:  check
Badass main characters:  check
What more can you wish for right.