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.
Publisher : Speak; Reprint edition (April 16, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 014242207X
ISBN-13 : 978-0142422076
Reading age : 11 – 13 years, from customers
Lexile measure : HL710L
Grade level : 7 – 9
Item Weight : 3.53 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.87 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,179 in Books
Marie Lu (www.marielu.org) is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels Legend, Prodigy, and Champion, as well as The Young Elites. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.
The novel ends with June and Day escaping the Republic, but only because Day’s brother John willingly gives up his life for them. John switches places with Day and is executed, a final sobering reminder that freedom comes at a cost.
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