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Book Review of Legend (Legend, Bk 1)

Legend (Legend, Bk 1)
Legend (Legend, Bk 1)
Author: Marie Lu
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Paperback
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Another entry in the ever-expanding YA dystopic genre, Legend was a decently-written book with an interesting concept but I didn't find anything about this novel to stand out (positively or negatively). It was a quick read and the story moved along apace, but I didn't feel a genuine connection with any of the characters or shocked by any of the plot twists. The story was frequently moved along by coincidences that seemed a bit of a reach. That said, if you're a fan of the genre there's no reason not to read this one. I don't think I liked it enough to read the other two books in the trilogy (Prodigy and Champion) but I wouldn't be opposed to reading something different by the author in the future.