Legend
by Marie Lu
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.
- Spice
- 1/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~305
- Ending
- Cliffy
Cliffy means it ends on a cliffhanger, mid-story.
Cliffhanger, but Book 2 is already out.
How spicy is Legend?
Legend is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
- Steam: Glimpses and kisses
- Burn: Slow burn
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: First person, dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Cliffhanger
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- Death of a loved one
- Murder
- Torture
- Graphic violence
- Serious or terminal illness
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Legend: quick answers
How spicy is Legend?
Legend is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
Is Legend a standalone?
No. Legend is book 1 in Legend. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in Legend?
Legend features enemies to lovers, post-apocalyptic, badass heroine. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a cliffhanger.
Does Legend have content warnings?
Our notes for Legend include: death of a loved one, murder, torture, graphic violence, serious or terminal illness. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Legend?
If you loved Legend, try Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young, Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson, King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo. They share its enemies to lovers and post-apocalyptic energy at a similar spice level.