Review: Champion

Review: Champion
Aug 11
2015

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Champion by Marie Lu Published by Penguin Young Readers on August 11, 2015 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads He is a Legend.She is a Prodigy.Who will be Champion?   June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high level military position. But neither could have predicted the...

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Review: The Young Elites

Review: The Young Elites
Dec 16
2014

The Young Elites by Marie Lu Published by Putnam Juvenile on December 16, 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Science Fiction/Dsytopian Source: Bought Buy on Amazon Goodreads I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are...

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Giveaway: Legend/Prodigy

Giveaway: Legend/Prodigy
Apr 7
2014

Today my lovely readers have a chance to win Legend/Prodigy in paperback!       Legend Synopsis: 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...

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Book Trailer + Giveaway: Champion

Book Trailer + Giveaway: Champion
Oct 30
2013

Champion by Marie Lu Published by Putnam Juvenile on November 5th 2013 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian/Post Apocalyptic Buy on Amazon Goodreads The explosive finale to Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! He is a Legend. She is a Prodigy. Who will be Champion? June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high level military position. But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a...

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Blog Tour: Prodigy

Blog Tour: Prodigy
Jan 24
2013

Hello and welcome to the Prodigy Blog Tour!! Today I have an awesome excerpt to share with you. Check it out! “June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primodies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer tochaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brotherand offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Daymust assassinate the new Elector. It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long. But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by thechoice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must bemore than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots...

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Review: Prodigy

Review: Prodigy
Jan 9
2013

Title: ProdigySeries: Legend #2Genre: Young Adult-DystopiaAuthor: Marie LuPublisher: Putnam JuvenileRelease Date: January 29, 2013Book: Borrowed June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector. It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long. But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance,...

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