Book Review: Legend

 
























 Legend by Marie Lu

Summary: (amazon)

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.



My Thoughts:

This was on my list for a long time. I'm glad I finally got to it! I love dystopian thrillers and this definitely one. The characters I loved, and the writing was awesome and unique. But some parts really were dragged out and boring. Also, the murder could have been more reacted by June, I felt like she was unaffected. There were also a few language slips that almost made me stop. On the other hand though, it was a really unique romance. I feel like most dystopian romances are cliche and follow the same plot. Not this one! This is great for older readers who want a fun read.

Content: Cautious--dramatic scenes, blood and gore, fist fights, violence, kissing, language

My Rating: 4 stars (I really liked it)

PG13, 12 and up

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Book Review: Cascade

 Cascade by Lisa T. Bergren

Summary: (amazon)

Mom touched my underdress—a gown made six hundred years before—and her eyes widened as she rubbed the raw silk between thumb and forefinger. She turned and touched Lia’s gown. “Where did you get these clothes?”

 

In Cascade, the second book in the River of Time Series, Gabi knows she’s left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Siena longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence—while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead.

 

But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she’s willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever.

 My thoughts:

As the second book to Waterfall which I LOVED, I was really excited. While this one was pretty awesome too, it wasn't as enthralling as the first book and got slow at some points. Unlike in Waterfall though, I fell in love with the characters as they grew and changed. The writing is simple, yet perfect for the book and--I wish I could tell you! The ending...and then you start the third book (which I will be posting in the next week, once I finish it) and you are just hooked. Great CLEAN books, which I would recommend in particular to middle school girls.

Content: Cautious--blood and gore, heavy violence, kissing, drama, torturing, gruesome descriptions

My Rating: 4 stars (I really liked it)

PG13, 12 and Up

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Book Reveiw: Number the Stars

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Summary: (amazon)

As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.

My Thoughts:

I first read this when I was nine and loved it. This book was what started me on the cause and effect and all of the mysteries of the holocaust. The writing is perfectly awesome (Lowry has amazing writing style) and I really enjoyed the characters. But the summary outlined it to be more dramatic and enthralling than it turned out to be. Overall it was a fantastic book but I wouldn't recommend it for older reader. It's perfect for kids in 4\5th grade though.

Content: Cautious--violence, drama

My Rating: 5 stars (I loved it)

PG, 10 and Up