Prodigy, A Legends Novel
A Legend Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
The much anticipated sequel to Marie Lu's bestselling LEGEND, which USA Today calls "Legend in the making."
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The much anticipated sequel to Marie Lu's bestselling LEGEND, which USA Today calls "Legend in the making."
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The second book in Marie Lu's New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy-perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! 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, anger and blood-what if the Patriots are wrong?
In this highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller Legend, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action. "Masterful." -The Los Angeles Times "Lu's action-packed series is the real deal." -Entertainment Weekly
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MAKING BLIND PROMISES
I ll be blunt with you. Your skills are not as valuable to me as they used to be, Day. Over the years, we ve recruited other Runners and now, with all due respect, adding another one to our team isn t a priority. Your friend already knows he pauses to nod at June that the Patriots are not a charity. You re asking us for a great deal of help. What will you give us in return? You can t be carrying much money.
June gives me a pointed look. If the Patriots turn us down, we ll really be on our own. We don t have a lot of money, I admit. I m not going to speak for June, but if there is anything I can do in exchange for your help, just say the word.
I d be happy to take you in, and you ll both be well cared for. In return, we d ask for your help with a new project. No questions asked. But you ll both need to pledge your allegiance to the Patriots before I ll reveal any details about what you ll be doing. These are my terms. What do you think?
June looks from me to Razor. Then she lifts her chin higher. I m in. I ll pledge allegiance to the Patriots.
There s a slight falter in her words, like she knows she s truly turned her back on the Republic. The fact that she said yes tugs at my heart. If June is giving herself to the Patriots, then she must realize that we have no better choice. And she s doing this for my sake. I raise my own voice. Me too.
Razor smiles, rises from the couch, and holds up his drink as if to toast us. It s official, then. You re going to help us assassinate the new Elector Primo.
In LEGEND, you met Day, a wanted criminal, and June, the government s most promising asset. When June s brother is murdered, Day becomes the prime suspect. But when they meet, the truth is unleashed, and together, they fight for revenge . . . and each other.
PRODIGY takes you deeper into the revolution. June and Day
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have escaped from the Republic s stronghold in Las Vegas just as the Elector Primo dies, leaving his son to take his place. But is the new Elector anything like his father? And was joining the Patriot rebels the right decision for June and Day?
The trilogy concludes with CHAMPION, and surprises are in wait. You may think you know what s coming . . . but even June and Day are shocked by how their story ends.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
REPUBLIC OF AMERICA
POPULATION: 7,427,431
JAN. 4. 1932 HOURS.
OCEAN STANDARD TIME.
THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER METIAS S DEATH.
DAY JOLTS AWAKE BESIDE ME. HIS BROW IS COVERED with sweat, and his cheeks are wet with tears. He s breathing heavily.
I lean over him and brush a wet strand of hair out of his face. The scrape on my shoulder has scabbed over already, but my movement makes it throb again. Day sits up, rubs a hand wearily across his eyes, and glances around our swaying railcar as if searching for something. He looks first at the stacks of crates in one dark corner, then at the burlap lining the floor and the little sack of food and water sitting between us. It takes him a minute to reorient himself, to remember that we re hitching a ride on a train bound for Vegas. A few seconds pass before he releases his rigid posture and lets himself sag back against the wall.
I gently tap his hand. Are you okay? That s become my constant question.
Day shrugs. Yeah, he mutters. Nightmare.
Nine days have passed since we broke out of Batalla Hall and escaped Los Angeles. Since then, Day has had nightmares every time he s closed his eyes. When we first got aw
The trilogy concludes with CHAMPION, and surprises are in wait. You may think you know what s coming . . . but even June and Day are shocked by how their story ends.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
REPUBLIC OF AMERICA
POPULATION: 7,427,431
JAN. 4. 1932 HOURS.
OCEAN STANDARD TIME.
THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER METIAS S DEATH.
DAY JOLTS AWAKE BESIDE ME. HIS BROW IS COVERED with sweat, and his cheeks are wet with tears. He s breathing heavily.
I lean over him and brush a wet strand of hair out of his face. The scrape on my shoulder has scabbed over already, but my movement makes it throb again. Day sits up, rubs a hand wearily across his eyes, and glances around our swaying railcar as if searching for something. He looks first at the stacks of crates in one dark corner, then at the burlap lining the floor and the little sack of food and water sitting between us. It takes him a minute to reorient himself, to remember that we re hitching a ride on a train bound for Vegas. A few seconds pass before he releases his rigid posture and lets himself sag back against the wall.
I gently tap his hand. Are you okay? That s become my constant question.
Day shrugs. Yeah, he mutters. Nightmare.
Nine days have passed since we broke out of Batalla Hall and escaped Los Angeles. Since then, Day has had nightmares every time he s closed his eyes. When we first got aw
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Marie Lu
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- Autor: Marie Lu
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2014, 416 Seiten, Maße: 20,5 x 13,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin US
- ISBN-10: 0142427551
- ISBN-13: 9780142427552
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2014
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Praise for Marie Lu s New York Times bestseller, PRODIGY: Featured on ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY S MUST-LIST!
From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
Marie Lu has beaten the curse with Prodigy. . . it has all the chivalry of Robin Hood and all the shine and grime of Blade Runner . . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . . Lu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.
From THE NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS:
. . . clear your calendar to allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings. You will be shaken . . .
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue in her sequel to Legend taut and insightful.
STARRED REVIEW from SHELF AWARENESS:
Stunning follow-up to Legend . . . The thrilling action and futuristic settings are sure to please fans of Divergent.
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Praise for Marie Lu s New York Times bestseller LEGEND:
From ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:
Fine writing and excellent execution. Sequel, please!
From THE NEW YORK TIMES:
Legend doesn t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.
From USA TODAY:
Marie Lu s dystopian novel is a Legend in the making.
From THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
an action-packed love story full of inventive details.
STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come.
STARRED REVIEW from KIRKUS REVIEWS:
A gripping thriller in dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic
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adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.
STARRED REVIEW from BOOKLIST:
[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
STARRED REVIEW from VOYA:
A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. Legend will give Hunger Games fans something worthwhile to read.
STARRED REVIEW from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION:
This book stands out . . .
FROM KAMI GARCIA, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures trilogy
A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing is what it seems Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.
FROM SARAH REES BRENNAN, author of The Demon Lexicon trilogy
A compelling dystopic world, with diverse characters, high tension and political intrigue. [If] you liked the Hunger Games, you'll love this.
STARRED REVIEW from BOOKLIST:
[D]elicious details keep pages turning . . . you ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
STARRED REVIEW from VOYA:
A fast-paced blend of action and science fiction (with only a hint of potential romance) means that this one will likely appeal to male and female readers alike. Debut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice. Legend will give Hunger Games fans something worthwhile to read.
STARRED REVIEW from LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION:
This book stands out . . .
FROM KAMI GARCIA, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures trilogy
A romantic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where nothing is what it seems Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.
FROM SARAH REES BRENNAN, author of The Demon Lexicon trilogy
A compelling dystopic world, with diverse characters, high tension and political intrigue. [If] you liked the Hunger Games, you'll love this.
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