Champion

Produktbeschreibung

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 plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country's defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu's bestselling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.

New York Times bestseller YALSA BFYA ALA Top 10 nominee Chicago Public Library Best Book VOYA YA Perfect Ten List Bank Street Best Book Featured on Entertainment Weekly's Must-List

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.â€� 

Kritik

Praise and Accolades for Marie Lu sÿNew York TimesÿbestsellingÿLEGEND series:ÿ

New York Timesÿbestseller
2012 YALSA BFYA
ALA Top 10 nominee
Chicago Public Library Best Book
VOYA YA Perfect Ten List
Bank Street Best Book
Featured onÿEntertainment Weekly s Must-List
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FromÿENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:
Fine writing and excellent execution.ÿSequel, please!

FromÿTHE NEW YORK TIMES:
Legendÿdoesn t merely survive the hype, it deserves it.
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FromÿUSAÿTODAY:
Marie Lu s dystopian novel isÿa Legend in the making.
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FromÿTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
anÿaction-packed love storyÿfull of inventive details.
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STARRED REVIEW from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
Lu s debut is a stunner. . . raises hopes high for the sequels to come.
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STARRED REVIEW fromÿKIRKUS REVIEWS:
ÿ A gripping thrillerÿin dystopic future Los Angeles. This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes.
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STARRED REVIEW fromÿBOOKLIST:
ÿ [D]elicious details keep pages turning . . .ÿyou ve got the makings for a potent sequel.
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STARRED REVIEW fromÿVOYA:
ÿ 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. ÿDebut author Lu has managed a great feat emulating a highly successful young adult series while staying true to her own voice.ÿLegendÿwill giveÿHunger Gamesÿfans something worthwhile to read.
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STARRED REVIEW fromÿLIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION:
ÿ This book stands outÿ. . .

FromÿTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
Marie Lu has beaten the curse withÿProdigy. . . it has all the chivalry ofÿRobin Hoodÿand all the shine and grime ofÿBlade Runnerÿ. . . The well-drawn worlds, political undercurrents and the believability of the characters make it all feel fresh . . .ÿLu proves that a Book 2 needn't play second fiddle, providing intrigue and deep pleasure all its own.
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From THEÿNEW YORKÿJOURNAL OF BOOKS:ÿ
. . .ÿclear your calendarÿto allow yourself the luxury of reading this book in one or two sittings.ÿYou will be shakenÿ. . .
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STARRED REVIEW fromÿPUBLISHERS WEEKLY:
ÿ Lu opts for aÿhigh simmer of intrigueÿin her sequel to Legend taut and insightful.
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STARRED REVIEW fromÿSHELF AWARENESS:
Stunning follow-upÿtoÿLegend . . .ÿThe thrilling action and futuristic settings areÿsure to please fans ofÿDivergent.  

Autoreninfo

Marie Lu ((...)) is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels Legend and Prodigy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassinâ€Ös Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one boyfriend, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.