Her entry begins:I just finished The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Now, this is a book that has been recommended to me by no less than a dozen people on various occasions, but I kept putting it off simply because of its size. (I know, I know. And this coming from a fantasy fan! I'm ashamed of myself...) Finally I decided that I needed to sit down and read it--and I'm kicking myself for having waited so long. The book is utterly fantastic. It's rare to find such in-depth worldbuilding even in fantasy, and Rothfuss does it like no one else--folklore, folk songs, a beautifully intricate magic system, a currency system that actually made me *feel* its worth, an unconventional storytelling style (that...[read on]About Legend, from the publisher:
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 aLearn more about the book and author at Marie Lu's website and blog.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.
Writers Read: Marie Lu.
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