The Legend Trilogy: Legend, Prodigy, Champion; Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy

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, an "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. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities"-- Provided by publisher YA. ADVENTURE STORIES. The complete collection of Marie Lu's bestselling Legend trilogy: "Legend," "Prodigy," and "Champion." Additional bonus material also included: Marie Lu's "Life Before Legend," original short stories offering a sneak peek at the lives of Day and June before they met. Ages 14+ Day and June are on opposites sides of a war. They find they have a common enemy but will they destroy each other or work together to save a nation? Presents The Complete Legend Trilogy As Well As Two Original Short Stories That Shed Light On The Lives Of June And Day Before They Met.