tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post6320037268794116987..comments2023-10-09T08:19:49.664-04:00Comments on Musings of a YA Reader: Review: Legend by Marie LuA Canadian Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-3882258881069703002014-12-06T18:29:19.368-05:002014-12-06T18:29:19.368-05:00Oh wow, you read this back in 2011. I only read it...Oh wow, you read this back in 2011. I only read it in August of this year but really liked it too, and it didn't die of dystopian fatigue. I also thought Day's physical abilities were ridiculous, but I still enjoyed it because it was entertaining. John - my heart. And Metias - what we discover at the end, although the way she finds out is weird (blog), is heartbreaking. And Day's test revelation is awesome.<br /><br />My main gripe was that Day and June's narrative voices were way too similar, I couldn't see their personalities from it and had to learn about them through their actions. Thankfully, those were pretty awesome. I do feel like Day and June are supposed to be mirror-images with different circumstances, so that could explain it. Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504411071510648026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-82762489825967977142011-12-22T00:57:31.688-05:002011-12-22T00:57:31.688-05:00So happy you loved this one because I really want ...So happy you loved this one because I really want to read it! I'm excited to read something fast paced with great characters. I'm also excited that romance takes a bit of a back seat; that's always very refreshing.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-35853555063701199062011-12-21T11:23:43.275-05:002011-12-21T11:23:43.275-05:00This sounds really interesting. I like the simplic...This sounds really interesting. I like the simplicity of the cover too :) Thanks for the review, it's given me good insight into the book. Ne follower.Stepping Out of the Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525783027752072399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-43844393631091051562011-12-20T09:04:55.442-05:002011-12-20T09:04:55.442-05:00Yayyyy! I'm glad you liked this. I read this l...Yayyyy! I'm glad you liked this. I read this last week and I absolutely loved it! I agree with you on Metias. He is such a lovable character I nearly cried when he died. And also on romance part! Though I'd really prefer if they were older. :/Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113611207753873326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-91794531133294752152011-12-19T19:52:16.355-05:002011-12-19T19:52:16.355-05:00Oh my gosh, YAY!!!!!! I'm so happy you loved t...Oh my gosh, YAY!!!!!! I'm so happy you loved this book as much, Z!! :) I totally agree that it's a dystopian book that lives up to lots of its competition -- I finished it in a day, too! I just couldn't put it down! And I loved that it didn't focus that much just on romance because that made me love their relationship a lot more too!<br /><br />This was such an awesome review!! You said everything I was thinking and more, and I want to go back and read it right now!! :) <3 <br /><br />Even though I agree with you on the age thing -- I'm 15 too but I can't do half the things that they can! It kinda made me feel incompetent LOL!! x)Mimi Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241457025232914551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-17793991130147036292011-12-19T17:26:23.140-05:002011-12-19T17:26:23.140-05:00It's been forever since I've read a dystop...It's been forever since I've read a dystopian type book. I haven't really been jonesing to try one in a while... until this review. Even if the focus isn't on romance, I'm excited about Legend. Day is someone I'd definitely want on my side. I'd need is unrealistic abilities to stay... alive and stuff. LOLMissie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-51079591298303561562011-12-19T11:07:34.704-05:002011-12-19T11:07:34.704-05:00YAY another great review for this one!!!! Can you ...YAY another great review for this one!!!! Can you believe I still need to read Divergent?!?!? I LOVE dystopian and I have a copy but I still need to start!!!! Anyway I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this one. The alternating perspectives and complex characters make we want to pick this book up NOW!!!<br /><br />BTW Sorry I haven't been around! Been sooooo busy with school :( Don't worry you will see A LOT more of me over the break. I'll be stopping by EVERY DAY those days and you will totally get fed up of me lol ;) <br /><br />Jaskirat~<a href="http://seeitorreadit.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">SeeitORreadit</a><br /><a href="http://seeitorreadit.blogspot.com/2011/12/300-follower-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">International 300 Follower Giveaway</a>Jaskirat@SeeitORreadithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022969251689585678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-9204511821983251632011-12-19T09:54:15.621-05:002011-12-19T09:54:15.621-05:00I haven't read a dystopian since Divergent eit...I haven't read a dystopian since Divergent either, good to know this is a good one to pick up and get back into the genre! Love that the familial bond is strong and that the story isn't completely romance-oriented. I love romance-oriented stories, but it's nice to have a break now and then. Awesome review Zahida!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-15355442804480174362011-12-19T09:52:23.939-05:002011-12-19T09:52:23.939-05:00Happy to hear you enjoyed this dystopian ^_^. I li...Happy to hear you enjoyed this dystopian ^_^. I like them because they make me appreciate my life a lot more. Also happy to hear you enjoyed Legend, its high on my TBR list and whenever I am in the mood for a dystopian I will be sure to pick this one up. Did you know its being made into a movie?<br /><br />SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15842315793902005771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-44264644123074723132011-12-19T09:41:55.566-05:002011-12-19T09:41:55.566-05:00I was in the minority who thought Divergent didn&#...I was in the minority who thought Divergent didn't live up to its hype, but I'm really curious about this one. I've read a couple of author interviews which I enjoyed and I really like the set up for this one. The dual narrative from opposing sides sounds interesting. Looking forward to meeting Day and June.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-87028082183631582862011-12-19T07:56:17.734-05:002011-12-19T07:56:17.734-05:00*gasp* you're not a fan of dystopians? Eeeek i...*gasp* you're not a fan of dystopians? Eeeek it's my fav. genre! :D Glad you liked this one though I had a lot of fun with it. Day was also my fav. of the 2 he's was a great character. Excellent review! <3<br /><br />Giselle<br /><a href="http://www.xpressoreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Xpresso Reads</a>Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-19080855178301963012011-12-19T00:54:07.464-05:002011-12-19T00:54:07.464-05:00I love your review my dear! I also published my re...I love your review my dear! I also published my review of Legend a few hours ago XD<br />I agree about the historic background being vague. I asked myself the same question about why US is now separated into colonies against the Republic.<br /><br />Im glad you loved it! =D I loved it too! wooohooo! =DNatalia Belikovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392815295674976516noreply@blogger.com