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Prodigy

Marie Lu (2014-04-08)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages418 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

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

Tags

Dystopian ThrillerPolitical ThrillerAction-AdventureRomance Subplot

Is Prodigy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens face high-stakes political intrigue and assassination plots with moderate violence throughout. Features themes of revolution, moral complexity, and romantic tension without explicit content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Fast-paced action and impossible choices as two rebels must decide whether to kill the new leader or give him a chance to change everything.