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Old 01-16-2012, 06:27 PM
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Marie Lu {Legend | Young Elites} - The Truth Will Become "Legend"


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, 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.
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EXCLUSIVE: CBS Films has acquired screen rights to Legend, the first of a futuristic novel trilogy by Marie Lu. Twilight Saga producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey will produce through their Temple Hill banner. The first book will be published this November by Penguin Group. UTA sold the movie rights.

This might signal that the film company is growing bolder in attempting to create a franchise. The book takes place in a dark future, when North America is split into two warring nations. Legend focuses on Day, a young Robin Hood figure, and June, a teenage prodigy who is hired to hunt him down. Along the way, the two of them uncover an impossible truth about their totalitarian leaders. The project was brought in by CBS Films prexy/CEO Amy Baer and COO Wolfgang Hammer, the latter of whom made this his first preemptive deal since taking that post. Lu will be involved in the scripting stage as an executive producer.

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Old 01-16-2012, 06:29 PM
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I have this book. I just need to read it

I have heard good things about it though
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Old 01-16-2012, 06:31 PM
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It was good. If you liked Divergent, you'd like this.
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Old 01-16-2012, 06:40 PM
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Then I'll definitely like it since I loved Divergent.

And it's being made into a movie? It seems all the dystopian books are now The new ones anyway.
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Old 01-16-2012, 06:48 PM
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Go read it.

Yeah, it does seem that way. They're looking for the next big money YA franchise. The author said she already met with the producers of the film.
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Old 01-16-2012, 07:13 PM
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Oh, so do you think she'll be involved in the film?

Hopefully I can read it soon. Maybe my next YA book.
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Old 01-16-2012, 07:37 PM
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I believe she'll be collaborating with the script.
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Old 01-16-2012, 07:47 PM
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OOh that's good. Kinda like Suzanne Collins did?
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Old 01-17-2012, 04:02 PM
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Yes, like that.

I was browsing on her website and it's about people she'd like to meet:

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3) Suzanne Collins. Who better to talk about dystopian worlds with? I'd love to sit with her and gush about how amazing her books are, and cling to her feet and squee like a fangirl.
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Old 01-20-2012, 04:10 AM
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I am reading this next for sure. I just want to finish off the last PNR book I have, I believe

Aw, that's sweet.. that comment about SC!
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Old 01-20-2012, 06:56 AM
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Ooh, I hope you like.
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Old 01-20-2012, 05:35 PM
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I'm sure I will
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Old 01-21-2012, 11:51 AM
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I just finished this book, and I liked it very much. It actually reads like part one of a miniseries, there's questions unanswered and it leaves you wanting more. Great book!
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Old 01-21-2012, 12:03 PM
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I'm really looking forward to reading this book. It doesnt come out in the uk til february. I've pre-ordered this and Under the never sky.
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:34 PM
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I've only just started, but its interesting so far.
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