{"product_id":"legend-9780142422076","title":"Legend","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLegend \u003c\/i\u003edoesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of The Young Elites\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Marie Lu (www.marielu.org) graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin's Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one boyfriend, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Speak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50570310779154,"sku":"9780142422076","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c4a1c04-cc52-4757-80aa-860d682daecf.jpg?v=1731958546","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/legend-9780142422076","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}