{"product_id":"legend-9780399256752","title":"Legend","description":"A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat 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\u003eFrom 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\u003eFull of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marie Lu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e G. P. 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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":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Marie Lu \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47283568836765,"sku":"9780399256752","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_6c296513-ca84-41c7-ab39-4db99b58f1b2.jpg?v=1759968096","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/legend-9780399256752","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}