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The Legend series by Marie Lu is a dystopian young adult book series set in a future where the western United States has become the Republic, a society divided by class and controlled by a powerful regime. The story follows June, a gifted student from an elite family, and Day, a street-smart criminal, as they navigate a world marked by political tension and personal conflict. The series explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the struggle for justice through their evolving relationship and involvement in a larger resistance movement.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Marie Lu
A New York Times bestseller by Marie Lu, published in 2011. In what was once the western United States, now the Republic, fifteen-year-old June, a…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Marie Lu
June and Day travel to Las Vegas, where they join the rebel group Patriot. They become part of an assassination plan targeting the Elector, aiming to…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Marie Lu
Champion is a dystopian young adult romance novel and the third book in the Legend series written by American novelist Marie Lu. It was released on…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2013
Find out more about June and Day in two original stories and catch a glimpse into their daily lives before they met in the New York Times bestselling…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Legend books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Legend”. Start with “Legend.”
How many books are in the Legend series?
We list 5 books by Marie Lu , published between 2011–2019.
Where can I buy the Legend books?
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