Review: Prodigy
Author: Marie Lu
Rating: 5/5
Genre: dystopia, sci-fi
Recommend To: fans of Article 5, fans of Partials
OMG WHAT JUST HAPPENED. Yeah. This is what the world has come to? Authors thinking they can just write books of this magnitude without completely blowing the minds of the readers? This is one of the most incredible things I have read. Not just because it continues at an absolute killer pace, but because every chapter you die a little more. The dramatic irony is murderous. Every time you know some thing either June or Day don't you want to kill yourself because the mounting action is just too incredible. Honestly I can't remember a book where I felt so frustrated. Obviously, it was completely done on purpose, and so masterfully at that I couldn't even see past the words on the pages for a day.
I also just wanted to savor June, Day and their bittersweet romance. The angst and betrayal, the feelings. Ack, so much agony. Their trust issues were also wonderful, because they are actually still getting to know each other, no matter how perfect they are together. The division of backgrounds comes together splendidly in their arguments. Although, just as they are learning to grow and trust each other....BLAM. I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING.
Yeah. There are some nasty twists in here. Lu does not hesitate to rip out the heartstrings of people. Also, not only does she introduce drama between June and Day, but she adds Tess and new Elector Anden to the equation. Can it get any more overwhelming? But it worked though. The doubt was great, even if it did cause me (a great June and Day lover) immense pain.
Finally, we learn much more about the world they live in. The split between the Republic and the Colonies, and also what happened to the other countries. (We even get to see a wee glimpse.) Overall, just an excellent, follow up to Legend, I may have enjoyed it even more, and it is one of my favorites. The assassinations and conspiracy plots were so thick I was hyperventilating at some points. It truly was breathtaking and now I have to wait another year until the next. If I don't die from the suspense and anticipation.
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