A YA dystopian trilogy set in a militarized future America divided into the Republic and Colonies, following two teens on opposite sides: June, the Republic's prodigy soldier, and Day, its most wanted criminal. The series explores their collision, growing romance, and ultimate fight against both plague and political corruption, building to a conclusion that demands genuine sacrifice from both protagonists.
In a future military dictatorship that has divided North America into warring nations, fifteen-year-old June is the Republic's most decorated soldier prodigy, while Day is its most wanted criminal and when June is sent to hunt Day for a crime he may not have committed, their collision changes both their lives. A fast-paced dual-perspective YA dystopian thriller driven by sharp action and growing romantic tension. The first book of a trilogy.
June and Day have fled to the Colonies and joined the Patriots, a rebel group who want them to assassinate the Republic's new young Elector but as June gets closer to the target, she begins to suspect the mission is not what it seems and that the Patriots may be no better than the Republic. The second Legend novel adds political complexity to the series while sustaining the first book's pace and romance. A strong middle entry.
As a deadly plague threatens both the Republic and the Colonies and war becomes inevitable, June and Day must make devastating personal sacrifices to save their nation, while the question of whether their relationship can survive the weight of their respective duties reaches its emotional climax. The trilogy concludes with genuine emotional force and sacrifice. A satisfying and appropriately painful YA finale.