Jan
13
2014

REVIEW: Champion (Legend #3) by Marie Lu

Title: Champion
Series: Legend #3
Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Release Date: November 5th 2013
Pages: Hardcover, 369 pages
Source: Bought

Summary from Goodreads:
He is a Legend.

She is a Prodigy.

Who will be Champion?

June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps-Elect, while Day has been assigned a high-level military position.

But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them: just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic’s border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country’s defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything.

With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu’s bestselling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.

  • Similar to the first two books, I continue to love the alternating POVs.
  • Loved the integration of Day's Brother Eden into the storyline.  Shos and emphasizes Day's love for his brother and his caring side.  
  • I am not a big crier when I read but those last chapters/epilogue definetly had me tearing up a bit.  Lu's ending was heartbreaking, heart warming, good and sad all at the same time.  Truly a well done series conclusion. 
  • Champion was full of action with a fast pace plot.  So much was going on in the Republic. 
  • I loved the chemistry and dynamic between Day and June.  It was full of love, sometimes hard love but truly great.  
  • The love triangle/square faded away/was not a focal point in the story.  
  • Some of Day's actions at the beginning of the book.  They just made me angry with his decisions. 
  • While I do love Day and June, sometimes their stubbornness was exhausting. 
Champion is an action packed, emotional, fantastic ending to the Legend series.  I definitely recommend both finishing or starting the series!
  

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Allie@Little Birdie · 585 weeks ago

I'm nearly finished with Legend (I know, way behind!) and I have to admit I wasn't sure at first, but when part 2 rolled around it started getting SO GOOD. I'm really glad the next two books don't disappoint :D
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Nikki · 585 weeks ago

I totally know what you mean about Day's actions in the beginning, but I think that's why he and June both resonate with me---they are imperfect. They are both smart but still stubborn. Oh god, and that ending! It was THE perfect ending for the series --- bittersweet, sad but still a touch hopeful. I like how it's sort of left very open-ended so you can take it wherever you want. I absolutely fell head over heels for this series and it was one of my favourite conclusions EVER.
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Pam@YA Escape · 585 weeks ago

I loved this book, I thought it was such a satisfying conclusion to the series. I teared up at the end too, and I'm not usually a crier in books. The paper clip ring...gah! And the fact that things turn out the way they do, they way they actually talked about in Prodigy...loved that.
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jaimelester 53p · 585 weeks ago

I adored Legend, but for some strange reason I have yet to read Prodigy. So obviously, I haven't had the chance to read Champion yet either. I really need to though. I love Day and June. I think what has been holding me back is the path things take in their relationships, not just with each other. I accidentally got spoiled on some things and it makes me nervous to read the story. I guess I just need to read them already so I can find out for myself exactly what happens. I just can't imagine a Day and June not together world. Makes me sad.

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