Title: Champion
Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date: 5th November 2013
Source: Bought
Rating: 4 out of 5
Description:
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 once
again. 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 he has. With heart-pounding action and
suspense, Marie Lu’s bestselling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.
Champion, the final book in the
Legend trilogy was a thrilling conclusion to a fantastic series. I was very
egger to read the last book in the trilogy and I’m happy to report that it does
not disappoint. Everything comes
full circle as Day and June’s final battle comes to an explosive conclusion.
Champion delivers on the action, but it is also filled with emotion making for
a bittersweet end. It carries a lot of sadness and change with hope on the
horizon. The entire fate of the Republic is changed along with the fate of Day
and June.
Champion is full of conflict,
between the characters and various nations as the plot explores the Republic
and the changes Anden, June and Day have set in motion in Prodigy. Champion is more a political book than
its predecessors as the war between the Colonies and the Republic comes to a head.
There is an impending war as June and Day figure out a way to save the Republic
whilst fighting their own enemies. The Patriots return and the fate of Thomas and Commander
Jameson hangs in the balance. Marie Lu’s writing packs a punch as she subtly explores
love, loyalty and allegiance between her riveting complex characters. This book has plenty of action. We also
get some answers to some of the stunts Day has pulled in the past.
Not only do we the get to see the
Colonies and the Republic at war, we also get to see new lands in this
dystopian society. Champion takes us
to Antarctica and Ross City. A city, which has a very unique way of life. It
was quite fascinating to read about.
It also highlights Lu’s wonderful world building. No nation is the same.
The Republic had an oppressive leader, the Colonies were formed on money and
propaganda and Antarctica is vastly different in its own right.
I love all the characters. June,
Day, Anden, Eden and the others are layered and complex with plenty of depth.
Their relationships with each other are always evolving and complicated. To say
that Day and June have a complicated relationship is an understatement. They
are torn and tormented between their love for each other and their past
actions. June as always is a standout for me. I love her calculated,
intelligent nature as she tries to save a nation she deeply cares about. I love
the relationship she has with her brother. Day suffers quite a bit in this
book, especially considering the revelations in Prodigy. He strives to protect
his brother and is fierce in his loyalty. Anden was a revelation in Champion.
We got to know a lot more about the young Elector. His struggle to keep the
Republic in tact was compelling as was his relationship with June.
I absolutely loved the ending of
the trilogy. I’ll just say that it was completely fitting. It was an end that I
kept thinking about long after I had finished the book. It will definitely pull
at your heartstrings and make an impact. Champion was a fantastic emotional end
to the Legend trilogy. If you haven’t
read this series yet, I highly recommend you pick it up.
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