Legend

<i>Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition for <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11810047.ASIN_B0052RDJAO" title="ASIN B0052RDJAO">ASIN B0052RDJAO</a>.</i><br /><br />What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. <br /><br />Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. <br /><br />Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. <br /><br />From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. <br />Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.