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The Legacy (Legacy Series, #1)

by Melissa Delport (Goodreads Author)

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read in August 2014

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Lillian said: " The Legacy by Melissa Delport is the first book in an exciting, new dystopian trilogy. The book begins with the haunting lines..

"World War Three began on the third day of September, the year 2016.

The war lasted twelve days. Twelve days was all it too

The Legacy by Melissa Delport is the first book in an exciting, new dystopian trilogy. The book begins with the haunting lines..

"World War Three began on the third day of September, the year 2016.

The war lasted twelve days. Twelve days was all it took for mankind to destroy a civilization that had taken thousands of years to evolve and to almost eradicate our own species. No victor emerged from the ashes and billions lost their lives..."

Who doesn't want to read this book after that?! Needless to say I was hooked from the first words to the very last. It follows the story of Rebecca Davis and her attempts to overthrow the corrupt president Eric Dane.

I loved Rebecca! She is strong-willed, steadfast, and loyal to her cause. I mean really loyal! She leaves the life she's known to become a super-soldier (a human with traits such as speed, strength, and the ability to heal), marry a dictator so she can infiltrate his government and feed information back to the Resistance. What's not to love?! Then there's Eric Dane, the dictator president of the New United States of America (ten states that he has sectioned off from the rest). Eric is in one word sexy. He's brooding, self-centered, and has his own agenda. He also knows what he wants and how to get it. Rebecca even says in another life she could've loved him. But sadly he is evil, sadistic, and needs to die which Rebecca is trying to accomplish.

Not only is there one man in this book for Rebecca but three. Aidan is the boy that Rebecca has known her whole life, literally he was there for her birth. His father and her mother were found each other after the world went to hell and together kept their children safe. Aidan is the shy, sexy man in the book. He's her best friend, her confidante, her soulmate, but he's not my favorite character or who I'd pick for our Rebecca. No that would be Reed McCoy. Reed is Southern man so of course the drawl gets my vote :lol: but it's his devotion and loyalty to Rebecca that really got me. You see Reed has a bit of a mysterious past (sorry, that's all I can say without giving spoilers) and because of it he's known Rebecca far longer than she's known him. Like her he's a super-soldier and he fights right along side her.

The plot is what you would expect from a dystopian novel. There's lots of action, twists and turns, some tears, and yes a little romance, but what really sets The Legion apart from its predecessors is it's world-building. The author's vivid descriptions of what life is like for Rebecca and those living outside of the New United States is breath-taking. I felt like I was there because I was able to visualize in great detail the world that the characters were living in. And quite frankly that played havoc on my emotions. Not only that but the author does something else that most dystopian authors leave out, she describes in great detail the events that led to this dystopian world. It's usually one of my biggest complaints with post-apocalyptic novels that authors don't really go into the events that led to where the characters are, but Melissa Delport does and she does it with great detail. It flows with the plot well, instead of slowing it down as you may think it would it adds to it and helps you the reader empathize with the characters and their struggles. And the scary part of this whole concept is it is believable, which quite frankly put me on edge!

I read this book in just under 48 hours. I just couldn't sit it down. Oh yes and the massive cliffhanger ending ensured that I purchased book two and read it as well! If I was to compare this book with other dystopians, I would say it is similar to The Hunger Games, but darker with a bit more violence and a little more romance. It is definitely not for the young adult crowd due to its violence, strong language and a few romantic scenes. Overall, this is one of the best books I've read this year and possibly ever! I highly recommend it especially if you are like me and love a good dystopian.

I received a copy of this ebook from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ...more "

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A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3)

by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)

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Lillian said: " Writing a review for the last book in any series is hard. I’m never sure what to say as I’m afraid of spoiling the series for someone who hasn’t read it yet. With A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas I’m terrified of doing just that. ACOWAR pick Writing a review for the last book in any series is hard. I’m never sure what to say as I’m afraid of spoiling the series for someone who hasn’t read it yet. With A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas I’m terrified of doing just that. ACOWAR picks up a few weeks (I believe I’ve got the time line right here) after the awful cliffhanger ending of ACOMAF. So I’m going to put this here: Please note that if you have not read the previous books in this series that there are unavoidable spoilers to those books in this review. I mean really?! I still can’t believe what Tamlin did to Feyre and his own countrymen at the end of ACOMAF. REALLY?!?! I held hope that his character might be redeemable but after that I’m not so sure.

As the blurb suggests, Feyre is back in the Spring Court after having married and been crowned Queen and Lady of the Night Court. That was a good twist there. I didn’t see it coming. That Feyre and Rhys planned this, for her to be taken by Tamlin. Stroke of genius there! Feyre is out for revenge on Tamlin, but also to gain intel for Rhys. She is placed strategically so that she appears to be Tamlin’s again when in reality she is biding her time, waiting to strike.

Tamlin is more broken during this book than in the last, however I feel that he is starting to see the light again. Lucien is back in this book. He was in ACOMAF but I gave him a pass for his ignorance concerning Feyre mainly because I love him. Lucien risks everything in this book for her and I love him more. He is the same character we met before but not. He is starting to question his best friend and his tactics. Then there’s Ianthe *read that with snark* I can’t stand her, especially after what Rhys reveals. Ianthe gets hers though and it is poetic!

Rhys breaks my heart in this book. He sacrifices so much for those he loves and he is willing to continue sacrificing, pushing everyone away so that he can. Feyre doesn’t let him though and I’m so glad for that. Rhys is an uncomplicated character, once you get under his layers. I love him!!

The plot revolves around the coming invasion from Prythian and how after years under Amarantha’s reign the kingdoms aren’t ready. Rhys and Feyre set out to unite the kingdoms and I loved this part of the book. In fact for once, the last book may be my favorite. I loved the extra details we get about the world Feyre lives in. Plus her sisters play a larger role in this book and I happen to love them.

Overall this conclusion to Feyre’s story was fantastic. It was even more fantastic for me when I turned the page after the end and found the announcement about the next book in the series coming out next year *squee* How did I miss that announcement before?! I’m so excited that Sarah J Maas is returning to this world, even if it will be in the form of standalones. Of all the characters, I want Azriel’s story, maybe one for Lucien too, but definitely Azriel. He is my favorite character from the series aside from the obvious Rhys. If you’ve enjoyed the series so far, this book will not disappoint! ...more "

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“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
― Stephen King

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

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