Prodigy by Marie Lu

Prodigy

by Marie Lu 

June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.

It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long.

But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?

In this highly-anticipated sequel, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action.

(summary from goodreads.com)

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I liked the first story and was excited for the second. This is one of those times I should have read the first one again, I had forgotten too much. Oh for the days when I could remember a book more than a few months after I read it. But I caught on quickly and was able to sit back and enjoy the ride. This book was a great continuation of the story, didn't fall too much into the Second Book Slump, and the ending was heartbreaking and horrible and I simply need the third book to come out quickly so I don't have to worry about Day and June anymore.

Mom note: As a mother of readers, I also want to make a note to myself (and others if they care) why I would or would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I forget. This is a YA book, so everything is within YA strictures. Violence: mild; Profanity: no; Sex: no