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The Darkest Legacy

Alexandra Bracken
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The Darkest Legacy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Alexandra Bracken

The Darkest Legacy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

569

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken, readers follow the journey of Zu, a young individual navigating a world where children possess extraordinary abilities. Amidst societal challenges and political unrest, Zu strives to advocate for change and justice. The narrative explores themes of empowerment, resilience, and the complexities of friendship and identity in a transformed society.

Dark

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.4

14,547 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken offers a gripping continuation of the series with strong character development, particularly for protagonist Zu. Readers appreciate the action and emotional depth but note a slower pace at times and some predictability in plot. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of the dystopian genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Darkest Legacy?

Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent will enjoy The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken. This reader seeks thrilling dystopian worlds with strong, resilient protagonists. They appreciate high-stakes action, complex characters, and themes of identity and rebellion.

4.4

14,547 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

569

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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