Reading Order Guide
Legend Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Legend series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Legend
A action-packed, romantic Young Adult ya dystopian built around enemies to lovers, dystopia, dual pov. 305 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Prodigy
A tense, political Young Adult ya dystopian built around revolution, trust, dual pov. 371 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Champion
A devastating, epic Young Adult ya dystopian built around sacrifice, war, love. 369 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Legend Series Questions
Read the Legend series in publication order: 1. Legend, 2. Prodigy, 3. Champion. This is the intended reading order by Marie Lu.
The Legend series has 3 books totaling 1,045 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Legend series is low-heat, averaging 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
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