Very original take on Dystopian fiction. The characters were authentic and relatable. The world building was inventive. I gave this book 4 stars because it didn't engage me as several other books in this genre have. I will say that I believe the next in the series will be even better than this installment. Legend sets up the next book perfectly. 
 Legend is written in two point of views; a fifteen year old female and a fifteen year old male. This was a perfect for the storyline. It offered a balance in the storytelling. 
 Legend is filled with drama, action, adventure, grief, and brutality, served with a small side of budding romance. I can't wait to see the direction this story takes. 
 I believe that Legend has been picked up by CBS films for the rights to this story. I am curious to see how this plays out on the big screen, I think it would transfer from written media to film flawlessly depending on the direction the film staff takes. 
 I recommend to all who enjoy dystopian fiction or young adult fiction. I would advise against young children reading it, I guess that depends on the child's personality. It is very brutal, violent, and despairing; keep that in mind when determining if it's advisable for your child reading the book. I realize that it is written in the pov of 15 yr olds. They are from a different time with different values. Personally I think the brutality of the book was necessary to convey the environment of the world in which it was written. 
 I am enjoying this genre immensely, especially considering the precipice our own government is sitting on. Not just in the United States but all over the world. Just today, China cut it's country's citizens television viewership to just(I believe)32 programs. The world we live in is slowly changing and this genre to me is a cautionary tale. Can you imagine only choosing between 32 shows. I think I may have that many different shows recorded on my dvr right this moment. SCARY