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PRODIGY

Marie Lu

Day and June are caught up in an assassination plot. The second book of the Legend series.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Teen protagonists face armed conflict, murder, assassination attempts, captivity, experimentation, a child used as a biological weapon, terminal illness, and grief. Romance is present but non-explicit; the political plot requires mature reading. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Not a commercial product-based work.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple deaths shape the story, including murder, execution, a wartime death, and a character's terminal diagnosis; grief and separation are significant.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries from combat and medical experimentation are described, though not excessively graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Features moderate language consistent with a YA dystopian setting, but no profanity.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Metias is revealed to have been in love with Thomas, adding a meaningful but secondary LGBTQIA relationship thread.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

June and Day's relationship and conflicting loyalties are central, with attraction, jealousy, love, and a parting kiss.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent intense peril includes capture, assassination plots, bombings, war-zone pursuit, dangerous experiments, infection, and threats to children and loved ones.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Includes romantic interest and emotional kissing; no explicit sexual content.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent dystopian conflict includes armed pursuit, combat, bombings, military operations, assassination attempts, shootings, and violent political repression.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Young characters repeatedly confront armed authorities, war, illness, betrayal, and moral danger while making difficult choices to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Engaging world-building that encourages critical thinking about societal structures.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast with characters from different backgrounds and physical abilities.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of political systems and societal inequality.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters protect one another, care for vulnerable family members, rescue allies, and seek reform, although betrayal and suspicion create repeated conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story explores truth, loyalty, political corruption, inequality, reform, sacrifice, resisting manipulation, and judging people beyond propaganda.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and growth, though they often operate outside legal systems due to necessity.

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  3. Which choice in PRODIGY would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in PRODIGY, and what caused that change?
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