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Champion

By: Marie Lu
Narrated by: Steven Kaplan, Mariel Stern
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June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic - and each other - and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government's elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high-level military position. But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country's defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu's best-selling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.

©2013 Marie Lu (P)2013 Penguin Audio

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Narration kills a great book.

What made the experience of listening to Champion the most enjoyable?

Nothing

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Neither narrator had any depth or vision of the characters. They were reading not narrating.

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Read the print edition.

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Amazing Ending.

Fantastic series and a good way to end. The only complaint is needing more of the third story line in the last few chapters.

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one of my favorites

the narration was riveting. the first time i finished this trilogy, i found the ending frustrating. upon a second revisit, i think that it was quite fitting. unexpected, but good.

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Great book. Made me very emotional at the end.

The ending made me so happy and sad. I loved the book either way. I wish there I could listen to more of this series. Great book.

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Horrible ending to the trilogy!!

I am at a loss was so invested in the story...but that was a terrible way to end it

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Intriguing ending

This title is great for fans of a dystopian America. The love triangle does get a little much, per usual in YA books, but the overall story is great and the performances are very good. I struggle liking some narrators, but I really liked both throughout the series.

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Excellent read, excellent reading!

I loved this story. I thought that Legend was good enough to stand alone. However, knowing it continues, I finally made the time to finish the trilogy. There were moments when I felt like things were a little cheesey or predictable. And, I'm still trying to decide if I like all of the political outcomes. But one of the main ways I judge a book is by how well I like the characters. I love June and Daniel's story. I like Eden, Tess, Pascao, even Anden, surprisingly. Heck, I even felt something for Thomas by the time I finished the series. Marie Lu did a great job of making complicated characters.

As for the Audible recording, I really loved the boyish mischief in Steven Kaplan's voice as he read for Day. I thought Mariel Stern had the quiet sophistication of someone of June's status. After three books, their voices feel like old friends.

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just ok

June is annoying please shut her up already. Day needs a new love interest. June blabd on about nothing.

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The stories became more complex

Good installment. I enjoy the voices of the performers. Ending felt a little rushed but there was a lot of ground to cover so….

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The twists and turns

Loved must read/listen if you loved book such as Divergent or The Hunger Games

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