“Prodige” is a fascinating post-apocalyptic science fiction novel written by Marie Lu. It is narrated by the two protagonists, Day and June. They attempt to uncover the truth about the rebels they work with and the Republic. The Republic is their primary form of government which killed the Day and June families. They discover that the leader of the patriots and the antagonist of "Prodigy" plans to become the elector; the main leader of the Republic. Day and June travel throughout the plague swept through Vegas and the flooded West Coast seeking safety from the wars. Marie Lu has written a wonderful 347-page novel full of courageous characters, who must face many dangerous obstacles. The reader will be amazed by the resolution of the book, and will be left with a powerful theme. The two protagonists and narrators of “Prodigy”, June and Day have very admirable characters. June is a fifteen-year-old girl with brown hair and brown eyes. She is very good with weapons because she was a soldier. June was once very rich until she saved Day and became an outsider....