"He pauses when he finishes undoing the last button, then closes his eyes. I can see the pain slashed across his face, and the sight tears at me. The Republic's most wanted criminal is just a boy, sitting before me, suddenly vulnerable, laying all his weaknesses out for me to see."

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Source: Legend. Book by Marie Lu, February 2, 2012.

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Marie Lu is a bestselling author known for her young adult dystopian novels, particularly 'Legend' and 'The Young Elites,' which explore themes of resilience and identity.

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