The Young Elites (The Young Elites # 1) - Marie Lu
Book Synopsis: I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites. Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen. Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.
It probably took me around a good hour to finish this book. I've never read anything by Marie Lu before, but this was a promising start. I can't wait to dive into the rest of the trilogy and finally get to the ending.
Just today, I went to the library and borrowed the sequel. Although, I haven't even cracked the spine of the book, I am eager to finish reading it.
Imagine if they made this trilogy into a movie?! I would be nervous and excited to even hear of such news. Hopefully it just stays a book series.
Adelina is a young elite, a malfetto, but is she more valuable and more powerful than the rest of the elites? Her powers are just on the cusp of something great, but can she learn to control her abilities and save her younger sister Violetta?
The characters were flawless, and just thinking about the possibility of how great the next book will be is very exciting.
Honestly, just read it. You may not regret it.
Rating: ★★★★★