The Young Elites Review

The Young Elites by Marie Lu
Released: October 7th, 2014
Series: The Young Elites
Publisher: Penguin
Pages: 368
Stars: 5/5

Hey guys, I recently re-read The Young Elites by Marie Lu and it was just as amazing the second time around.

Adelina is one of my all time favourite characters and watching her journey is truly incredible. The things she has suffered, endured, and overcome are heartbreaking, and just when she thinks things could finally be okay, they get turned upside down.

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 rumoured 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. However, the lives of theses 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 don'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. 

The characters, the storyline, and the writing of this book are all extraordinary. This book had me on the edge of my seat, barely able to turn the page fast enough. I easily dove head-first into this world and into these characters.

I would definitely read this book again and again, and I can't wait for the second instalment, The Rose Society to be released later this year. If you haven't already read Marie Lu's other series, Legend, I encourage you to pick it up as it is equally amazing!