The Young Elites
The Young Elites by Marie Lu, published by Penguin Books in 2015, is a captivating tale set in a world shaped by a devastating illness known as the blood fever. The story follows Adelina Amouteru, a survivor marked by her traumatic past and the scars that define her. As she grapples with her identity as a malfetto, she discovers that others like her possess mysterious powers. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a society divided between those who seek to protect these gifted individuals and those who aim to eliminate them.
Readers will encounter a rich blend of action, adventure, and fantasy as Adelina navigates her complex relationships with Teren Santoro, a relentless enforcer of the king, and Enzo Valenciano, a member of the secretive Dagger Society. Each character faces their own struggles, revealing the darker aspects of their motivations and desires. The book delves into themes of power, revenge, and the quest for belonging, making it a compelling exploration of what it means to be different in a world that fears the extraordinary. With 368 pages, this edition is presented in English, inviting readers into a vividly imagined dystopian landscape.
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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.
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