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Sep 14, 2022NovelQueen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
**spoiler alert** So intense! It’s like reading about the birth of a villainous character. I found myself thinking about whether or not the protagonist is really an antagonistic character. Those roles aren’t black and white either. I…
Jan 11, 2022Mishika_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Young Elites takes place in a renaissance-type world where magic is real. There was a pandemic that killed everyone infected, but the children survived and got magic powers and strange markings. The strange markings classified them as…
Oct 26, 2021dugong_1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I began reading this series because I really loved Marie Lu’s Legend series. This series focuses on a darker and more revenge-filled plot than that of Legend. Adelina Ametoruou is a survivor of the blood fever and like some other…
Oct 17, 2021TeenFantasyFanatic rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is absolutely mind-blowing!!! Marie Lu is....no words. LOVE HER! I read the 1st in her Legend series which is her most popular series. I read it not long after this one because I loved her work in The Young Elites so much. If it…
Sep 30, 2021evy_han rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Shortly after finishing the Legend series, I was hooked on Marie Lu’s writing, so I decided to pick up the Young Elites. I was not disappointed. While I’m relatively new to the YA fantasy genre, I’ve found I don’t like the Sarah J.…
Jun 18, 2021dgarrett27 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What the heck. I love this book! Can’t wait to finish the series!
Dec 17, 2020
The Young Elites, by Marie Lu, is a fantasy novel filled with adventure, excitement, and suspense. The plot follows Adelina Amouteru, a 16 year old girl, who is one of the few survivors of the deadly blood fever. Those infected by the…
Oct 26, 2020happycanuck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Well written and an unusual plot with an unexpected twist near the end.
Jul 20, 2020Anika_Singh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Adelina is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. There weren’t many survivors and those who survived were left with mysterious markings. The fever’s survivors are rumored to have powerful…
Jul 15, 2020spaaacefaaace rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
“Some hate us, think us outlaws to hang at the gallows. Some fear us, think demons to burn at the stake, Some worship us, think us children of the gods. But all know us.” After the deadly Blood Fever ravaged their world, some bear…
Jun 08, 2020
I loved reading this book! It was really good, and I totally recommend it.
Jan 17, 2020
This book is one of my favorites. The writing and plot and characters were phenomenal and I defiantly recommend it. I am very excited to read the sequals.
Nov 12, 2018susan_findlay rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Decent read. Probably suffered from the fact that I have been heavily sleep deprived lately. Interesting concept - though I found the Epilogue more intriguing than most of the book. So, maybe the sequels will be more interesting. …
Aug 02, 2018loveseal516 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A really good book if you like darker stories.
Jul 09, 2018
this was a very good book my sister recomanded it to me. At first i didn't want to read this book but she told me to read the first 2 pages and that what got me to read this book. i don't relay read books but this book made me read this…
Jul 09, 2018
It was a really goo book and the first pages was what made me want to read the beginning was about how she was put in a jail and also about her past and about her father and why she killed him and that really pulled me in and into waning…
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Apr 17, 2018star4812 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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Apr 01, 2017samheartsbooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was way different from Marie Lu's writing in the Legend series. This was darker, sadder, and dare I say, spicier? This book toyed with my emotions and my sense of reality. I loved it. I think I need more. I'm going to go read The Rose…
Feb 22, 2017CMLibrary_khunter rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In Kenettra, a deadly plague of blood fever left hundreds dead and others outwardly marked by the experience. These marked, called malfetto, are abominations to their families who believe they ruin lives and reputations. Adelina Amouteru…
Jan 22, 2017PinesandPrejudice rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I understand I am in the minority in my opinion of this book. However, here are some reasons as to why I didn't like it: 1. The main character, while yes is an anti-hero and this is her origin story, was an indecisive no body who…
Sep 14, 2016blue_dog_8329 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Different than what I expected, but still an interesting read. What I loved about these characters, especially Adelina, is that her actions are based on grief, revenge, and power, not exactly your typical heroine. I loved the Legend series…
Aug 25, 2016jmli rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Solid four stars. This book was everything I wanted and more. The characters were totally my kind of thing, and oh my god, Adelina is a hell of a heroine! Some people might dislike her for her darkness and murderous thoughts, but the…
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Jul 10, 2016MintyTea rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very captivating read, and an unique one. Its perfect for those of us who can't relate to all the pure and kind-hearted characters. Adelina acts with an urge for revenge and power even though she rather be a "good" character. The plot…
Jun 28, 2016Assassin_J_Reader rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A stunning book with a captive world that draws the readers in. The plot is well made and is very thrilling and heart stopping. Unfortunately, I am a bit disappointed with how some of the characters were developed and how they were…
Jun 27, 2016alexandraSchulz rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
cant wait to read the sequal