The Young Elites

Marie Lu

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English

Penguin Books Ltd
24 June 2015

Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA)

Series: The Young Elites

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series comes this thrilling historical fantasy, perfect for fans of Game of Thrones and Assassin's Creed.

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.

By: Marie Lu
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9780141361826
ISBN 10: 0141361824
Series: The Young Elites
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 24 June 2015
Recommended Age: From 12 to 16 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marie Lu is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series, the Young Elites trilogy, the Stars and Smoke duology, the Warcross series, Batman- Nightwalker, The Kingdom of Back, and the Skyhunter duology. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, where she worked as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare hours reading, drawing and playing games. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator/author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their son.

Reviews for The Young Elites

A Game of Thrones meets X-Men in this 14th-century fantasy from Marie Lu (the Legend trilogy), in a world where 'fear is power.' ... The overriding epic fantasy will keep readers hooked for book two, which teases to be a game-changer. Bring it on. Shelf Awarness A must for fans of...totally immersive fantasies. Kirkus Reviews