The Young Elites
by Marie Lu
Imagine surviving a plague of fever, only to be marked as an
abomination by your countrymen; most survivors possess a strange and unique
marking, whether it be a facial coloring, oddly-colored hair, or, in Adelina’s
case, a missing eye. Called malfettos, some are endowed with magical
gifts that enable them to control wind, fire, earth, and humans.
All Adelina has wanted is to feel accepted and loved; her
father ignores her, her sister cannot save her.
When Adelina escapes an unwanted proposal, she unwittingly becomes part
of the Dagger Society, an Elite membership of malfettos bent on using their supernatural abilities to escape the
Inquisition’s genocide and place their malfetto
leader, Enzo, on the throne of Kenettra.
Adelina struggles with an increasing distrust of Enzo, her
fellow Elites, and herself, all while learning how to control her powers of
illusion and disillusion.
Lu seamlessly melds an unforgettable and intoxicating historical
fantasy narrative with a strong female protagonist that grapples with an issue
experienced by Everyman – acceptance of one’s self. Brimming with engaging battles, both physical
and emotional, and meticulous backdrops, Lu’s new series is a surefire hit with
old fans and new alike.
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