Title: The Young Elites
Author: Marie Lu
Series: Young Elites #1
Genre: Teen Dystopian
Release Date: October 7, 2014
The Overview: 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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As I thoroughly enjoyed the Legend series, liking the conclusion a bit more than other popular dystopians on the market, I’m really looking forward to this new spinoff series! It’s taking one of the plot elements I liked the most and expanding on it – what’s not to love?
What book are you waiting on?
The Obsessive Bookseller 
ZOMG! I can’t wait for this book! I think it’s going to be so good!
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I know!!!! It sure does have a lot of good stuff preceding it! Is it October yet? Lol
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Okay so apart from the fact it has a GORGEOUS cover this book sounds sooooo good! I can’t wait for it to come out :)
Mily
My WoW
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I know! I’m hoping it’s as beautiful as the first trilogy, with the different color print and stuff.
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I still need to read her Legend trilogy. I hear she’s a great writer so I seriously need to give her a try. This sounds interesting too. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Wednesday!
Shane @ Itching for Books
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They are worth reading for sure!
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This one’s on my wishlist too, it sounds amazing. Maybe I’ll get round to reading the Legend books while I wait for October! Hope you enjoy it when you get to read it :)
My WoW!
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I would definitely suggest reading those first. I hope you like them as much a I did :)
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I really need to go back and read the Legend trilogy. I had a difficult time getting into the first book when I tried before. Maybe I’ll have more luck this time!
My WoW
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I hope so! For me, they got better as they went along. :)
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What a great pick :)
I hope you’ll enjoy it
Yours
Smarty
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Thank you :)
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You are welcome :)
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AHH OMG !! so excited!! I just finished the Legend Trilogy. Absolutely loved it. Cannot wait for this. Good pick :D
~Maura (http://yaaddict.com)
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Yay – And not a moment too soon! I’m excited too :)
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Ah, I haven’t even read the Legend series yet, but I really want to read this one, so I guess I’ll have to read the Legend series first, at least there’s time. :)
Here’s mine
Kirsty @ StudioReads
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I would recommend going that route lol. They are a lot of fun!
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I haven’t gotten around to reading the Legend series but everyone’s says good things about it, and i’ve heard good things about Young elites too! Great pick :)
Nemo @ Blame it on the book
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It is a good dystopian series and I have high hopes for the new one :)
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This one sounds very good and different. I must say that I liked Legend. So curious to see what she has up her sleeve with this one.
Grace
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I’m especially excited to dive a little deeper into this world – I’ve been liking what I’ve been hearing about it so far.
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This sounds good. I haven’t read anything by Lu. Great pick.
Jenea @ Books Live Forever’s WoW
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You might consider it – she’s fablous!
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