I did like that we got those odd chapters from Enzo & Teren as well that explained a bit more of what was going on in other places.Īs for the romance, I didn’t like it in the slightest. There were also some abilities that were more unique and interesting too. Even though the abilities were mostly things we have seen before like fire, air, affinity with animals & illusions they all kinda felt unique and interesting. The world building was really well done and I thought the world was interesting and unique. Marie Lu’s writing is engaging though and I didn’t want to put the book down but there were other elements that didn’t hook me as much. Okay, to be honest, I didn’t love this book as much as I thought I would.

And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.Īdelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.Įnzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. 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. 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. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.Īdelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation.

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