“Waiting On” Wednesdays: The Young Elites

Waiting on Wednesdays is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine. The purpose is to spotlight upcoming book releases that we are excited for.

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The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1) by Marie Lu

Hardcover, 368 pages

Publication Date: Oct. 7th 2014
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

ISBN: 9780399167836

Add it: To your TBR Pile or your “Want to Read” list on Goodreads.

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.

I think the reason why I’m excited for this is just the idea, the powers and the anger of the main character (at least, she seems kinda pissed). Clearly there’s going to be a triangle of love and hate and all that good stuff, and I just hope that they do it in a fun way, not an annoying way. I also like that this main character is atypical. I can’t even imagine what her life must be like with only one eye. I’m really excited about this world with the king and secret sects and societies. This could be so cool!

What are you waiting for this week?