4.45k reviews for:

Jovens de Elite

Marie Lu

3.75 AVERAGE

adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Dark, twisty, badass. Loved it!
adventurous dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

julie2525's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 30%

Was a lot like the start of the Crave series by Tracy Wolff, but younger, less engaging for me. 

A lot happened and all I can say is that I really want to read the next book to see what Adelina does next.

it is my turn to use. it is my turn to hurt.

i really really do support women's wrongs. adelina amouteru i love you so

wow. this was incredible. not only was the writing very easy to consume, but the characters were intoxicating. i'd read that adelina was one of the best fmcs in fantasy, so i wanted to check out the series - i will say, they were right. i love her so very much.

if you're looking for a fantasy book where the main character is just a girl trying to help and wants to do no harm, this is not the book for you. adelina has so much pent up rage and anger towards not only her father, but everyone. her story is a sad one. instead of being broken and beat down, she rises and becomes only stronger. i love the idea that her powers come from fear and anger - something adelina feels a lot of.

not only was adelina an amazing fmc, but the young elites themselves are incredibly interesting. every single character was interesting, and there wasn't a single person i didn't care about learning more about. even teren. even the queen. it was all very intoxicating.

Spoilerincredibly upset about the death of enzo. he was my favorite character other than adelina and i feel like i'm doomed to lose all the characters i love in any media that i consume??? help

Adelina Amouteru cannot escape the damage she has done,
for she has no power to renew the past even if she reaches to the bone.
Violetta Amouteru has a power,
but did not tell Adelina just gave her a flower.
The truth hits hard on the chest,
from now on they would their best.

Plot twist, plot twist...

3.5

Superheros? or Villains? It's just a matter of perception. Cities and kingdoms were decimated by a deadly disease. All the adults who contracted the disease died. Some children survived. Some survived changed. From the wreckage of the children survivors arose some with differences beyond scars and the bizarre hair colors. These few are the called the Young Elites.

Political intrigue. Terrible deeds. Daring escapes. Who are the Young Elites? Read it and find out.