maritzah 's review for:

The Young Elites by Marie Lu

2.0

challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had read it as a teen. The story and the main character’s development were interesting, but I just didn’t feel connected to the characters or the plot. On top of that, the romance didn’t work for me—I didn’t buy it. His feelings seemed to come out of nowhere, which made it hard to be invested. Because of that, I don’t see myself continuing the series.