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The Young Elites by Marie Lu
4.0

I began this book with very low expectations because I didn't want to be disappointed. The beginning had me confused because of the foreign terms but I quickly adapted and was sucked into a fantasy world of darkness and power.

I was enthralled. Adelina wasn't a fragile princess, she was a warrior. She was dark and full of mystery. At times I found myself urging her to release her inner demons.

The fantasy world they lived in beckoned to me, and I eagerly absorbed all the details and information presented about Kenettra.

As for the male characters, I was drawn to Teren instead of Enzo. Enzo was just so safe and predictable. He was tough because he had to take back his place as crown prince, he went soft when Adelina arrived because she reminded him of his former love. Psh. I want Teren! He has a goodness within him just waiting to be unleashed -- the polar opposite of Adelina whose darkness demands to be known.

I was thrilled the entire time I read this book. I didn't know what to expect. I eagerly await the next instalment and highly recommend this book to everyone.