The Young Elites by Marie Lu

Marie Lu has definitely made a name for herself in the realm of books. Her New York Times bestselling series Legend (Followed by Prodigy and Champion) has been a number one read for me and many other readers. Despite her success with Legend, I was a bit leery about reading her new book, The Young Elites. I decided to give it a chance, and within the first few pages, I was hooked. I literally couldn't even put it down. I think that I finished it in almost 2 days. That's how good it was! The story follows a young girl named Adelina Amouteru. She has been marked a Malfetto by the blood fever that tore through her entire country. Being a Malfetto meant that she was considered dirty and unwanted by everyone, even her family. So she runs away, Only to be caught by the royal guard and sentenced to death. While in captivity she discovers that she is not just a Malfetto, that she is special. So, I'm not going to say anymore about the plot but if you want a better book summary click here. This book is filled with action and even a touch of romance to spice things up. The characters and unexpected plot twist create a riveting story keeping you engaged until the very last page. There is an unexpected twist to the dystopian theme making a story world that I would want to visit again and again. And luckily, I can because Marie Lu is writing a sequel called The Rose Society. If it is anything like the first, I  can't wait. 4 out of 5 stars!!!