--- product_id: 17295231 title: "The Young Elites" price: "AED 54" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/17295231-the-young-elites store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Young Elites **Price:** AED 54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Young Elites - **How much does it cost?** AED 54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/17295231-the-young-elites) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Young Elites: 9780147511683: Lu, Marie: Books Review: Dangerous New World From Marie Lu - Actual rating 4.5 stars I was simply blown away by this book! This was my first Marie Lu novel, and suffice to say, I'm hooked! Let's just say, she has a new fan ;) I have been going back and forth about reading Marie Lu's Legend, and after reading this, I will definitely be checking it out. Everything about this book was spectacular, from the world building to the characters to the story itself. The writing is phenomenal, and I felt as if every scene played out in front of me. In my opinion, these are the best types of books as you can imagine every single detail, and feel like you are actual there with the characters. I'll start first with the writing and world building as they tie together. Ms. Lu shows wonderful creativity and imagination with this new world. I am assuming this classifies as dystopian (but don't hold me to that because it could purely be fantasy/action). This novel is set in a different world, where after an illness swept through the nation, death and tragedy was left in its wake. While many died, there were others who were affected in ways that people have come to fear. These people are disfigured/different looking, and some have strong powers that can be beneficial or deadly. I was never once confused while reading the story. Everything is clearly laid out for the reader as you progress through the story, and it makes for an even better, more enjoyable reading experience. Additionally, you can feel the danger of the world emanating off the page. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this reading experience. My favorite aspect of this novel though is the characters. Ms. Lu embraced the idea of flaws. Not a single one of these characters is this perfect person, nor are any of the characters classified as the stereotypically "beautiful" person. As one of my favorite characters in this book said, "Embellish your flaws," he says softly. "They will turn into your assets." I honestly think this book is a fantastic parallel to how our society is today, that many are afraid of what is different, and instead of embracing and celebrating our differences, many criticize/ostracize these people. The same is in this book. However, what I loved is that the Young Elites banded together and did what needed to be done. None of the characters faced dilemmas or was "poor me" after killing someone. This might make me sound crazy (and I swear I'm not a psychopath haha), but in other books this tends to get to me after awhile. I understand that it's difficult to kill someone (not to mention the moral dilemma the person faces from it), but when characters continue to cry and harp about it, I get annoyed. However, in this novel, the characters are used to it (with the exception of Adelina), and they do it for specific reasons. Adelina was a great lead female character because she was extremely realistic and relatable in many ways. I loved watching her growth over the course of the novel, and she is definitely a different person than at the beginning of the story. Enzo was another one of the favorite characters, and first introduced as a possible love interest, the romance between Enzo and Adelina never is mushy gushy (which I greatly appreciate as it would have been grossly out of place in this story). Teren on the other hand, I couldn't stand. He is pure evil, and I want him taken down. I am extremely intrigued as to where this series will go. This is a story of adventure, magic, heartbreak, betrayals, and danger, and provides an amazing reading experience. You do not want to miss out on this novel, and you won't be disappointed you picked it up. I can't wait to see what happens next! Happy reading :) Review: Delightfully dark story and characters! - This and other reviews can be found on my blog: My Friends Are Fiction The Story: This book was awash in darkness and hurt. Go into this one expecting a story full of action and characters that reside fully in the grey. There are no good or bad characters- everyone was squarely in the middle. I have only read the first book in the Legend series (though I own them all, thank you Stephanie!) and yet I was ecstatic about The Young Elites because of that amazing summary. I was beyond thrilled when I won a copy in a giveaway. This book did not disappoint. Lu’s writing was incredibly easy to get immersed in and I was eager to learn more about the world she created. A horrible fever swept through the land killing many and marking the survivors with physical abnormalities and varying skills. I thought that the idea of an illness scarring its victims as well as ‘gifting’ them with powers was a wonderful concept. I loved that it was as much a curse as a gift and the details Lu gave into the powers and where they derived from. We get just enough details to give the powers credibility and interest but I can’t help but be excited to see even more about them in the next books. The book set a moderate pace with areas of action as well as flash backs to the main character’s past. I thought these were perfectly done and gave me insight into her character and the world. I really enjoyed the scenes focusing on Adelina’s training and her honing her skill of illusion. They were written clearly and were very easy to picture how her magic worked. That says a lot because it would have been very easy for her illusion ability to become very confusing in a less skilled author’s hands. The Characters: To me, the characters were the strongest element in The Young Elites. I found Lu’s main character, Adelina, to be so damaged though relatable. She had lived through so much at an early age which gave her a darkness but also a strength that really made reading about her a pleasure. I loved that she struggled with her inner darkness. I felt that this gave her the potential to grow and develop. I loved her progression through this first book but I’m most excited to see what happens next. Enzo was swoon-worthy with a side of tension. I wasn’t a hundred percent sure of his motivations in the beginning. I thought that Lu’s representation of an elite group of teens with abnormalities was right on and intensely compelling. The fact that she made their ‘gifts’ derive from a life threatening illness was timely as well as unique. Because each character was affected differently it created an intriguing secondary cast. Final Thoughts: I think Marie Lu has created a surprisingly unique storyline and characters based on a somewhat typical trope (teens with remarkable powers) I felt that this novel was incredibly strong and was delightfully dark. The way Lu ended this novel gives me utmost confidence that this series will be amazing. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #62,279 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #109 in Teen & Young Adult Paranormal & Urban Fantasy #150 in Teen & Young Adult Dark Fantasy #285 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,808 Reviews | ## Images ![The Young Elites - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813VFHx7Y+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: how many pages?** A: 355 Pages ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dangerous New World From Marie Lu *by A***R on November 15, 2014* Actual rating 4.5 stars I was simply blown away by this book! This was my first Marie Lu novel, and suffice to say, I'm hooked! Let's just say, she has a new fan ;) I have been going back and forth about reading Marie Lu's Legend, and after reading this, I will definitely be checking it out. Everything about this book was spectacular, from the world building to the characters to the story itself. The writing is phenomenal, and I felt as if every scene played out in front of me. In my opinion, these are the best types of books as you can imagine every single detail, and feel like you are actual there with the characters. I'll start first with the writing and world building as they tie together. Ms. Lu shows wonderful creativity and imagination with this new world. I am assuming this classifies as dystopian (but don't hold me to that because it could purely be fantasy/action). This novel is set in a different world, where after an illness swept through the nation, death and tragedy was left in its wake. While many died, there were others who were affected in ways that people have come to fear. These people are disfigured/different looking, and some have strong powers that can be beneficial or deadly. I was never once confused while reading the story. Everything is clearly laid out for the reader as you progress through the story, and it makes for an even better, more enjoyable reading experience. Additionally, you can feel the danger of the world emanating off the page. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this reading experience. My favorite aspect of this novel though is the characters. Ms. Lu embraced the idea of flaws. Not a single one of these characters is this perfect person, nor are any of the characters classified as the stereotypically "beautiful" person. As one of my favorite characters in this book said, "Embellish your flaws," he says softly. "They will turn into your assets." I honestly think this book is a fantastic parallel to how our society is today, that many are afraid of what is different, and instead of embracing and celebrating our differences, many criticize/ostracize these people. The same is in this book. However, what I loved is that the Young Elites banded together and did what needed to be done. None of the characters faced dilemmas or was "poor me" after killing someone. This might make me sound crazy (and I swear I'm not a psychopath haha), but in other books this tends to get to me after awhile. I understand that it's difficult to kill someone (not to mention the moral dilemma the person faces from it), but when characters continue to cry and harp about it, I get annoyed. However, in this novel, the characters are used to it (with the exception of Adelina), and they do it for specific reasons. Adelina was a great lead female character because she was extremely realistic and relatable in many ways. I loved watching her growth over the course of the novel, and she is definitely a different person than at the beginning of the story. Enzo was another one of the favorite characters, and first introduced as a possible love interest, the romance between Enzo and Adelina never is mushy gushy (which I greatly appreciate as it would have been grossly out of place in this story). Teren on the other hand, I couldn't stand. He is pure evil, and I want him taken down. I am extremely intrigued as to where this series will go. This is a story of adventure, magic, heartbreak, betrayals, and danger, and provides an amazing reading experience. You do not want to miss out on this novel, and you won't be disappointed you picked it up. I can't wait to see what happens next! Happy reading :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightfully dark story and characters! *by M***N on October 14, 2014* This and other reviews can be found on my blog: My Friends Are Fiction The Story: This book was awash in darkness and hurt. Go into this one expecting a story full of action and characters that reside fully in the grey. There are no good or bad characters- everyone was squarely in the middle. I have only read the first book in the Legend series (though I own them all, thank you Stephanie!) and yet I was ecstatic about The Young Elites because of that amazing summary. I was beyond thrilled when I won a copy in a giveaway. This book did not disappoint. Lu’s writing was incredibly easy to get immersed in and I was eager to learn more about the world she created. A horrible fever swept through the land killing many and marking the survivors with physical abnormalities and varying skills. I thought that the idea of an illness scarring its victims as well as ‘gifting’ them with powers was a wonderful concept. I loved that it was as much a curse as a gift and the details Lu gave into the powers and where they derived from. We get just enough details to give the powers credibility and interest but I can’t help but be excited to see even more about them in the next books. The book set a moderate pace with areas of action as well as flash backs to the main character’s past. I thought these were perfectly done and gave me insight into her character and the world. I really enjoyed the scenes focusing on Adelina’s training and her honing her skill of illusion. They were written clearly and were very easy to picture how her magic worked. That says a lot because it would have been very easy for her illusion ability to become very confusing in a less skilled author’s hands. The Characters: To me, the characters were the strongest element in The Young Elites. I found Lu’s main character, Adelina, to be so damaged though relatable. She had lived through so much at an early age which gave her a darkness but also a strength that really made reading about her a pleasure. I loved that she struggled with her inner darkness. I felt that this gave her the potential to grow and develop. I loved her progression through this first book but I’m most excited to see what happens next. Enzo was swoon-worthy with a side of tension. I wasn’t a hundred percent sure of his motivations in the beginning. I thought that Lu’s representation of an elite group of teens with abnormalities was right on and intensely compelling. The fact that she made their ‘gifts’ derive from a life threatening illness was timely as well as unique. Because each character was affected differently it created an intriguing secondary cast. Final Thoughts: I think Marie Lu has created a surprisingly unique storyline and characters based on a somewhat typical trope (teens with remarkable powers) I felt that this novel was incredibly strong and was delightfully dark. The way Lu ended this novel gives me utmost confidence that this series will be amazing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marie Lu takes a dark twist in THE YOUNG ELITES *by A***A on October 7, 2014* 5 Stunning Stars... I can't even begin to express my love for THE YOUNG ELITES! Seriously, there is no words to put on my feelings for this book!! The only thing I can think that comes even close to putting my feels into words is that it was a dark spellbinding, adventure, that will have you on your toes, holding your breath, and screaming for more!! And those words really does no Justice for THE YOUNG ELITES!! It was just amazing!! I mean it blew me away!!! I was actually amazed at the dark turn Marie Lu took in THE YOUNG ELITES. I'm use to her, mild writing, with life compactions, and yes, war and death, but what Marie Lu brought to the table in THE YOUNG ELITES goes far and beyond anything she's ever written, and I LOVED IT!!! THE PLOT... In a world full of darkness and destruction, a virus known as the blood fever has brought a county to it's knees. Throughout a decade, the blood fever has swept through in waves, leaving no city untouched by it's deadly wrath. The blood fever has killed thousands, leaving others scarred and marked for life. The ones that came out scarred and marked were known as the malfetto's. But there were others that bore the scars and marks, and they were either blessed or cursed depending on how you looked upon it. They came out with unique powers, powers that were not of their world, and with a power and control that could either save them, or doom them all. And they were known as The Young Elites... The Young Elites were feared by the royal family, and thus ruled unfit for this world, and ultimately, they were hunted and killed if ever revealed and seized! ~ Adelina Amouteru is one of the survivors of the blood fever that swept through her country when she was young. She survived, but barely, and didn't come out unmarked. She has a jagged scar over the left side of her face, and lost her left eye from the disease. She is considered a malfetto that was left scarred, but with no special powers. She is shunned and treated with disrespect by those around her, especially by her father, who now owns damaged goods, her! Her father is determined to make some use out of her one way or another. For she is unworthy scarred and marked. So he persistently reaches for a darkness deep within her, twisting and nurturing it, allowing it to manifest inside of her, hoping to push her to the breaking point and release some unrevealed power. Adelina, twisted from being used and abused, she has a hatred that runs deep, a darkness within that is eager to unleash the wrath, and wreck havoc on all opposing sides. Adelina unwillingly unleashes a darkness within that she did not know existed. A power so strong it can bring a man to his knees. The power of Illusion is what she possess, and that is when she is revealed no more as a malfetto, but as a Young Elite. And now she will be hunted, captured, and burned at the stake like all other unruly malfetto's and Elites. But when her world collides with other Elites all set on a common goal and eager to recruit her, she decides with nothing or no one else to turn too, she recruits into the Dagger Society. Their goal is simple: Bring The Young Elites out of hiding and dethrone the king and queen that has killed and tortured so many, and create a new world for them all. But of course that is easier said then done, especially with the Inquisition Axis's hunting and killing them off little by little. ~ Enzo Valenciano was deprived of his birthright when he was marked by the blood fever, possessing elite powers that are not of their world. He fills his days fighting for the malfetto and Elites. He wants equality for the marked and unmarked. To claim his birthright he was given at birth. To take control of Kenettran and rain hell on their tortures and dethrone the queen and king. To end the suffering that the marked and malfetto's have endured at the hands of the royals and Inquisition Axis's. He wants a change, and he is the only one who can bring it, and bring it he will, or die trying! ~ Teren Santoro is the leader of Inquisition Axis, and the queens right hand man. He will do anything for his precious queen, he will turn away from his people to appease her, he will kill and torture if it pleases her, he will hunt the earth for the very last Elite and rid them of their wretch life if it satisfies her. He will, and he has, and he is not done yet, he is only beginning!! All three of these lives will collide and wreck havoc on the world. They will either be the downfall of their world, or bring peace and lightness to the darkness they call earth. But not all of them want the same thing, and their are some who are willing to do the unthinkable to get what they want. The battle between marked and unmarked has begun.... THE YOUNG ELITES is one of the best books I've read this year!!! I know I'm being repetitive, but I just loved this book!! Every single thing about it!! The characters were rigid and complex, with layers and layers of depth and personality that just won me over from the beginning to end!! I loved all the characters, especially the main ones, Adelina, Enzo, and Teren! They were just so interesting with their dark powers that was fascinating and devastating at the same time!! I was never bored with this book. Even the slow parts like the beginning wasn't enough to make me want to put this book down. I thought it was paced just right, with enough of everything to give it the balance it needed!! Overall, THE YOUNG ELITES is a MUST READ for any supernatural/dystopian fan out there. If you want a book that will WOW the pants off of you, THE YOUNG ELITES is it!! It will not disappoint and leave you yearning for more!! NOTE: I received a physical ARC from Putnam Books (Penguin Books) for reviewing purposes! 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