"The Young Elites" was a new taste. Adelina is a strong, female character, but at the same time with all the doubts and worries we all face. I loved how though the story included romance, the main love was between two sisters. I have a sister and I consider her one of my best friends. It's great seeing that relationship in a story.
The plot went along at just the right pace and I found myself excited to go to school to read. Very rarely am I excited. There were plot twists and information that flew by, making the story more exciting. The part Adelina was being tested by the stones felt long. Some of the feelings swirling inside of her were emphasized too frequently. The imagery was just the right amount. Of course there were times I found the imagery dull, but that's normal in a book. For the most part, the imagery was entertaining and kept me reading. The dialougue brought out the characters feelings. It was realistic and formatted nicely. You could tell who was speaking just by reading. The character interaction was interesting and unique. I liked how same-sex relationships were accepted in the Kennetran world without even being made a big deal out of. The romance between the characters felt real and the sister relationship shone extraordinarily well. The storyline was interesting and new. I haven't read too many books from an antagonist's point of view and Marie Lu made me love her. I found myself wanting more. The setting was easy to tell thanks to all the imagery. At first, I thought this was Earth in the future, but I don't think it is. The mood was dark with hints of light. Overall, the book was a good read and if there was less imagery and repetition, I would rate it five stars. For now, four stars will do and I may read the next book.
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