Young Elites Review

Title:The Young Elites

Author: Marie Lu 

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.

Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Being burned at the stake for a crime she didn't mean to commit wasn't the ideal way Adelina wanted to go. At the moment Adelina knows she is going to die, a boy appears and uses unnatural abilities to save her. He rescues her and brings her back to the hideout of the Daggers. Daggers are a group of Young Elites, people who survived the blood fever and developed unnatural powers. Adelina thinks this is where she belongs and for the first time feels accepted. That is until she is found by the lead Inqusition and made an offer. He has her sister and will kill her if Adelina doesn't give him information about the Daggers. Now faced with no other option, Adelina must betray a group of trained killers to save the only family she has left.

This was my first Marie Lu book, and it didn't disappoint. She made up this amazing world with characters that were so detailed and real. Though, I will admit, if I hadn't listened to this book, I wouldn't have gotten any of the names right. This book tugs at your heat strings and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time with some of the biggest OMG twists ever. You get a sense of what you think is going to happen to have it completely tossed around. I spent the entire book wondering what side was right and if the main character was in her right mind, which is something I love about a character. Not knowing which way they might go. At times it feels like you are reading from the makings of a villain’s point of view. Though you still want to cheer for her.

Going into this book, I really didn't know anything about it. As a matter of fact, I thought it was something like Percy Jackson. I didn't know what gave me that thought, but I thought The Young Elites was going to be about a group of people fighting an evil. The Young Elites aren't good, yet they aren't evil. Yes they are fighting for what they think is right, but they aren't saints. They murder and let others be murdered when they can help. Nothing is just black and white in this book. Marie Lu makes a fictional world feel unbelievably real. This book is going to stick with me for awhile.

This book is 5 out of 5 stars for me. It is great for a YA fantasy fan. If you are looking for a quick read, or something to get you out of a slump, I would recommend this book. 

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Waiting on Wednesday

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"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: The Problem with Forever

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: May 17th, 2016

For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.

Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.

It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.

You mean besides the fact that it is JLA? That is usually good enough for me to want a book. But this also sounds like it will be along the same writing as Don't Look Back and I loved that book. It sounds more serious than her other YA or NA for that matter. And I love the name Rider <3

Motocross Me Review

Title: Motocross Me

Author: Cheyanne Young
Source: Kindle Unlimited 

When Hana Fisher moves to the small town of Mixon, Texas to live with her dad, she dreads having to work at the boring pile of dirt he fondly calls a motocross track. But when she gets there, she finds the rinky-dink dirt bike track from her childhood has grown into the most respected racing track in the state.

Now popular by association, Hana endures the pain and sweat of working in the summer heat in order to fit in with a sport she’s growing to love. She gets a real family, a best friend and not just one, but two of the fastest racers trying to win her heart.

When Hana abuses her status as the track owner’s daughter to help the gorgeous Ryan Russo cheat in the biggest race of the year, she risks more than just losing her job. Every good thing in her life is at stake now- her friends, her dad’s trust, and Ash Carter- the kind-hearted racer who may not be as alluring as Ryan, but is proof that nice guys don’t always finish last.

Ugly Love Review

Title: Ugly Love

Author: Colleen Hoover

When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she knows it isn’t love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her.

Never ask about the past.
Don’t expect a future.

They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all.

Hearts get infiltrated.
Promises get broken.
Rules get shattered.
Love gets ugly.

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