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Violence
A lot
Executions, torture, and combat violence are frequent; Adelina's powers cause significant harm to others; some scenes are graphic
Language
Some
Moderate language; some profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content; a brief romantic connection
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
A protagonist whose power grows from darkness, hatred, and vengeance; the psychological pull of cruelty when cruelty has been done to you
What this book is about
Adelina Amouteru is scarred from a childhood fever that killed many children but left some survivors with mysterious powers. Hunted by an Inquisition, she finds a secret society of these 'Young Elites'—but Adelina's power is driven by fear and hatred, and she may be the most dangerous person in the room. Marie Lu's YA fantasy is notable for centering an antihero protagonist with genuinely dark impulses.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Antihero protagonist who commits genuine harm
Torture and execution depicted with detail
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