Welcome to Litsy!

Genre:Fantasy
Date Started:Nov 7
Date Completed: Nov 7
Why did you choose this book: I enjoyed the overall theme
Summary: A decade ago a deadly blood fever swept through the nation majority of the infected died but the survivors were left with strange markings and powerful gifts. And though there identities remain secret an group of survivors band together and calling themselves THE YOUNG ELITES.

Poor Adelina. First she survives -yet so scarred- from the mysterious fever that claimed her mother, gave her unknown powers and turned her father abusive to her. Now she is on death row for said dangerous (misunderstood) powers. Where will this book take her?

Oh it‘s nice to read something that grips you from the beginning until the end. I‘ve been wanting to read more of Marie Lu‘s books, and enjoyed this one. It was a bit bleak in some places and the characters motivations were very hard to pin down. I will be picking up the others. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I enjoyed this one a lot- and that ending! I just wish I knew someone at home that I could talk to about everything that happened (happily though, the internet exists). Luckily, the next book was available in the library so I didn't have to wait for "The Rose Society"! Bookworm's dream!!!

My 6th read from Marie Lu 📚
38/50 #goodreadsreadingchallenge2019

The darkness of Adelina really reels you into the story! I enjoyed this book a lot, and it met a lot of the expectations, since Marie Lu's Legend series was absolute perfection! This was quite different and so interesting because there were three POVs, and you really get to see the insides of the characters at a glimpse. The suspense and action is so breathtaking and I LOVED IT!

While not my favorite series from Marie Lu I still thoroughly enjoyed this series, especially this book. The plot kept me guessing and I found something in each character I could relate to. I don‘t think this book is for everyone but if you like revenge, magic and strong female characters I‘d highly recommend this book!

Starting this.

Long time no see you Litsy.
My first post after... Ages!?

I was going through a very tough time and I was not coping well with my anxiety. All good now, except work always keeping me busy. Reading is always what keeps me going on but I had to take a break from social medias. I missed Litsy. Will try to pop-up more here.

#ireadya #fantasylover #yaaddict

I found this book to be just okay. It's the first in the series so I'm hoping th other two are better. I loved Marie Lu's other series but just couldn't get into the characters or the plot line with this one.

3☆☆☆

Blood fever survivors, "malfettos"

#LiteraryLuck #DisabilityReads

I spent most this book mad at Adelina. I‘m accustomed to badass female leads these days but I think she might develop into one. My hopes are high. I liked the way her powers worked and the danger within them. Now I just gotta wait for my library to send me book 2 and 3. Here‘s a fandom quiz to see what gem you align with. https://pin.it/vxxr3yh4ci3i45

Because I have no self control... I‘ve started a new series 😂😂😂

Oh no! Nothing motivates you to get to the library like being cut off! Please oh please nooooo! Grabs first available shirt and remembers shoes, out the d

"In the good years, they wine and dine, laugh and love. In the bad years, they draw their swords and slit each other‘s throat."

Have you read The Young Elites? Did you enjoy it? We are currently discussing it. If you want to join the discussion then go to the link.

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Here is my Hour 18 Challenge entry for #24in48 @24in48 These are all the books currently on my bedside table. 1 is a current read I‘m slowly making my way through, the top 2 are recent reads that I haven‘t put away as I still need to film my Biannual Bibliothon Wrap Up & the rest are Books I plan to read in ReadAThons very soon.

Just finished this fun read! I'm liking where it's heading to show the rise of a villain/anti-hero. And I was pretty surprised by the twist at the end. So I'm looking forward to reading the rest

I loved this one...can‘t wait to read the rest!

This one was a bit of a disappointment for me. I liked the world that Lu created, and I will never get tired of stories about a band of characters oppressed because of their secret powers.

Buuutt... I just never really connected with any particular character. I felt like I didn‘t know who to root for. I also found the changing perspectives was not very effective for this story. (The narration was not my fave either, unfortunately.)

I decided that I just couldn‘t wait until the end of the month for my next Audible credit. So I scoured Libby for something I could borrow and listen to immediately — score! So far, so good.

Can‘t believe I got all of these for just Qe! ?

The ending just left me a blubbering mess. This is my 2nd Marie Lu book and both of them are outstanding. I will be getting every book she currently has out. I hope there is a sequel coming soon to The Young Elites. I need more of this story.

YEEEES MARIE LU, YOU'VE FINALLY DO IT, YOU HAVE ALL MY HEART AND MONEY.

As I said in other posts, I didn't like Marie Lu's books. That was until now, because I loved The Young Elites! The plot is amazing and the characters are even more so! I am already reading The Rose Society because I can't wait to know more about Adelina. And i have the three books so why not reading them all at once 😂

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I'm not done with it yet, actually finding it hard to finish. There is no character that I actually want 'win'. I actually want the entire cast of characters to end up killing each other and some other group take over their country. I'm sure I should have sympathy for the main character, she obviously has PTSD and is mentally ill, but there is nothing redemptive about her. Even her care for her sister is something she *should* feel.

148/357

I am loving this!!! I'm surprised because I did not like so much the other books of the author. I actually hated the Legend trilogy. But this one... Wow! I keep reading and need more and more. I just hope there's no romance, or at least that it makes some sense. I hated all the romances Marie Lu has written 💔

Wow. This was alt-world fantasy is way darker than I expected. I‘m not even sure if I like any of the characters. It‘s compelling, yet also confusing. I‘m going to start the second book in the series, so I think it‘s a pick rather than a so-so.

#bustAThon my first read for the readathon. It's getting really good. But I'm at a part where if the character would only communicate and not keep secrets it wouldn't go badly

My first read for #24in48 #readathon

One of my students, who says he hates to read, was sneak-reading this afternoon in class when he was supposed to be working on another assignment. When we talked about this series, he said it‘s a must read, so I am starting it tonight! (And while I was teaching grammar, he was learning more than I could teach him in that moment.) Teacher win! And I‘m starting the series tonight. #youngadult #teacherwin

I loved Marie Lu Legend series so I was excited to get this. It was a quick read and kept my attention. I really enjoyed the blurred lines between a hero and villain. I really enjoyed Adelina and Violetta relationship. The ending definitely surprised me. I can‘t wait to get my hands on the next one.

So the narration wasn't great, the voices annoyed me. However, the story was so good, I kept listening. Adelina is such a troubled character, she made me feel sympathetic and fearful at the same time. The idea of young people having powers reminded me of X-Men...if X Men was set in Ancient Rome.

#audiobaking

Started a new audiobook while making fudge peanut butter chip cookies and zucchini chocolate chip muffins.

I have high hopes for the Young Elite series, I loved her Legend series.

Listening to this audiobook while I sit in the sun next to my kitty Gehrig. I just had to share this photo because he looks sooo content! Also, this book is really good! #thankfullyreading

Finally starting this series! I love Marie Lu‘s books. I usually prefer non fiction audiobooks but trying out this one. Also my #thankfullyreading TBR shelf is still pretty long in spite of the fact that I feel I have been able to read a lot this long weekend.

I love this series because it makes you think about who is really the bad guy. At first you think you have it pegged but as more of the story plays on, you begin to doubt. #norestforthewicked

However I am also using this title for #scarstoyourrbeautiful because the main characters are scars in more ways then one. Read it. It's excellent. #tuneintonovember

Come on, hurry up! I have some reading to do! Lol

Twists, turns, compelling characters, and an expertly-built world where the lines between good and evil are pretty blurry? I'm here for it. (I read this in four hours, guys. I couldn't have done that if I'd hated it!) #theyoungelites #marielu

...soooo...four hours later... #theyoungelites #marielu

Already 166 pages in -- this is fabulous. #theyoungelites #marielu

Last of the books that's due back on Monday! Super-excited to dive into this one! #theyoungelites #marielu

This felt a bit too rushed for my taste. Although it was great to read about a main character with mental illnesses, that's how I interprete Adelina.
Don't know if I am interested enough to read the second book, though...

Book #4 finished

#fyaphotoaday Day 8: Feel the Power. Marie Lu's THE YOUNG ELITES series, OF COURSE. ALWAYS. 😍😍😍 - Mandy W. #yalit #yaliterature #marielu #theyoungelites

Third time was the charm for reading this one that I'd attempted a few years ago. Still darker & more violent than I like my YA but the world building & characters have me interested enough to continue the series. Teens left with scary strong powers after a plague, fighting against persecution and nefarious rulers. The quotes beginning the chapters seem based on historical documents authored by main characters. Intriguing. #mommyreads #ya #fantasy

Come flyyyyy with meeee 🎶. I'm at the #airport, waiting for my aircraft ✈️to #newyork! It will take 8 hours, I hope everything goes well. It's my first visit to the #UnitedStates. #theyoungelites #marielu #travel #holiday #stressfulreading

And then I ventured into our YA/Teen Room, and grabbed this, too. I've been following Marie Lu on Twitter for about a year, and when I saw this sitting on the shelf, I decided it was about time to pick it up. #theyoungelites #marielu

I am far too lazy to re-type my review lol. This one was okay, but gave me enough to continue with hope into book two.

Have heard a lot about this book. Thought it was defintely an interesting storyline. Lolo forward to book two