The Rose Society

by Marie Lu

Series: The Young Elites (2)

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Fantasy. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:*From New York Times* bestselling author Marie Lu comes the second book in the exhilarating Young Elites series** Once upon a time, a girl had a father, a prince, a society of friends. Then they betrayed her, and she destroyed them all. Adelina Amouteru�??s heart has suffered at the hands of both family and friends, turning her down the bitter path of revenge. Now known and feared as the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army of allies. Her goal: to strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who nearly killed her. But Adelina is no heroine. Her powers, fed only by fear and hate, have started to grow beyond her control. She does not trust her newfound Elite friends. Teren Santoro, leader of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends, Raffaele and the Dagger Society, want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be good, when her very existence depends on darkness? Bestselling author and New York Times proclaimed "hit factory" Marie Lu delivers another heart-pounding adventure in this exhilarating sequel to The Young Elites.… (more)

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Ok this series is amazing. Adelina is different than any other main character I have read about. I am constantly on the edge of my seat to see how her character will develop next with each new event and connection. Her past is always haunting her and it is interesting how that works in with her powers. I am always rooting for her...yet, I think sometimes she can't differentiate between what she actually wants and what she thinks she wants. Again, the way her character is so meshed with her power for illusion is beautiful. The writing of emotions and the character development is as beautiful as the first one and I can't wait to read the next one. (

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rianainthestacks | Nov 5, 2023 |

I've got that Tumbleweeds song running through my head: "It feels so good to evil. It feels so good to be bad! The most agreeable feeling I've ever had. Oh I never feel the least bit guilty. Even though I recon I 'spose I should. Instead I'm rotten right to the core and it feels so good."

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BreePye | Oct 6, 2023 |

FROM GOODREADS: Adelina Amouteru’s heart has suffered at the hands of both family and friends, turning her down the bitter path of revenge. Now known and feared as the White Wolf, she flees Kenettra with her sister to find other Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army of allies. Her goal: to strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who nearly killed her.

But Adelina is no heroine. Her powers, fed only by fear and hate, have started to grow beyond her control. She does not trust her newfound Elite friends. Teren Santoro, leader of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends, Raffaele and the Dagger Society, want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be good when her very existence depends on darkness? (

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Gmomaj | May 15, 2023 |

The darkest YA I've ever read? Maybe. But damn, this series is good. Adelina, Teren--these characters aren't likable, but they are real--Adelina so twisted by pain and betrayal you're rooting for her success until you stop and realize what you're hoping for. I empathized deeply with her even while I knew she was throwing herself down this path.

The pieces are set for a hell of an ending to this trilogy, with Adelina's final position, Teren's condition, Raffaele's discovery, Enzo's.....Enzo. As soon as I hit done on this I'm off to look for book 3 information. (

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For Cassie, sisters always, no matter what

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When I was a little girl, my mother would spend long afternoons telling me old folktales.

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Fantasy. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:From New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes the second book in the exhilarating Young Elites series

Once upon a time, a girl had a father, a prince, a society of friends. Then they betrayed her, and she destroyed them all.

Adelina Amouteru�??s heart has suffered at the hands of both family and friends, turning her down the bitter path of revenge. Now known and feared as the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army of allies. Her goal: to strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who nearly killed her.

But Adelina is no heroine. Her powers, fed only by fear and hate, have started to grow beyond her control. She does not trust her newfound Elite friends. Teren Santoro, leader of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends, Raffaele and the Dagger Society, want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be good, when her very existence depends on darkness?

Bestselling author and New York Times proclaimed "hit factory" Marie Lu delivers another heart-pounding adventure in this exhilarating sequel to The Young Elites.

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