From the New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. 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.
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. 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.
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Dystopian world-building and fast-paced speculative fiction have defined young adult bestseller lists, anchored by iconic series such as Legend and The Young Elites. Author Marie Lu has written more than 15 novels across young adult science fiction, fantasy, and superhero fiction, earning widespread acclaim and reaching number one on the New York Times bestseller list. Her expansive body of work ranges from militarized future societies to high-stakes virtual reality arenas and dark fantasy worlds.
Expanding her narrative scope beyond young adult literature, Marie Lu enters adult fiction with her novel Red City, scheduled for release on October 14, 2025. Her narrative craft consistently connects high-concept speculative settings with intense character dynamics, making her books central to modern fantasy and science fiction catalogs.
Born Xiwei Lu on July 11, 1984, in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, Marie Lu later moved to the United States and attended the University of Southern California. While studying biology and political science with early plans to pursue law school, she maintained a strong interest in art and creative writing. After graduating in 2006, she pivoted to the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as an artist—a role that directly shaped her visual and action-driven storytelling style.
Transitioning to full-time writing, Marie Lu published her debut novel Legend in 2011, launching a major dystopian series. She has since authored more than 15 novels, including the Warcross series, Skyhunter, Stars and Smoke, and Batman: Nightwalker as part of the DC Icons series. Today, she lives in Los Angeles with her family and continues to read, draw, play games, and write full-time.
Marie Lu's writing features cinematic pacing, intricate world-building, and complex character arcs. Drawing on her experience in game artwork, her descriptions emphasize visual environmental design and dynamic sequence staging. Her works frequently explore the corrupting nature of authority, antihero transformations, loyalty under totalitarian control, and virtual reality immersion.
Her fantasy and science fiction narratives regularly feature morally gray protagonists navigating hostile political landscapes. Rather than presenting black-and-white morality, her books challenge characters to confront systemic injustice, conflicting loyalties, and the enduring consequences of conflict.
14 books in catalog
Dystopian world-building and fast-paced speculative fiction have defined young adult bestseller lists, anchored by iconic series such as Legend and The Young Elites. Author Marie Lu has written more than 15 novels across young adult science fiction, fantasy, and superhero fiction, earning widespread acclaim and reaching number one on the New York Times bestseller list. Her expansive body of work ranges from militarized future societies to high-stakes virtual reality arenas and dark fantasy worlds.
Expanding her narrative scope beyond young adult literature, Marie Lu enters adult fiction with her novel Red City, scheduled for release on October 14, 2025. Her narrative craft consistently connects high-concept speculative settings with intense character dynamics, making her books central to modern fantasy and science fiction catalogs.
Born Xiwei Lu on July 11, 1984, in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, Marie Lu later moved to the United States and attended the University of Southern California. While studying biology and political science with early plans to pursue law school, she maintained a strong interest in art and creative writing. After graduating in 2006, she pivoted to the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as an artist—a role that directly shaped her visual and action-driven storytelling style.
Transitioning to full-time writing, Marie Lu published her debut novel Legend in 2011, launching a major dystopian series. She has since authored more than 15 novels, including the Warcross series, Skyhunter, Stars and Smoke, and Batman: Nightwalker as part of the DC Icons series. Today, she lives in Los Angeles with her family and continues to read, draw, play games, and write full-time.
Marie Lu's writing features cinematic pacing, intricate world-building, and complex character arcs. Drawing on her experience in game artwork, her descriptions emphasize visual environmental design and dynamic sequence staging. Her works frequently explore the corrupting nature of authority, antihero transformations, loyalty under totalitarian control, and virtual reality immersion.
Her fantasy and science fiction narratives regularly feature morally gray protagonists navigating hostile political landscapes. Rather than presenting black-and-white morality, her books challenge characters to confront systemic injustice, conflicting loyalties, and the enduring consequences of conflict.
The Young Elites
The Young Elites
