{"title":"Marie Lu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"young-elites-trilogy-3-books-collection-set-marie-lu-paperback","title":"The Young Elites Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set by Marie Lu - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Young Elites\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rose Society\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Midnight Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780141376318\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 12+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarie Lu's New York Times bestselling Young Elites trilogy arrives in one striking paperback collection, following Adelina Amouteru's transformation from a scarred outcast into a feared and formidable power. Blending dark fantasy, political intrigue, and morally complex characters, this three-book set delivers a gripping villain-origin story unlike anything else in YA fantasy. Perfect for teens and adults who love antiheroes, high-stakes rebellion, and richly imagined worlds, it's an unmissable addition to any young adult fantasy shelf or gift list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Young Elites introduces Adelina Amouteru, a survivor of the deadly blood fever that swept her nation a decade earlier. Left with silver hair, pale lashes, and a scarred eye, Adelina is branded a malfetto by her own cruel father. But whispers persist that some survivors, the mysterious Young Elites, carry extraordinary and dangerous gifts. In The Rose Society, Adelina—now known and feared as the White Wolf—flees with her sister to build an army of Young Elites, determined to destroy the Inquisition Axis that nearly killed her, even as former allies in the Dagger Society try to stop her spiral into darkness. The trilogy concludes in The Midnight Star, where Adelina has claimed her triumphant revenge as ruler, only to find the darkness inside her spiralling out of control, threatening everything and everyone she has fought for. Across all three books, Marie Lu subverts classic hero tropes, following a protagonist who edges ever closer to villainy. Told with taut pacing, vivid Renaissance-inspired world-building, and unflinching emotional depth, the trilogy explores identity, power, and the blurred line between victim and monster. Fans of morally grey heroines and slow-burn fantasy epics will find themselves completely absorbed in Adelina's rise, fall, and everything in between, making this a standout series within contemporary young adult fantasy fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete \u003cstrong\u003e3-book paperback trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e by New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows a rare villain-origin arc with a morally complex antiheroine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive Renaissance-inspired fantasy world with high political stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of dark fantasy, antiheroes, and slow-burn character journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift set for teen and adult YA fantasy readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, perfect for travel, school bags, and shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarie Lu is the New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series (Legend, Prodigy, Champion) and The Young Elites trilogy. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she began her career in the video game industry, working as a Flash artist for Disney Interactive Studios before turning to writing full-time. Known for her distinctive voice, immersive world-building, and morally complex protagonists, Lu has become one of the most celebrated names in contemporary YA fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA darkly compelling villain's journey, The Young Elites trilogy offers fierce world-building, a fearless antiheroine, and twist-filled storytelling that keeps readers hooked from the first page to the final, devastating chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK paperback edition; ISBN reflects the UK bundle edition as supplied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marie Lu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807670440173,"sku":"PLD12450","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/young-elites-trilogy-marie-lu-3-books-paperback-set-front.jpg?v=1784301541"},{"product_id":"marie-lu-legend-young-elites-6-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"Marie Lu Legend \u0026 Young Elites Collection 6 Books Set - Young Adult Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLegend\u003cbr\u003e\nProdigy\u003cbr\u003e\nChampion\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Young Elites\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rose Society\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Midnight Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123614745\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Penguin\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 12+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Marie Lu Legend \u0026amp; Young Elites Collection brings together two of the author's bestselling young adult trilogies in one brand-new paperback set. Fans of fast-paced dystopian thrillers and dark, atmospheric fantasy get six complete novels in one purchase: the Legend trilogy (Legend, Prodigy, Champion) and the Young Elites trilogy (The Young Elites, The Rose Society, The Midnight Star). It's an ideal introduction to Marie Lu's writing for teen readers, gift buyers, and collectors who want both series together without hunting down individual copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Legend trilogy follows June, a military prodigy from the Republic's elite, and Day, the country's most wanted criminal, whose paths collide after a shocking murder throws them into a high-stakes game of loyalty and rebellion. Told through alternating perspectives, the series builds a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic, blending political conspiracy, fast-moving action, and a slow-burn romance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Young Elites trilogy shifts into darker fantasy, following Adelina Amouteru, a girl marked and scarred by a deadly plague that left her with a dangerous power. Rejected by her family, Adelina is drawn into the secretive world of the Young Elites, where she must decide whether to embrace vengeance or resist the darkness within her. Lyrical and emotionally intense, this trilogy explores trauma, identity, and the corrupting pull of power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTogether, these two trilogies showcase the range of Marie Lu's storytelling, from tightly plotted dystopian action to richly imagined dark fantasy, making this six-book set a rewarding read for any young adult fiction fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book paperback set spanning two acclaimed Marie Lu trilogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines dystopian action (Legend) with dark fantasy (The Young Elites) for reading variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition — ready to gift, shelve, or start reading straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for teen readers aged 12+ who enjoy morally complex heroes and heroines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value alternative to buying all six titles individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for birthdays, holidays, book clubs, or building a home YA library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarie Lu is a New York Times bestselling author known for the Legend series and The Young Elites series, as well as other acclaimed young adult novels. 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