The Young Elites / Marie Lu / 355 pages

"When the Blood Fever first passed through, killing a third of the population (in 1351) and leaving scarred, deformed children everywhere," The Malfetto children were pitied.  But when a few parents of such children died in freak accidents, the pity turned to fear, then to hate.  "Word spread that if a Malfetto had powers, they would manifest when he or she was provoked.  They were called the Young Elites and were hunted and executed by the Inquisitors."  Adelina Amouteru discovers that she has powers the night she runs away to avoid being sold by her father as a mistress.  She is pleased to join a group of Young Elites which includes the crown prince, Enzo.  Has their trust been misplaced?  Will Adelina betray their secrets to save her sister?  This in another captivating series by the author of Legend, Prodigy, and Champion.  This one is too good to miss...just the right amount of romance, intrigue, supernatural powers, and life-altering decision making.