Titles in This Set The Young Elites The Rose Society The Midnight Star Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780141376318 Publisher: Puffin Age Range: 12+ years Overview Marie 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. About the Books The 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. Complete 3-book paperback trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu Follows a rare villain-origin arc with a morally complex antiheroine Immersive Renaissance-inspired fantasy world with high political stakes Ideal for fans of dark fantasy, antiheroes, and slow-burn character journeys Great gift set for teen and adult YA fantasy readers alike Compact paperback format, perfect for travel, school bags, and shelves About the Author Marie 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. Why You'll Love This Trilogy A 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. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK paperback edition; ISBN reflects the UK bundle edition as supplied.