The Midnight Star

    The Midnight Star

    by Marie Lu

    Ages 14-182016
    Young Adult

    The final book in Marie Lu's Young Elites trilogy follows Adelina Amouteru as she struggles with her increasingly dangerous powers and descent into darkness. As war rages across the kingdom, Adelina must confront the consequences of her actions while her former allies work to stop her reign of terror. The story explores themes of power, corruption, moral ambiguity, and redemption, with a diverse cast of characters from different backgrounds. This dark fantasy concludes with intense battles and difficult choices about sacrifice and the price of power.

    2016Published
    Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Adventure

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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