The Rose Society

    The Rose Society

    by Marie Lu

    Ages 14-182015
    Young Adult

    The second book in Marie Lu's Young Elites trilogy follows Adelina Amouteru as she embraces her dark powers and forms the Rose Society, a group of fellow Young Elites seeking to overthrow those who have wronged them. As Adelina's ambition and thirst for power grow stronger, she struggles with the corrupting influence of her abilities while navigating complex relationships with allies and enemies. The story explores themes of power, corruption, revenge, and the thin line between hero and villain, featuring a diverse cast of characters with supernatural abilities in a Renaissance-inspired fantasy world.

    2015Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, 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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