I really wanted to like this book. The world and the powers of the surviving children seemed like an interesting start but somehow I never could like Adelina or care about her fate. (view spoiler)[ Also the concept of her as a "bad" Heroine was lost on me. I prefer Heros who are good or troubled but come around in the end. The other character, the Young Elites and the sister, seemed rather shallow. I loved Marie Lus Champion trilogy so much so I was really disappointed with this book. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]