Elite: Volume 2

By Kristen Young and Kristen Young

Book Overview

Where do you find safety when your world is falling apart?

Apprentice Flick thought the Elite Academy was the answer to all her problems. But the revelation of her past turned everything upside down. Now, she is caught between two worlds set on a collision course.

Will she embrace the chaotic memories that flood her every waking moment? Or will she run to the security of her Elite training?

Discovering her parents' identities takes her to a secret underground bunker where she finds new friends, opportunities, and maybe even love. But Flick must decide where her allegiances lie soon, or the Triumph of Love festival might bring about her demise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1621841936
• ISBN13: 9781621841937
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Enclave Escape
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

interesting dystopian world

"Power is in dying to yourself, not living to dominate." I unfortunately started reading this book without having read the first book in the series. I wish I had made the time to read the books in order; that would have prepared my mind better to absorb this dystopian world with its many secondary characters. This sterile world controlled by the Love Collective is quite fascinating and learning about the inner workings of the leadership as well as the downfalls, sins, fallacies within the Collective through the eyes of Cadence was interesting. The faith element is prominent in this book as the Trinity is introduced to Cadence and she goes on secret missions to collect parts of the Song (allegory for the Bible?) from underground believers in the city. Since belief in the Composer (God) and Lyric (Jesus) is forbidden but central to the plot, I understand how it needs to be at the forefront but it felt a bit too heavy and overdone at times. I didn't really connect well with Cadence (aka Kerr Flick) even though the story is written in her voice. This second book didn't feel like it contributed much to the overarching theme of the series except to put Cadence in a powerful apprentice role, resurrect a lot of her memories that were erased, and shed some light on a few secondary characters. But if you've read the first book, this sequel may be a true delight as you follow Cadence's journey. I received the book via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.