The Story of a Villain Most novels have the main character have the kindest soul who will salvage the world from all malevolent intent, but in The Young Elites by Marie Lu, the protagonist, Andelina Amourteru, becomes the root of hardship for her “friends.” In the made up country of Kenettra, an atrocious epidemic travels through, affecting all its citizens, young and old alike. If one survives, then he or she ends up with a marking and earns the title malfetto, and Adelina is one of them. Adelina carries two markings- a scar where her left eye was and raven black hair that turned silvery white. These impurities led to abuse from her father and caused Adelina to grow strong detestation towards her father. Once the opportunity arises, Adelina
