Marie Lu has an absolute knack for making readers fall in love with her characters only to break their hearts. This first installment of the trilogy goes into the life of Adelina and her pain growing up as a Malfetto. As she‘s to be executed she is rescued by the Dagger Society. Thats when things go both right and wrong. If you‘re looking for a developing hero look elsewhere because this series is budding for a potential major villain arc.