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The Midnight Star

by Marie Lu

Book 3 in The Young Elites

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Content warnings: Violence, Graphic violence, Murder, Torture, War, Death, Death of loved one, Child abuse (referenced), Mental illness, Psychosis, Drowning, Animal death, Child trafficking, Hallucinations, Suicide, Suicidal ideation, Self-harm, Eating disorders, Injury detail, Blood

Length316 pages

Series statusCompleted series · 3 books

Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black

PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Morally gray x morally gray
Male/female pairing (M/F)
Slow burn
Low
Closed door / fade to black
Beautiful grief

Morally gray
Reluctant allies to lovers
Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
Cathartic release
Rogue/scoundrel
Partners in crime
Tension / anticipation focus
Earned hope
Thief/criminal
Redemption romance
Closure
The angst delivered

Fantasy promise

Young adult
Forbidden love
Royal court / palace
High fantasy
Humans only
Villain gets the girl

War front / rebellion
Sacrifice/martyrdom
Coastal / island / beach

Reading experience

Multi-POV
Medium
Dark
Lyrical
Heavy
Villain protagonist

BIPOC MC
Epic
Disabled MC
Bittersweet
Dramatic
Ambitious schemer
Scarred main character or love interest (MC/LI)
Intense
Cinematic
Vengeful / revenge-driven
Emotional
Atmospheric
Fallen noble / disgraced heir
Melancholic
Immersive
Heartbreaking
Redemption
Power corrupts
Emotional devastation
Sacrifice for love
No one is safe

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Matched by the most important shared story signals, with the tradeoffs made explicit.

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Different because

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Different because

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Different because

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Book details

Length: 316 pages
Language: English
Format: Book