![]() Packed full of adventure, romance, exoticism and the power of friendship, THE ELITES is a highly compelling and beautifully written novel from a supremely talented debut author. Intertwining the story of the two young Elites with a parallel narrative about the children in the slums of the city, Natasha Ngan builds up a convincing picture of her futuristic metropolis, raising some intriguing questions along the way. Forced to flee the city with her best friend Butterfly (a boy with genetically-enhanced wings), Silver will have to fight to find her family, uncover the truth about Neo-Babel and come to terms with her complicated feelings for Butterfly. This cleverly-plotted young adult novel brings together elements of adventure, romance and dystopia. She'd never dream of leaving - but then she fails to prevent the assassination of Neo Babel's president, setting off a chain of events more shocking and devastating than she could ever have imagined. Fifteen-year-old Silver is an Elite, a citizen of Neo-Babel chosen to guard the city due to her superior DNA. ![]() Only one city has survived: Neo-Babel, a city full of cultures - and racial tension. Outside of writing YA fiction, Natasha works as a. ![]()
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