'There is a rumour that the Elites don't bleed.'

Hundreds of years into the future, wars, riots, resource crises and rising sea-levels have destroyed the old civilizations  Only one city has survived: Neo-Babel, a city full of cultures - and racial tension. Fifteen-year-old Silver is an Elite, a citizen of Neo-Babel chosen to guard the city due to her superior DNA. 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. 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.

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.

“A beautifully written futuristic romance”

“For fans of the Mortal Instruments series”

“An electrifying read, with strong elements of ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Hunger Games, but still unique-original and beautifully told”

“Packed with adventure, tested friendships, romance, in her first novel, Natasha has created an unforgettable world . Rich in detail, multi-layered, full of racial tensions, prejudices and confused morality, it is nevertheless a novel where good must triumph over evil and a lesson in how difficult achieving that can be. Lushly written, dense with the sounds sights and smells of another world, it is also a heady journey for the reader, who is pulled effortlessly in”

Words cannot express how much I need this book in my life right now. The summary completely sold me and I just can't wait to immerse myself in the interesting new world that author Natasha Ngan created. Oh, and have I mentioned the cover? Silver looks like the epitome of grace and badassery. The quote on the cover practically screams FIERCE. September 5th, please come soon!

Head on over to Natasha's author site to view The Elites' equally gorgeous back flap. And while you're at it, read the book's prologue and first chapter here.