But that’s the thing: this is a book you can read again and again.Ĭarve the Mark is definitely one of the best books I’ve read all year. As a result, I read the book entirely too fast and will probably have to go back and reread to pick up on the things I missed the first time. And the plot unfurled at breakneck speed, pulling me in and keeping me hooked until the last page. There aren’t lengthy paragraphs of description- she describes the setting in a few sentences at most, painting a picture without boring the reader. They seemed less like characters and more like actual people, a feat which shows just how talented of a writer Roth is.Īnother thing I loved about the novel was its pacing, probably because it’s something I’m still figuring out as a writer. One of my favorite things about the book is how real both Akos and Cyra seemed- Roth has created two characters who come to life on the page.

She utilizes both first and third person points of view in the novel, and the transition between the two is so smooth that after a while, I didn’t even notice it. Their conversations reminded me of ones I’ve had with my own family, something that pleasantly surprised me, as I was expecting there to be a bunch of jargon and lingo from their planet.Īs in Divergent, Roth tells Akos and Cyra’s story with elequonce and beauty. Roth’s description of Thuvhe paints a picture of a magical, enchanting world that automatically pulls you in, as does the interaction between Akos and his family. I came across it in the library as I was leaving last week, and, upon seeing who wrote it, I yanked it off the shelf without knowing anything about it. To say I’m obsessed with Veronica Roth’s latest novel is an understatement.

Will they help each other to survive, or will they destroy one another?Ĭarve the Mark is Veronica Roth’s stunning portrayal of the power of friendship - and love - in a galaxy filled with unexpected gifts. Then Akos is thrust into Cyra’s world, and the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get this brother out alive - no matter what the cost. Protected by his unusual currentgift, Akos is generous in spirit, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother’s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows.Īkos is the son of a farmer and an oracle from the frozen nation-planet of Thuvhe. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power - something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. In a galaxy powered by the current, everyone has a gift.Ĭyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people.

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