Carve The Mark by Veronica Roth
Honestly, I was a little biased going into this one. I did not enjoy Divergent, and expected something similar from this book. The
summary was awkward and a bit clumsy, and it didn’t give off the best vibes. Still, I held out, and wow was I rewarded. This book was literally amazing.
Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power — something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. 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. Akos is the son of a farmer and an oracle from the frozen nation-planet of Thuvhe. Protected by his unusual currentgift, Akos is generous in spirit, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. 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. Then Akos is thrust into Cyra's world, and the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Will they help each other to survive, or will they destroy one another? Carve the Mark is Veronica Roth's stunning portrayal of the power of friendship — and love — in a galaxy filled with unexpected gifts.
The whole idea of the current and currentgifts in the summary is really sloppy but I promise it makes more sense when you read the book. The way that it manifests itself in Cyra and the galaxy in general is really interesting. The world building is captivating, without too many complicated rules that take away from the story, but a steady foundation for the story to be built on. The whole idea of the marks? Genius 🙏 Again, teenage monarchs, so an automatic check from me. The contrasting personalities of Akos and Cyra also make a really good match. The way that Cyra slowly changes through the story is beautiful. Both characters are morally conflicted, Cyra especially, but that’s what makes them to fun to watch. Cyra is such a fascinating character. She hardened and shocked that anyone would want to be in her company. The way that she looks at the world is a massive paradigm shift, and it’s heartbreaking. Seeing her happy makes the whole book worth reading. The beginning is a bit slow, but the story picks up around the middle. However, the ending left a sour taste in my mouth—I don’t like books that drop off in the middle to encourage you to read the sequel, but I was willing to overlook it in this case. I don’t see why there couldn’t have been more of a resolution at the end, it made me feel like I just stopped reading in the middle. Honestly, though, this book was great—one of the better ones I’ve read in a while. Would definitely recommend if you’re into rebellion, monarchy, or unlikely friendships.
Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power — something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. 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. Akos is the son of a farmer and an oracle from the frozen nation-planet of Thuvhe. Protected by his unusual currentgift, Akos is generous in spirit, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. 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. Then Akos is thrust into Cyra's world, and the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Will they help each other to survive, or will they destroy one another? Carve the Mark is Veronica Roth's stunning portrayal of the power of friendship — and love — in a galaxy filled with unexpected gifts.
The whole idea of the current and currentgifts in the summary is really sloppy but I promise it makes more sense when you read the book. The way that it manifests itself in Cyra and the galaxy in general is really interesting. The world building is captivating, without too many complicated rules that take away from the story, but a steady foundation for the story to be built on. The whole idea of the marks? Genius 🙏 Again, teenage monarchs, so an automatic check from me. The contrasting personalities of Akos and Cyra also make a really good match. The way that Cyra slowly changes through the story is beautiful. Both characters are morally conflicted, Cyra especially, but that’s what makes them to fun to watch. Cyra is such a fascinating character. She hardened and shocked that anyone would want to be in her company. The way that she looks at the world is a massive paradigm shift, and it’s heartbreaking. Seeing her happy makes the whole book worth reading. The beginning is a bit slow, but the story picks up around the middle. However, the ending left a sour taste in my mouth—I don’t like books that drop off in the middle to encourage you to read the sequel, but I was willing to overlook it in this case. I don’t see why there couldn’t have been more of a resolution at the end, it made me feel like I just stopped reading in the middle. Honestly, though, this book was great—one of the better ones I’ve read in a while. Would definitely recommend if you’re into rebellion, monarchy, or unlikely friendships.
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