Science Fiction; Space Opera
GRADE
Gr 9 Up for violence and language
Gr 9 Up for violence and language
WHAT IS CARVE THE MARK ABOUT?
Carve the Mark is the first in a space opera duology, and is followed by The Fates Divide.
On the frozen planet of Thuvhe, both native Thuvhesits and their conquerors, the Shotet, worship the universal current that blesses them with current-gifts. Shotet warrior-princess Cyra Noavek’s deadly talent is used by her ruthless brother, Ryzek, to torture his enemies—but it’s a gift that also leaves her in constant, excruciating agony. When Ryzek hears that Akos, a Thuvhesit farm-boy, can neutralize the current-gift of others, he steals him from his family and brings him to the palace to act as companion and cure-all for Cyra. As the two grow from reluctant acquaintances to fast friends...and maybe something more...they soon get caught up in resistance efforts to oust Ryzek from power.
Carve the Mark is the first in a space opera duology, and is followed by The Fates Divide.
On the frozen planet of Thuvhe, both native Thuvhesits and their conquerors, the Shotet, worship the universal current that blesses them with current-gifts. Shotet warrior-princess Cyra Noavek’s deadly talent is used by her ruthless brother, Ryzek, to torture his enemies—but it’s a gift that also leaves her in constant, excruciating agony. When Ryzek hears that Akos, a Thuvhesit farm-boy, can neutralize the current-gift of others, he steals him from his family and brings him to the palace to act as companion and cure-all for Cyra. As the two grow from reluctant acquaintances to fast friends...and maybe something more...they soon get caught up in resistance efforts to oust Ryzek from power.
WHY YOU SHOULD READ IT
This follow-up to Roth’s Divergent is as different from her bestselling debut as night is from day. Whereas Divergent is a fairly straight-forward dystopian tale, Carve the Mark is a soaring space opera peopled by complex characters who live in an incredible, intricately detailed sci fi world. While the action is a bit slow to build, patient readers will be rewarded for checking out Roth’s impressive sophomore effort.
WHERE CAN I FIND THIS TITLE?
WHERE CAN I FIND THIS TITLE?
Book 1: Carve the Mark
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