It is the future and there are those who live inside the wall and those who live out. Sixteen-year-old Gaia Stone lives outside the wall. She has followed in the footsteps of her mother who is a highly regarded mid-wife, committed to the the mission of the Enclave, to live the Enclave lifestyle and to serve it. When Gaia's mother and father are arrested by those who they dutifully serve, Gaia begins to question everything that she has been taught to believe. Gaia's only choice is to now enter the world of the Enclave to rescue her parents, or to die if necessary trying.
This first novel by high school English teacher Caragh O'Brien will make you feel like you have been thrown into this futuristic world and are questioning everything that you once felt was true. The author has always been interested in decoding language and skillfully uses this as an intrical component of the story. Birth Marked ends on a cliffhanger and without a doubt leaves it open to a sequel. It was recently a YALSA Young Adult Fiction nominee.
If you are a fan of dystopian novels, this is for you.
I love reading first time authors and this one did not disappoint!
This first novel by high school English teacher Caragh O'Brien will make you feel like you have been thrown into this futuristic world and are questioning everything that you once felt was true. The author has always been interested in decoding language and skillfully uses this as an intrical component of the story. Birth Marked ends on a cliffhanger and without a doubt leaves it open to a sequel. It was recently a YALSA Young Adult Fiction nominee.
If you are a fan of dystopian novels, this is for you.
I love reading first time authors and this one did not disappoint!
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