Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roth’s first title in a stunning new science-fiction fantasy series.Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roth’s first title in a stunning new science-fiction fantasy series.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 from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive – no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra’s world, 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 - on a planet where violence and vengeance rule.Veronica Roth is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, and Four: A Divergent Collection. Ms. Roth and her husband live in Chicago.You can visit her online at www.veronicarothbooks.comNo. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR VERONICA ROTHVeronica Roth is the critically acclaimed author of the bestselling Divergent series.DIVERGENT HAS SOLD OVER 35 MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDEACCESSIBLE SCI-FI FANTASYThe world is grand and original but feels similar enough to our own that it will appeal to a wide audience of non-genre readers.A NEW ROMANCEAkos and Cyra are dynamic characters that become fierce friends before the real sparks fly.FOUR QUADRANT APPEALDIVERGENT is widely taught in American high schools and middle schools for its universal themes and gender equality. This book’s alternating points-of-view, arena challenges, and superpower-like currentgifts will also entice boy and girl readers – young and old.
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