Carve the Mark
Carve the Mark
Book Brief
480
Novel • Fiction
Thuvhe • Dystopian Future
2017
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth is a young-adult science fiction novel set in a galaxy of nine planets, following Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth from rival nations at war. Cyra's brother Ryzek kidnaps Akos and his brother, making Akos Cyra's servant. As Akos and Cyra grow close, they struggle between love and loyalty amidst the turmoil, seeking to overthrow Ryzek and end his tyranny. Themes include chronic pain, kidnapping, and war.
Mysterious
Gritty
Adventurous
Fantastical
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
95,875 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Veronica Roth’s Carve the Mark garners mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights the book’s intricate world-building and engaging plot twists. However, criticism points to its pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. While some readers find the themes compelling, others feel the narrative lacks depth. The overall reception is polarized.
Who Should Read Carve the Mark?
A reader who enjoys Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth is typically a fan of dystopian and science fiction novels with complex characters and intricate world-building. Similar audiences might also appreciate Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and Marie Lu's Legend series, which offer gripping action and themes of resistance and survival.
95,875 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Carve the Mark is Veronica Roth's first novel outside of the Divergent universe, highlighting her ability to create entirely new worlds and characters.
The novel introduces a unique concept called "currentgifts," which are special powers gained by characters that are influenced by their emotions and experiences.
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Roth was inspired to write Carve the Mark after exploring themes of power, identity, and destiny within a science fiction setting, creating a fresh take on these universal themes.
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480
Novel • Fiction
Thuvhe • Dystopian Future
2017
YA
14-18 years
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