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Carve the Mark

Veronica Roth

3.65 AVERAGE


It was ok. Logic and romance aren't the type of things you're going to find in this book so don't even search for it. You'll be just as disappointed as me. Review will follow soon - hopefully. I don't know if I could keep that one spoiler free. I mean, I need examples for explaining this book. Urgh. Why Veronica Roth.
emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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kitsunediary's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 16%

I was enjoying this but then I spoiled something for myself and it made me not want to continue. 

I was getting confused about whose fate was whose, the ages of the siblings, and wanted to look it up. When I did I read "Akos Kereseth (born Akos Noavek)" and then read a little more. They were switched... Meaning they, Akos and Cyra aren't blood related but still... that's a no from me... The people Akos is calling and considers his parents are the biological parents of Cyra, the love interest...
 
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
adventurous slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really enjoyed this book! The idea of unique abilities and fated destinies was fascinating, and I loved watching the characters grow—both on their own and together. One of the most compelling aspects was seeing Akos slowly unpack everything he thought he knew about Shotet. What began as fear and prejudice turned into a deeper understanding that both nations were shaped by their own stories, and by the manipulation of truth and media. The twists kept me engaged, even if none completely blew my mind. Overall, a solid and captivating read. 3.75 stars.”




dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

 9 out of 10 A little dark.
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No