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Carve the Mark
by Veronica Roth
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Carve The Mark takes place on a planet in a galaxy far, far away. The two main characters- Akos and Cyra - both live on the same planet and have special 'gifts' or powers, but otherwise, they're very different. Akos comes from a peaceful race and is close to his family. He's portrayed as kind and gentle, sometimes even made fun of for it. But Cyra is known for her strength, power, and sometimes cruelty. It's something she's had to develop because of how she's grown up. She comes from a race of people where violence and cruelty, coldheartedness, is necessary for power and survival. Her gift causes her a lot of pain, almost constantly, but she's grown to almost master it and wield it so that it makes her powerful and in control of others.
The characters are pretty much the opposite of the typical gender roles you see, so I liked that and it made for a pretty interesting read. As the two get closer, they do share some of each other's qualities, but overall have the same core characteristics that make them who they are.
When Akos and his brother are captured and become slaves by Cyra's race of people (I forgot what they call themselves), Akos must learn to survive in a very different environment without his family. The only thing that keeps him going is the fact that his power can help lessen the pain Cyra's gift causes her - and one day he might be able to use this advantage to escape and free his bother.
Because Akos's power helps lessen the pain Cyra is in, the two are around each other a lot and therefore get to know each other. This is while tensions between their races/nations rise, building suspense.
I'd say the plot is all about survival and the theme would be standing up to oppressors/colonizers. The first quarter or so of the book is interesting, but kind of slow as it sets up the plot and does world-building.
Carve The Mark takes place on a planet in a galaxy far, far away. The two main characters- Akos and Cyra - both live on the same planet and have special 'gifts' or powers, but otherwise, they're very different. Akos comes from a peaceful race and is close to his family. He's portrayed as kind and gentle, sometimes even made fun of for it. But Cyra is known for her strength, power, and sometimes cruelty. It's something she's had to develop because of how she's grown up. She comes from a race of people where violence and cruelty, coldheartedness, is necessary for power and survival. Her gift causes her a lot of pain, almost constantly, but she's grown to almost master it and wield it so that it makes her powerful and in control of others.
The characters are pretty much the opposite of the typical gender roles you see, so I liked that and it made for a pretty interesting read. As the two get closer, they do share some of each other's qualities, but overall have the same core characteristics that make them who they are.
When Akos and his brother are captured and become slaves by Cyra's race of people (I forgot what they call themselves), Akos must learn to survive in a very different environment without his family. The only thing that keeps him going is the fact that his power can help lessen the pain Cyra's gift causes her - and one day he might be able to use this advantage to escape and free his bother.
Because Akos's power helps lessen the pain Cyra is in, the two are around each other a lot and therefore get to know each other. This is while tensions between their races/nations rise, building suspense.
I'd say the plot is all about survival and the theme would be standing up to oppressors/colonizers. The first quarter or so of the book is interesting, but kind of slow as it sets up the plot and does world-building.