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A review by peytonsreads
The Markings by Catherine Downen
This book reminded me a lot of Shatter Me mixed with Red Queen! It is a fun book that is an entryway into YA Fantasy and Dystopian. Also, this book has a map and a page where the gifts are explained!
The beginning started with action right off of the bat, which is always exciting, although I would have liked a bit more development. The main character is hit with trauma right off the bat, and boy do I love a tortured MC.
I think the story did a good job of keeping the characters in the story acting their age, which is really refreshing. Although I enjoyed how the characters were true to their age, I would have liked the dialogue to be spruced up a bit. Sometimes it didn’t really grab my attention.
Overall, The Markings is a fun book for younger readers looking to get immersed in the YA genre. It has lots of fun twists and relatable characters!
The beginning started with action right off of the bat, which is always exciting, although I would have liked a bit more development. The main character is hit with trauma right off the bat, and boy do I love a tortured MC.
I think the story did a good job of keeping the characters in the story acting their age, which is really refreshing. Although I enjoyed how the characters were true to their age, I would have liked the dialogue to be spruced up a bit. Sometimes it didn’t really grab my attention.
Overall, The Markings is a fun book for younger readers looking to get immersed in the YA genre. It has lots of fun twists and relatable characters!