A review by stormywolf
Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth

5.0

 A fantastic opening to what is sure to be a great series/duet. The characters were strong, complex, and intriguing. The worlds were diverse and nuanced. The plot was twisty and enthralling. There were multiple times I thought we'd reached a perfect cutoff point / cliffhanger to lead into the sequel, only to have half the book still to go. I don't know whether that speaks more to the length and depth of the story, or to my lowered expectations involving YA romance series.

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Overall, I'd definitely recommend for anyone looking for a YA story or romance involving complex characters, Quirk-like powers (see My Hero Academia), rich sci-fi worlds, and a dark-fantasy tone. I, for one, am glad the sequel's scheduled to come out soon!