Synopsis from Goodreads: Fifty years ago The Commander came into power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven deadly sins were the downfall of society. To punish the guilty, he created the Hole, a place where sinners are branded according to their sins. Sinners are forced to live a less… Continue reading Branded by Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki
Synopsis from the Author’s Website: Incapable. Awkward. Artless. That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: She wants to fail. Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen to work… Continue reading Crewel by Gennifer Albin
Synopsis from Goodreads: A searing, post apocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece. A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark.… Continue reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simner is the first book in the Bones of Faerie series. This is the synopsis: The war between humanity and Faerie devastated both sides. Or so fifteen-year-old Liza has been told. Nothing has been seen or heard from Faerie since, and Liza’s world bears the scars of its encounter… Continue reading Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simner
Insurgent by Veronica Roth is the second novel in the Divergent trilogy. This is the synopsis of the novel, which you can find on the cover: One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying… Continue reading Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Yesterday, I posted a review about Divergent by Veronica Roth. We will now talk about the factions. This is based on the information given in Divergent. There are five factions: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and Erudite. These factions were created to solve some issue that they think destroyed our government last time. The characters’ ancestors… Continue reading Which Faction Do You Belong To?
Divergent by Veronica Roth is another novel about a dystopian society. It was released last year as the first book of a trilogy. Be warned: there are some spoilers in this. If you want to just know my rating of the novel, scroll down to the very bottom of this post and you will see… Continue reading Divergent by Veronica Roth
Cat on the Bookshelf 