Fans of Star Wars & Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roth's first title in a stunning new science-fiction fantasy series Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people Cyra's currentgift gives her pain & power
- something her brother exploits using her to torture his enemies But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother's hand she is resilient quick on her feet & smarter than he knows Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe & his loyalty to his family is limitless Though protected by his unusual currentgift once Akos & his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive
- no matter what the cost When Akos is thrust into Cyra's world the enmity between their countries & families seems insurmountable Will they help each other to survive or will they destroy one another? Carve the Mark is Veronica Roth's stunning portrayal of the power of friendship
- & love
- on a planet where violence & vengeance rule