Carve the Mark

Resumen del libro

Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roths stunning new science-fiction fantasy series. Now in paperback.

Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyras currentgift gives her pain and powersomething her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brothers hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows. Akos is the son of a farmer and an oracle from the frozen nation-planet of Thuvhe. Protected by his unusual currentgift, Akos is generous in spirit and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his bother out aliveno matter what the cost. Then Akos is thrust into Cyras world, and the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Will they help each other to survive, or will they destroy one another? CARVE THE MARK is Veronica Roths stunning portrayal of the power of friendshipand lovein a galaxy filled with unexpected gifts

Biografía del autor

Nacida en 1988, Veronica Roth estudió Escritura Creativa en la prestigiosa Universidad Northwestern, donde empezó a esbozar la que sería su primera novela, Divergente, que en 2011 le supuso un gran éxito internacional. Primera entrega de una trilogía compuesta por Insurgente y Leal, fue llevada a la gran pantalla con gran éxito y se convirtió en un fenómeno mundial.<br> Ganadora en dos ocasiones del premio Goodreads, votado por los lectores, Roth es también autora de Fuimos elegidos, El fin y otros inicios y Las marcas de la muerte.<br> Vive en Chicago, Illinois.