• Carve the Mark

• Author: Veronica Roth
• ISBN-13: 9780062348654
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: January 17, 2017
• Format: Paperback, Paperback
• Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian
• Series: Carve the Mark Series (Book 1)
• Pages: 469
• Language: English

In a galaxy divided by warring factions, Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth find their destinies intertwined. Cyra, sister to the brutal tyrant Ryzek, possesses a unique power that inflicts pain, making her a tool of oppression. Akos, from the peaceful nation of Thuve, can nullify powers, a skill needed to protect his family. When Akos and his brother are kidnapped by Ryzek, Akos is forced into service, thrusting him into Cyra's world. Despite opposing loyalties and dangerous circumstances, Cyra and Akos discover a fragile alliance as they fight to survive and uncover secrets that could shatter their worlds. Carve the Mark explores themes of power, manipulation, family, and the strength of human connection amidst chaos.