I enjoyed The Fates Divide more than the first one. This was a good continuation of the story. I felt immersed into it right away - Veronica Roth didn't take long to get right to business. The Shotet and Thuvhesit live on the same planet, Urek/Thuvhe, and have a long history of violence, blaming certain historical events on each other. The two peoples are separated by a large expanse of feathergrass, a tall grass that causes hallucinations. The Shotet call their planet Urek whereas the Thuvhesit call it Thuvhe, but the planet is universally recognized only as Thuvhe and the Thuvhesit are the only recognized people/nation of the planet, even though the Shotet have been vying for that privilege for many generations. Biedenharn, Isabella (May 5, 2016). "Veronica Roth reveals Carve the Mark, first book in sci-fi duology". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved September 18, 2016. Overall, this was more about the adventure than the romance but I thought it was a good adventure and the world building was great. I got a bit confused sometimes about the names of the characters and who was who at times but I did enjoy the story and the narration.

Memmott, Carol (2017-01-16). "Review: Veronica Roth's 'Carve the Mark' dazzles the mind but not quite the heart". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune . Retrieved 2017-01-23. Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent.” —VOYA (starred review) Cyra and Akos along with Cyra's ruthless killer brother, and their friends and families, have all escaped the dangerous planet of Shotet and are all now flying towards somewhere safe. But tragedy occurs in the spaceship and their plan changes, and gradually, more drama and twist unfolds in the lives of two young and fearless teenagers Cyra and Akos. And when the news of Cyra's ruthless killer father being alive hits the planets, panic breaks out and before it is too late, both the teenagers must try to stop him, even though one of them is the offspring of that vile ruler of Shotet. But can they, because their fates are telling otherwise? Cyra asks about Yma. She wants to know if she was favored and what her maiden name was. It was Zetsyvis, the same as Teka’s. Cyra journeys through Voa to Yma’s house. She tells her how she figured out who she is and what her mission must be. She tells Yma the real reason Ryzek tried to execute her and that she’s working with Teka and the renegades. Yma agrees to help her drug Ryzek. How does Carve the Mark end?As I was one of the few who actually liked the first book Carve the Mark I am really excited for this continuation of the story! i can't even make it through that synopsis without 1) getting bored and 2) activating my "fantasy genre silly-name" shield, but as one of the few people who did like the way Allegiant ended (or at least didn't have a problem with the thing most people hated it for), i gotta say i'm looking forward to this. bring it on, silly names and all! Akos’s sister, Cisi was left behind in Thuvhe when their father was killed and the boys were stolen away. She had to clean up the mess left by the soldiers, deal with her father’s body and support her mother who was a mess despite the fact that she was an oracle who knew enough to stay away when the soldiers came but didn’t warn her family because she is supposed to do what is right for the greater good. Well I’m glad you find the titles appealing! Really, I just think about finding a title that tells you what’s significant in the story. “Divergent” is Tris’s identity; it’s something she’s learning to claim and embrace. “Carve the Mark” is something the characters in the story say to each other at really pivotal moments — you’ll understand when you read it! — and it’s something that changes and shapes them in important ways. Obviously there does come a point when, as an author, you think about whether the title you’ve chosen sounds good and memorable and catchy, but for me, the thematic significance comes first. In their galaxy, there is a force called the current, which flows through every living being, and can be seen visibly as the "currentstream," manifesting as lights wrapped around the planets. Originally, the current was seen as holy and sacred to the people of the planets; though still revered by many, fewer and fewer carry on their worship of the current. Every person in the galaxy has a currentgift, which is a certain talent unique to them; their currentgift typically develops during puberty or times of dire need/extreme emotion.

Let's be honest, I actually liked Divergent for what it was - a fast-paced, exciting YA adventure that demanded very little of me. Sure, a lot of the world made absolutely no sense, and I still find that whole "I'm Dauntless so I jump off moving trains" thing so ridiculously laughable, but I found it really entertaining. In this book, though, I spent the majority of it wondering where the actual plot was. Cyra goes to visit Ryzek who says she isn’t really his sister. He says they don’t share blood, and he also shared that his father is still alive. I was hesitant about the Lazmet death retcon, but it was done really well and added a lot to the story. The plot twists were all super effective and the hard-hitting moments were pretty intense. Cyra y Akos fueron maravillosos y Roth los arruinó en esta secuela. Simplemente no entiendo a qué estupidez iban a hacer apartir de aqui. "Ah, estoy herido y roto y mal". ¡¡¡¡Dame un respiro!!!! Tenían una gran química y su relación era una cosa hermosa y lo que yo quería aquí era verlos juntos, tomados de la mano en público y frotando su amor en las caras de TODOS. En su lugar tenemos una guerra sin sentido. Obtenemos personajes sin significado. Obtenemos un POV que no necesitamos para agregar confusión a una trama ya confusa. Seguí esperando y esperando que esto mejorara. Nunca lo hizo. Ni siquiera puedo empezar a decirte lo enojada que estoy. Sentí que dejó caer la pelota a lo grande aquí. When it comes to life, we spin our own yarn, and where we end up is really, in fact, where we always intended to be.”

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On March 2, 2015, it was officially announced that Veronica Roth had reached a two-book deal with HarperCollins. On May 5, 2016, the title of the first book and the release date were revealed. [1] Carve the Mark was published on January 17, 2017 by HarperCollins and its sequel “The Fates Divide” was released in 2018. HarperCollins described the books as being "in the vein of Star Wars, the story of a boy who forms an unlikely alliance with an enemy." [2] Reception [ edit ] The story centers around two main characters: Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth. Cyra is the second child of the Noavek family, the ruling clan of the Shotet; her currentgift is pain, showing itself visibly in dark, shadowy tendrils that flow under her skin. Anyone who touches her skin experiences extreme pain, while she herself is constantly tortured by pain. As a child, she accidentally killed her mother with her powers during a fit. Afterwards, her father and brother Ryzek push her away, and she's largely raised by a maid. One year, her father does not return from the annual scavenging journey, and Ryzek is forced to rule in the wake of his presumed death. He manages to slightly improve the conditions of the Shotet, but forces Cyra to torture people for him, holding the threat of telling how their mother really died to the public over her head. Honestly, I set out to write a standalone book, but as I wrote, I realized it just wasn’t enough time with the characters for me. Their stories kept growing, and I wanted to let them grow. I did outline it as both a duology and a trilogy, to see which one worked better. A trilogy has to have three distinct arcs, though, and Carve the Mark only had two, so the choice was pretty easy. Turmoil exists at every turn, and tragic mistakes are made. In the midst of it all, Cyra feels like Akos’s fate dictates his feelings for her. Their fates (as proclaimed by the oracles) seem to dictate too much of their path in life, and they’re both so stubbornly independent that they go on with life with their heads held high even as their hearts are breaking. Roth's worldbuilding is commendable; each nation is distinct, interacting with the current in ways that give insight into her characters' motivations. Readers will eagerly await a second installment."--Publishers Weekly

Then Akos is thrust into Cyra's world, and the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Will they help each other to survive, or will they destroy one another? Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core. Roth's fans will be happily on board for the forthcoming sequel."--Booklist The Shotet mark their arms with kill marks. Cyra tells him contrary to what he might’ve heard from other Shotet, they are signs of loss (not murder). The two continue to train each other. It’s taking a little while for each of them to learn. Entonces tenemos una bomba. Y no puedo endulzarlo, Roth definitivamente sacó la alfombra de debajo de mis pies con esto. En lugar de eso, unir a nuestros dos amantes, por supuesto, los separa. Akos se va sin una palabra lejos de Cyra. Ambos están llenos de auto-odio y cada uno tiene sus propias misiones secretas. Donde podrían haber hablado unos con otros como adultos responsables, actúan como imbéciles inmaduros y van por caminos separados. Cyra was too much hot-head, I didn't like her anymore. (no hate either, I'm neutral.) She didn't know Akos! OMG! That made me angry at that part she thought wrong about him.

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It's a relief to finally have a Young Adult book that's more Adult than Young. This book does not shy away from death or violence, and can be rather brutal at times. The science fiction of it is also a welcome and refreshing break from the countless dystopian novels. Also, there had always been controversy surrounding this series but only now do I finally see the wrong stuff in not just this book but the last book as well. They head for the only Shotet place that might be safe, Jorek’s house. They meet his mother, and Teka is there, too.