Birth Marked

Reader: Annika M
Age: 14
Title: Birth Marked
Author: Caragh M. O'Brien
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pub Date: 2010
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: No
Recommend: Yes
How would you convince someone to read the book: I would tell them it’s a dystopian novel about DNA.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect of this book was the characters. You don't ever really know who's good and who's evil, so it leaves you with a lot to think about.
Did you finish: Yes
Were you disappointed with the book at all: The middle of the book got a little dull, but it picked up after a chapter or two.
Did the cover tempt you: The cover tempted me to pick up the book, because the design and how the words were set was so interesting. After I got closer and saw the cover up close I wanted to read it to see why the girl's face was scarred.
Age Range: 14-17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal