Age: 16
Title: Birth Marked
Author: Caragh O'Brien
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pub Date: 2010
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: No
Recommend: Yes
Compelling Aspect of the Book: I liked the method of taking the children and Gaia's parent's efforts to keep records. The difference in living conditions of the society was well described. Overall, the story was unique.
Were you disappointed with the book at all: I was confused by the Enclave as they acted stupidly very often and not very advanced. Why lock up doctors but still have them practice? Why have all these cameras but still be unable to recapture anyone? Why wouldn't they keep records? Gaia also was annoying as she endangered people by giving up information and doing poorly thought out rescues.
Cover: The cover was interesting and the color of the strands stood out well on the darkly colored background. I think it could relate better to the story with having the ribbon, the birthmark pattern in stars in the sky and a wall instead of the tower.
Age Range: 14-17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 3P Some teen appeal
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