Estimated Reading Time: 3min
A book that explores what happens when your worth in society is fully at the whim of if you are desirable, and what happens if for some reason, you aren’t chosen. How does your life look then? Do you actually hold value if the people around you don’t? Is there another purpose for life, and does it matter?
The Choosing
Like all citizens since the Ruining, Carrington Hale knows the importance of this day. But she never expected the moment she’d spent a lifetime preparing for–her Choosing ceremony–to end in disaster. Ripped from her family, she’ll spend her days serving as a Lint, the lowest level of society. She knows it’s her duty to follow the true way of the Authority.
But as Carrington begins this nightmare, rumors of rebellion rattle her beliefs. Though the whispers contradict everything she’s been told, they resonate deep within. Then Carrington is offered an unprecedented chance at the life she’s always dreamed of, yet she can’t shake the feeling that it may be an illusion. With a killer targeting Lints and corruption threatening the highest levels of the Authority, Carrington must uncover the truth before it destroys her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical Abuse, Misogyny, Torture
Moderate: Violence, Murder
My Review
I loved this book!
The writing was so easy to fly through, and the story felt like The Selection + Divergent (Abnegation vibes).
I loved the process of characters developing and realising that their worth does not come from labels that others give them, that nobody is worthless, and we can overcome the lies we’ve been told.
Overall, a maddeningly amazing novel.
Content warning for young readers: some moderate violence and torture scenes
Would I Recommend This Book?
YES! Every day, every year – I would recommend everyone to read this book, but especially people who struggle with self-worth. The second book looks at a more male perspective in this world, but I still think this is a fantastic book for everyone to read and reflect on.
Similar Books You Might Like
If you are thinking what kind of books would have similar feel, themes or content, here is a list that you can consider:
- Divergent (Veronica Roth)
- Matched (Ally Condie)
- Red Queen (Victoria Aveyard)
See You in the Adventures!
Christy Grace
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