
Birthmarked
Birthmarked Trilogy Series, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Carla Mercer-Meyer
In the future, in a world baked dry by the harsh sun, there are those who live inside the wall and those, like 16-year-old midwife, Gaia Stone, who live outside. Gaia has always believed it is her duty, with her mother, to hand over a small quota of babies to the Enclave. But when Gaia's mother and father are arrested by the very people they so dutifully serve, Gaia is forced to question everything she has been taught to believe. Gaia's choice is now simple: Enter the world of the Enclave to rescue her parents, or die trying.
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Aside from mispronunciations, worthwhile.
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Gia and Leon
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Many plot twists
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gripping your seat
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Great book
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Beautifully written
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
In a world of YA fiction where all dystopian novels are starting to sound alike, this one feels refreshingly different. It isn't just about a girl versus The System: it's about the value of life, the sacredness of family, the perception of beauty, and the awakening of courage. I like that what Leon most values about Gaia is that she does what she knows is right, regardless of the consequences. I can cheer on a character like that.Who was your favorite character and why?
Leon because his story unfolded gradually.Which scene was your favorite?
When Gaia saved a baby via emergency c-section on a dead mother. I found myself cheering on the baby to live!If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Life First (the inscription from Gaia's locket)Any additional comments?
I noticed the mixed reviews about this narrator, but I enjoyed her performance. My only criticism is that the pace felt unnecessarily slow with some unnatural pauses in sentences, but I appreciated that she wanted to take it easy, giving her listeners a chance to absorb details that could be confusing otherwise. If you like the narration of Kate Simses (Matched), you'll like Carla Mercer-Meyer.Surprisingly Good
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Nice Little Twist on the Dystopian Novel
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What did you love best about Birthmarked?
This was an extremely creative read. The main character was pretty childish though she was practically a child anyway. She makes a lot of decisions that other people pay the price for and she does as well. Though she makes theses decisions based on her beliefs of what is right and wrong and no one can changer her mind.Who was your favorite character and why?
Gaia is the main character...I love how she knows who she is. She won't change for anyone!Have you listened to any of Carla Mercer-Meyer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I listened to the entire Birthmarked series and they were equally great.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes...my husband as well.Any additional comments?
Check it out!I was pleasantly surprised!
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
The lead needs to grow up. I understand that her entire world has been torn upside down but from the start to the end she really never grows up. Instead she keeps having tantrums.How could the performance have been better?
The voice actor needs more practice, a rich deep male voice reading this book would have been better.Could you see Birthmarked being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
I could see this as a tv series, if the characters were allowed to grow and flesh out more.Any additional comments?
It's good to see books placed in Michigan. So many writers seem to forget we exist.So much promise
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