Marked

By Bridget E. Baker

Marked - Bridget E. Baker
  • Release Date: 2020-10-16
  • Genre: Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 340 Ratings

Description

The world we knew is GONE.

Ruby had barely started kindergarten when the world collapsed, but by now she's over it though, like, really over it. To celebrate their upcoming graduation, the teenagers in Port Gibson are gathering to play a forbidden game from Before, a game called spin the bottle. 

Pretty much every girl in Port Gibson likes the same two guys, and Ruby knows them both. Wesley, the charismatic son of the town Mayor who's being groomed to step into his dad's job, and Sam, the ripped but terrifying second-in-command to the town's Security Chief. But only Wesley's graduating with Ruby, and if he shows up, she's determined to finally seize her chance to kiss her long time crush.

When things go sideways, endangering her dear Wesley's life, there's only one person Ruby can ask for help, no matter how scary and enigmatic he is: Samuel Roth. Can Ruby convince Sam to risk his life to save Wesley's? And can Ruby navigate the post-apocalyptic world in time to save her crush, or will the long forgotten past come back to claim its due?

Kirkus Reviews said of Marked, "Baker's prose is sharp and vivid, and she manages to immediately plunge her readers into the world of the novel. The story is swiftly paced and features some surprising twists and intriguing characters. The combination of sci-fi, mystery, and teen romance makes for a compelling adventure.

A promising YA debut about a girl's search for a future in the wreckage of the past."

Reviews

  • Excellent!

    5
    By Bonnie Prancer
    This story is worth any and every time spent reading it. The is inflicting its time. A second proposal to continue reading the selection of books tying into this book can be avoided. The ending is complete and understanding. Enjoy!
  • Such an amazing book!!

    5
    By Selegna79
    this book is incredible although the beginning was a bit of a bore its essential to understand the whole story it sooooo addicting and makes you want to keep reading i couldnt stop flipping the pages!!!
  • Captivating

    5
    By Cammille16
    One of the most interesting reads I’ve picked up in a long while. The storyline is paced well, invigorating, and has plot twists that you wouldn’t expect. The characters are also relatable and easy to root for.
  • Loved this story!

    5
    By Eva M.P.
    Hits a little too real with Covid only being a few years ago, but I love the story line. This twist and turns and of course I need more Sam and Ruby!
  • Interesting story

    4
    By CatmomoftheIsles
    A wake-up call for what can happen and has happened when people play God messing with virus manipulation. I loved how Sam was so protective of Ruby! There are quite a few surprises that I did not see coming, made for an entertaining read!
  • Hi mom

    5
    By kyliegh los
    I love you so much mom and dad.
  • 🦋

    4
    By dreamyflower🗝🪷
    I enjoyed the story a lot it was an interesting story I just wish the main characters was a bit different in some ways but that’s how humans are we have different thoughts and plans~
  • Marked

    4
    By camieoct15
    A interesting read. Ruby’s whinnying can get on your nerves after awhile but you have to realize she is barely 17. Even tho she feels grown she is still a child. It would be so nice if we all had a man in our life’s like Sam! I do wish for stories with a ending that didn’t leave you hanging. It’s always “ The next series “ Tiresome after awhile. Jan.23 2023 camie12
  • Love love love

    5
    By drayrizzlebizzle
    Love this book, I love the characters, I love how right off the bat you enter this whole new world, I’m constantly on the edge of my seat, like I can’t read fast enough. I love everything about this series. It’s a page turner for sure💕
  • another entitled, spoiled heroine

    2
    By Rxnjsquir
    the lead character is too self centered to have insight and cause or escalates each situation. hope other brats do not get more ideas and add to their narcissim. plot is familiar from many other stories and shows. i did give star because i read it hoping for ruby to mature.