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     The book  I chose was science fiction, Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien. It has 361 pages. In this futuristic dystopian society, there are those who live inside the wall, called the Enclave, and those who live outside the wall. The privileged, and the poor. The environment outside is harsh, and the people ave to fetch water from a well, and the air is dirty. The main character is a sixteen-year old girl named Gaia Stone who has a burned scar on half of her face. She learns from her mother who was one of the greatest midwives, and becomes a midwife also. However the first three children born of each mother must be taken and delivered to the Enclave where they join families. Gaia Stone's two older brothers were delivered to the enclave, where they lived. Gaia was not taken because the babies must be unblemished when delivered, her face was scarred. In memory of the eldest brother which was originally named Orion, each baby that Gaia or her mother helped birth, was marked with four dots in the shape of the star constellation. Suddenly her parents were taken into the enclave and never came out. She snuck inside the wall trying to find her parents. But when she discovers a pregnant woman being hanged in town, she speaks out. When the lady dies, she saves the unborn baby. She is discovered, and begins a terrible adventure. Discovering missing parents, translating codes, being hunted throughout the city, and falling in love is what makes a fantastic story.
     I recommend this book because it is truly intriguing. It is definitely a page-turner. It makes you feel certain types of ways which helps you relate to the characters. The story takes you to an entirely different world.