The Chosen One
Genre: Young Adult
St. Martin’s Griffin
ISBN: 978-0-312-55511-5
213 pages
Thirteen-year-old Kyra has grown up in an isolated community without questioning the fact that her father has three wives and she has twenty brothers and sisters, with two more on the way. That is, without questioning them much—if you don’t count her secret visits to the Mobile Library on Wheels to read forbidden books, or her meetings with Joshua, the boy she hopes to choose for herself instead of having a man chosen for her.
But when the Prophet decrees that she must marry her sixty-year-old uncle—who already has six wives—Kyra must make a desperate choice in the face of violence and her own fears of losing her family forever.
This book is absolutely amazing and incredible. I could not put it down and finished it in less than a day. Kyra’s life is something I cannot grasp – living in a polygamist community cult where you are watched constantly, not allowed to read books of your choice, forbidden to choose your husband, and forced into marriage with a much older man, who already has other wives. You must be obedient to the Prophet or you will pay and you may just pay with your life. When 13 year old Kyra learns that the Prophet “had a vision from God” that Kyra was to marry her 60 year old uncle, she fights – and fights hard – to live the life of HER dreams. What ensues is a story that is utterly captivating. Kyra’s struggle to be true to her family and to find her own identity felt very real and pure. Her story is one of hope and one I won’t soon forget. I would absolutely recommend this book. I loved it!
Wow! Amazing review, this book looks absolutely incredible!The subject isn't very common, just wow !
Wooho this is a tough subject to write about and it truly sounds interesting! It's so cruel to imagine living in a community like this. thanks for sharing!
I liked the audio version of this one a lot! Great review.
I loved this book too–it was so haunting. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Aww awesome review! I totally agree, I loved this one. It was definitely hard to read though. I would love love a sequel
Very nice review–the book sounds like a great read. I just added it to my wishlist on Goodreads! Thank you for sharing!
Very nice review–the book sounds like a great read. I just added it to my wishlist on Goodreads! Thank you for sharing!
I keep seeing great reviews of this book — definitely will be picking it up soon!
I am glad you enjoyed the book that much! I have a few books about that particular subject on my shelf and have been debating whether to read it or not. I might crack them open
It is a rare subject and definitely something I have not read. Your review makes this to my TBR right away!
This book look's really intense! Wow, I've heard about polygamist cult's before. This look's like a very interesting read.
I loved this book too!
sounds like a different and intriguing story. I will definitely be reading this one. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.