The Mark (Second-Hand)

Author: Edyth Bulbring
Title: The Mark
Format: Paperback
Genre: Young Adult / Dystopian / Science Fiction
Publisher: Tafelberg
ISBN: 978-0-624-06881-5

The Mark is a gripping South African young adult dystopian novel set in a harsh, broken future where fate, technology, and identity are tightly controlled.

Book Overview

In a world ruled by a Machine that records and predicts every life, Juliet Seven knows exactly how her story is meant to end. Branded by a mysterious mark and raised in brutal conditions, her life has been mapped out long before she was born.

But when cracks begin to appear in the system, Juliet is forced to confront the truth behind the Machine, her family, and the violent destiny she has been programmed to accept. What follows is a tense, emotional journey of rebellion, survival, and self-discovery.

Key Themes

• Dystopian future society
• Fate versus free will
• Identity, control, and rebellion
• Strong female protagonist

Condition

Second-Hand – Good.

• Light wear to cover and edges
• Spine intact
• Pages clean and complete
• General wear consistent with normal second-hand use

Additional Information

• South African YA science fiction novel
• Standalone story
• Well-suited to readers who enjoy dark, thought-provoking dystopian fiction