Because It Is My Blood Gabrielle Zevin Arielle's Recommendation: This is an awesome continuation of Anya's story. Now that she's out of Liberty for the second time Anya's ready to stay on the straight and narrow. Staying out of trouble isn't easy when you're the next in command of the Balachine Chocolate Family. This was an excellent addition to the series. Great for readers looking for romance, adventure, and dystopian settings! Perfect for readers seventh grade and up.
Anya is torn between accepting her birthright and following her heart
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All These Things I've Done
by Gabrielle Zevin
First in the Birthright series
Anya is a powerful, no-nonsense character and, at the same time, she's a completely realistic 16-year-old. Not a lot is recognizable about New York City in the 2080s. Everything from water to chocolate, paper to coffee has been taxed, limited, and banned. Anya stands between her desires to honor her father's legacy (the former head of the chocolate mafia) and protect her brother and sister and rise above a life of violence and crime. This is a gripping, fast-paced story. Drama, intrigue, and romance combine with Anya's wonderfully unique humor and well-developed voice. Great read!
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Arielle's Recommendation: Every school and public library should make a place on their shelves for this fantastic book. There are zero instances of questionable language and the few mentions of sex are respectful and mature. Recommend this book to dystopian fans as well as realistic fiction and romance lovers. 7th grade and up.
Don't miss the brand new second book in the series:
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Zevin, Gabrielle. All These Things I've Done. New York, NY: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2011. Print. ISBN: 9780374302108 Pages: 354 Hardbound U.S. $16.99
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