Abandoned at eleven with no memory of her family, Alexia seeks her true identity. Under the new government’s regime, sixteen year-olds are evaluated for their desire to harm others. Throughout the test, Alexia struggles to conceal her psychic ability to read the past and future of anyone she touches. When her secret is revealed, Alexia is taken to an island where other highly skilled agents and readers like her train to survive.
As Alexia gains more control over her abilities, she desperately tries to piece together her elusive past. In her quest for the truth, Alexia’s loyalties are tested when forced to make an impossible choice between those she loves and the family she can’t remember.
A spell-binding adventure of friendship, love, unforeseen twists and learning that our most dangerous enemies are often the people we trust the most. A captivating novel filled with forbidden romance and shocking betrayals that demands the question – Can One Decision Determine Your Destiny?
The Circle: Taken is quite simply one of the most exciting, incredible, YA dystopian books I have ever read. The Circle: Taken, has astounded me, I enjoyed every single moment of the book because it was by far a perfect read. The wonderful author of the novel, Sage Sask, is a real literary talent because she managed to captivate and enthrall from the very beginning. To be honest, a part of me was always going to love this book because I love dystopian novels, but even if I did not, I would still love this book because it has action and adventure and fantastic writing that will keep the reader happy in bliss!
The Circle: Taken is a thrilling novel that will introduce the reader to the protagonist of the book, Alexia. Alexia’s short life so far has been hard; she was abandoned at just 11 with no memory of her family or where she comes from, and this has always affected her as all she wants to know and understand is who she is and where she came from. The reader will follow Alexia on her journey of self-discovery and Alexia’s journey changes dramatically when at 16, she undergoes a new test performed by the government and this test, reveals that she has psychic abilities and so our story begins. The reader will follow Alexia as she is taken to an island where she is with other people like her and it is here that she will both learn how to survive and harness her abilities but also discover the truth about her secretive past, and this book lovers is the premise of the incredible The Circle: Taken!
The story of The Circle: Taken is a sensational one because it encompasses everything good about literature. It has an outlandish, brave plot, enthralling characters, and an incredibly well thought out story that will keep the reader wanting to read for hours on end. The Circle: Taken is a unique and extraordinary book; it is special for the obvious reasons… that it encompasses everything great about the written word, but it is unique because of the plot. The plot of this novel is something I have never read of or heard of before, it reads like a movie, and you are able to imagine the details in perfect glory. Never before have I read a book that has a ton of action as well as intellectual depth. In other words, this book has brains behind it, it is not a senseless, quick, dystopian read, and I admire this!
Sage Sask, the author does an incredible job of piecing together action with poignancy and seamlessly integrates themes into one book of intrigue. Sask is a phenomenal writer because she is dedicated to her work as well as passionate. Sask’s passion for the written word shines off the page and into the reader’s mind; her sometimes lengthy, beautiful descriptions will send the readers mind into visual overdrive, the reader will be able to perfectly imagine every detail the reader comes across and that in my opinion, is the sign of a talented author.
To conclude my thoughts on the brilliant piece of literature that is The Circle: Taken; I would say if you are looking for a dystopia read that is unlike anything you have read… a read that will keep you entertained for hours on end as well as enthrall you then this exciting book is for you! The Circle: Taken, of course, gets five stars from me so be sure to have a read of the preview below book lovers, you won’t regret it!
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