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The Book of Ivy

Amy Engel
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The Book of Ivy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Amy Engel

The Book of Ivy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic town • Future

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Amy Engel's The Book of Ivy, set in a post-apocalyptic town called Westfall, Ivy Westfall is forced into an arranged marriage with Bishop Lattimer, the President’s son, as part of a political tradition. Tasked by her family to assassinate Bishop to reclaim power, Ivy's mission is complicated by her growing feelings for him and her discovery of family secrets, leading her to question her beliefs and ultimately make a life-changing decision.

Romantic

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

25,312 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel captivates readers with its engrossing dystopian plot and well-drawn characters. Praise centers on its suspenseful narrative and strong heroine, though some find the romantic elements clichéd and pacing uneven. Ideal for YA audiences, the book blends action and romance, despite occasional predictability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Book of Ivy?

A reader who would enjoy The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel is typically a young adult or mature teen who loves dystopian settings mixed with romance. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth would find this book appealing due to its compelling blend of political intrigue and personal conflict.

4.4

25,312 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic town • Future

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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