The Chosen One
The Chosen One
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Brief
213
Novel • Fiction
Polygamist Compound • Contemporary
2009
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Set in a secluded community of polygamists called The Chosen, Carol Lynch Williams’s young adult novel The Chosen One follows thirteen-year-old Kyra Leigh Carlson, who struggles against her forced betrothal to her sixty-year-old uncle, Hyrum, mandated by the oppressive cult leader Prophet Childs, as she strives to escape, pursue her true love Joshua Johnson, and seek freedom. The novel includes instances of physical abuse.
Emotional
Mysterious
Challenging
Dark
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
15,791 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams has received acclaim for its gripping narrative and emotional depth. Reviewers appreciate the intense, well-paced storyline and the strong, relatable protagonist. Criticism highlights predictable plot elements and occasional one-dimensional characters. Overall, it's praised for vivid writing and a powerful, thought-provoking theme.
Who Should Read The Chosen One?
Readers who enjoy The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams likely find themselves drawn to intense, thought-provoking narratives about personal freedom and resilience. Fans of Lois Lowry's The Giver or Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale would appreciate this emotionally gripping story centered on a young girl challenging oppressive societal norms.
15,791 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
213
Novel • Fiction
Polygamist Compound • Contemporary
2009
YA
14-18 years
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