The Girl and the Stars by Mark Lawrence

Yaz is of the Ictha tribe, a tribe that endures. But she knows that next time they go to the gathering her fate will be to be cast down into the Pit of the Missing, for her difference. Because when she can't endure, Yaz has a secret that helps her to carry on, one that sets her apart and makes her different. But being different is dangerous when you live on the ice, so Yaz knows that she must go. 

Down in the pit, Yaz learns a lot about her culture and also about what is wrong with it. She learns of her own abilities that set her apart from her tribe and yet give her the strength to bring change.

Others are in the pit, some to be feared, some to protect, some to fight for freedoms sake.

Yaz has to struggle for every bit of information that she gleans and is presented with difficult choices throughout her time in the pit.

I liked Yaz's independence and analytical approach to changing her circumstances. The story is well written. 

This story would suit those who like futuristic or Dystopian style books.

Regarding quotes from books, they are a little snippet from within the core, they are not the story. They cannot convey the depth of what is within.    

"‘Greatness and torment.’ A pause. ‘And fire.’"

I received an e-ARC of this novel through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. NetGalley does not allow for paid reviews.

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