The marks on Lexil’s skin state she is a Reborn – someone who has lived before. As such, she must toil in service to those who have only one chance at life. Sold at auction, she is fearful but accepting of her new life. Everything changes when she must save a young child from a fate worse than death. With the help of a new ally named Finn, she flees to the Wastelands. There she struggles to … survive while discovering more about herself, the world, and what it truly means to be Reborn.
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This dystopian YA has such an original concept for the Reborn kids… Definitely worth a read…
Full of fantasy and action. I didn’t want to put it down for a moment. An absolutely fantastic read and I will definitely be one-clicking this author from now on.
First, I want to thank Jenna Green for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Reborn by Jenna Green was a book that was totally outside the box and very unique. This book was way outside my normal comfort zone. However, I am so thankful that I gave it a chance because it was so fascinating.
The graphic artist needs to be commended for the unique cover. The cover was dark and eerie it is one of the aspects of the book that drew me in. Not to mention the storyline was completely different than anything I was ever used to reading before.
The beginning of the book really hooked me with young children who were called reborns being auctioned off as slaves. Children as young as 4 years old. This part of the book made for some interesting reading it also was very disturbing as well. However, I read I with an open mind.
The section about the double born was very interesting in how they were different than the reborn.
I always commend authors when they pick characters names whom are different and unique. In Reborn Jenna picked names that I never even heard of before. She choose names like Lexil, Ceera, Jix, Ainee, etc.
This book was dedicated to Jenna’s mom who left her too soon, to Olivia who came to heal the wound.
Jenna would like to acknowledge When Worlds Collide, for always giving her the opportunity to be creative.
I loved this delightful YA Adventure. Lexil is a reborn who has seven marks on her skin, meaning she has lived seven lives. All reborns are sold into slavery to improve the lives of once-borns. Lexil is sold to a plantation owner where she is forced to work long days and punished for any missteps. There she makes friends with a few other reborns and a boy named Finn. While Finn is not a reborn, his living conditions are only slightly better than those who bear the marks. He is a double-born (twin) who works hard jobs for minimal pay. When Lexil finds out a her friend, a little four-year-old girl is in danger, she and Finn rush to escape the plantation and must venture through dangerous territory seeking a refuge that may not exist. I read this book in one night because I couldn’t put it down. I loved the characters so much that I felt their pain along with them. I loved seeing how circumstance force Lexil to transform and evolve. I thought the pacing of this story was perfectly executed. My only wish is that the history of some of the other characters was delved into a bit further. For example, I would love to learn more about the history of some of the slaves on the plantation. Hopefully the next book will include more of their stories! Personally, I love the idea that my freckles could indicate the number of lives I’ve lived. I highly recommend it to YA readers of all ages who love perilous journeys, strong friendships, and dystopian worlds.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great book for any age.
Believe it or not but the cover drew me to wanting to read this one. It was a great choose by the author! What was behind the cover was even better! I have been reading a number of dystopian in the last few months and this is one of the best I have read. Lexil, Finn and Ceera were awesome characters with depth and complex. Then you add the world of reborn, once born and double borns you have a unique and page-turner story. I highly recommend this entertaining book. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I have never read anything by this author before, but I was totally drawn in by the premise and was hooked straightaway. I really enjoyed the whole book; from the characters to the world building to the plot lines. Lexil’s, Finn’s, and even Ceera’s personalities were endearing and super easy for me to get invested in. I thought they all were portrayed with a depth and complexity that made me root for them and care about their progress. The world of reborns, once borns, and double borns, to wisps, shades, a stopover guide and river people, to the unclaimed cities and sought-after freedom, it all kept me entirely engrossed and turning pages (too late) into the night! I suspect there will be more installments to Lexil’s story and I will look forward to reading them, if indeed there are. I think the connection between Lexil and Finn could definitely be solidified, as well as revisiting and developing the metaphysical elements of wisps and shades, and of course further exploring the world and characters that Lexil, Finn and Ceera left behind…. Regardless, I think Ms. Greene did a great job of weaving a complex and entertaining tale that wrapped up nicely, while still leaving herself plenty of room for expanding in the future if she chooses. And, like I said, I will absolutely check it out if she does!