“Readers who enjoy adventures with a strong heroine standing up to authority against the odds will enjoy this compelling tale.”—School Library Journal
“A wonderful addition to the dystopian genre.”—TeensReadToo.com
“Reminiscent of both 1984 and a Brave New World, this gripping page-turner is a perfect intro to futuristic, dystopian fiction. . . . Readers accompany the novel’s inspiring heroine on an undertaking brimming with danger, intrigue, and romance.”—Education.com
“O’Brien’s . . . impulsive and spirited heroine . . . is the kind readers adore.”—Booklist
“This science fiction adventure is a brisk and sometimes provocative read, thanks to solid pacing, a resourceful heroine, and a few surprise twists.”—Publishers Weekly
“Well-written and fast-paced.”—VOYA
“In grand dystopic tradition.”—Kirkus Reviews
“It was a very good book that made me think.”—Abby, age 12
“I love dystopian futures. Birthmarked is great dystopian future.”—Sam, age 16
