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The Choosing
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2016 Christy Award Winner! (Young Adult category)
2016 Christy Award Finalist (First novel category)
Like all citizens since the Ruining, Carrington Hale knows the importance of this day. But she never expected the moment she’d spent a lifetime preparing for—her Choosing ceremony—to end in disaster. Ripped from her family, she’ll spend her days serving as a Lint, the lowest level of society. She knows it’s her duty to follow the true way of the Authority.
But as Carrington begins this nightmare, rumors of rebellion rattle her beliefs. Though the whispers contradict everything she’s been told, they resonate deep within.
Then Carrington is offered an unprecedented chance at the life she’s always dreamed of, yet she can’t shake the feeling that it may be an illusion. With a killer targeting Lints and corruption threatening the highest levels of the Authority, Carrington must uncover the truth before it destroys her.
2016 Christy Award Finalist (First novel category)
Like all citizens since the Ruining, Carrington Hale knows the importance of this day. But she never expected the moment she’d spent a lifetime preparing for—her Choosing ceremony—to end in disaster. Ripped from her family, she’ll spend her days serving as a Lint, the lowest level of society. She knows it’s her duty to follow the true way of the Authority.
But as Carrington begins this nightmare, rumors of rebellion rattle her beliefs. Though the whispers contradict everything she’s been told, they resonate deep within.
Then Carrington is offered an unprecedented chance at the life she’s always dreamed of, yet she can’t shake the feeling that it may be an illusion. With a killer targeting Lints and corruption threatening the highest levels of the Authority, Carrington must uncover the truth before it destroys her.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In a similar dystopian spirit of "The Hunger Games", "Divergent", "The Selection", "Matched" and other such popular titles, Rachelle Dekker's debut novel is outstanding. Her style might be familiar to those who have read her father, Ted Dekker's works - but geared to a more teenage audience. There is a serial killer character and a few scary moments that might not be good for younger readers, but overall an excellent excellent read.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Hmmm, nothing on the covers told me this was a religious themed book, but the series definitely is. Not against the genre, but sometimes I'm not in the mood to hear preaching. Overall, it was o.k.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I would hope that our world does not get this bad in 200 years. Why would we want our lives to go so backward. This would be a horrible world to live in but this is a wonderfully written story. Maybe Carrington is lucky to not be picked in the first place. I am looking forward to reading the second book in this series very soon. I received this book from Tyndale for a fair and honest opinion.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In 2111, a vaccine was created to cure all illnesses, mutating as diseases did. What they didn't plan on was the antibodies attacking themselves and causing a large percentage of the population that was vaccinated to die. Those days were called The Ruining. One hundred years later, a group of survivors gathered and were led by Robert Carson, in a new religious world.The year is 2257, Carrington Hale has spent her whole life preparing for this day, her Choosing. She is taught that she is valued by how prepared she is for this big day and whether or not she gets chosen. To Carrington's dismay, despite her training and high marks, she isn't selected. Those not chosen are sent away to work as Lints, the very lowest class, never to see their families again. Will her friend Larkin be able to get through to her? Will she listen to the voice that continually tries to reach her in the quiet?Rochelle Dekker has written a wonderful debut novel. The depth of the characters are amazing. In addition to Carrington's struggles, there's a mystery in the backdrop that also had me intrigued and engrossed throughout the novel. Although this was a dystopian story, I could actually see the plausibility in it. This was a brilliantly written first novel and I can't wait to see more from this author.**I received a free copy of this novel from Tyndale House Publishing in exchange for my honest review.**
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I've read this book about two dozen times in the last three years. It wasn't bad but it wasn't original in any way.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I would definitely rate this book 5 stars, as it was a very smooth running, clean novel. I fell in love with the plot, as it had bits of romance in it that I deeply enjoyed. This being said, it was not overly-romantic or too mushy-gushy, just the right amount to heighten the plot and make the adversity faced by the main character even more suspenseful and difficult. Dekker was able to create well developed characters, and I found myself feeling Carrington’s, the main characters’, joy and sorrows even though her life and world was so diverse from my own. Only a good author and a spectacular story can cause the reader to feel so strongly over something that they have no experience with.
The main theme addressed would probably be the idea that a person’s self-worth cannot be defined by other people, but by yourself and by God. Another main theme is that all people are beautiful in the eyes of God. Though this book did not have an extremely original plot, I found there to be several rare techniques exercised by Dekker. This novel was unique, as it started at what should have been the most important, climatic part of Carrington’s life, rather than building to this point through the course of the story. I found it interesting that an author would choose to start at such a crucial part of this young lady’s life, and clever too, as it sucked me as the reader into the book immediately. Also, the story wasn’t extremely fast moving, yet it kept me at the edge of my seat throughout nearly the whole read. I haven’t been captivated so strongly by any other story in a long time. Finally, this book was 100% clean. There was no bad language, no sexual references, no drugs, none of that, despite being a novel aimed at young adults.
This novel falls into the dystopian/fantasy genre, as it did take place in the future after an apocalyptic event that nearly killed off the entire human race. This being said, I would recommend this read to young adults whom enjoyed the Hunger Games series, as they are also dystopian novels in which a twisted government system categorized people into classes, districts, etc., much like in this book. I would also recommend this book to any fellow romantics out there who are in the mood for an innocent love story between star-crossed lovers.
This book does end on a bit of a cliff-hanger, and it is a series, so if you are not hoping to get into the numerous books that follow The Choosing, I would not recommend this book to you. Overall, I found this book fascinating, emotionally moving, and refreshing, definitely a book that I would consider re-reading. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Title: The Choosing (Seer series #1)Author: Rachelle DekkerPages: 448Year: 2015Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5+ stars.This is a story with punch that awakens the heart and soul of every reader! Carrington is the female lead who believes she is unlovable, imperfect and worthless. Of course, it doesn’t help that her mother has been having her recite the six rules that govern the community after a period called the Ruining. In order to please God, people are forced to follow rules, live in what is basically a caste system and the worst is being separated forever from their family.Remko is a city guard who Carrington recognizes early on as a man who has a tender heart and an unfulfilled need in his heart. There is a lot going on in the story that will keep you up reading till the end; it is intense to the max! What is portrayed is spiritual warfare that happens over each soul and how one must choose to be free in Him, loved by Him and cherished by Him. The villain in the book readers will quickly spot from the opening of the tale.I bought this book when it first came out, intending to read it as soon as I could. When book two recently was released titled, The Calling, I had to delve into the constant action and high caliber intensity of book one that never lets up. The story is powerful because it speaks powerful Biblical truths through various parts of the work of fiction.When I looked in the back of book two, The Calling, I saw book three will be released in the fall of this year, I was ecstatic not to have to wait a whole year for the conclusion! In the tale too I noticed just how important a family unit is and how it works best to the glory of God. I enjoyed the name used to show us Jesus as our High Priest, who offered Himself to redeem us, to reconcile us and restore us.So grab The Choosing and The Calling so you’re prepared for book three when it is released by Tyndale this year! Open your heart and mind to the spiritual truths well woven within the novels! See you again when I review The Calling as well as book three in the series!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Title: The Choosing (Seer series #1)Author: Rachelle DekkerPages: 448Year: 2015Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5+ stars.This is a story with punch that awakens the heart and soul of every reader! Carrington is the female lead who believes she is unlovable, imperfect and worthless. Of course, it doesn’t help that her mother has been having her recite the six rules that govern the community after a period called the Ruining. In order to please God, people are forced to follow rules, live in what is basically a caste system and the worst is being separated forever from their family.Remko is a city guard who Carrington recognizes early on as a man who has a tender heart and an unfulfilled need in his heart. There is a lot going on in the story that will keep you up reading till the end; it is intense to the max! What is portrayed is spiritual warfare that happens over each soul and how one must choose to be free in Him, loved by Him and cherished by Him. The villain in the book readers will quickly spot from the opening of the tale.I bought this book when it first came out, intending to read it as soon as I could. When book two recently was released titled, The Calling, I had to delve into the constant action and high caliber intensity of book one that never lets up. The story is powerful because it speaks powerful Biblical truths through various parts of the work of fiction.When I looked in the back of book two, The Calling, I saw book three will be released in the fall of this year, I was ecstatic not to have to wait a whole year for the conclusion! In the tale too I noticed just how important a family unit is and how it works best to the glory of God. I enjoyed the name used to show us Jesus as our High Priest, who offered Himself to redeem us, to reconcile us and restore us.So grab The Choosing and The Calling so you’re prepared for book three when it is released by Tyndale this year! Open your heart and mind to the spiritual truths well woven within the novels! See you again when I review The Calling as well as book three in the series!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”