2 books. 928 pages. Dark energy from start to finish. The Carve the Mark series by Veronica Roth is the kind of ya science fiction commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Veronica Roth intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, adventurous Young Adult ya science fiction built around enemies to lovers, space, superpowers. 480 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, epic Young Adult ya science fiction built around war, destiny, sacrifice. 448 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Carve the Mark is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Carve the Mark →Read the Carve the Mark series in publication order: 1. Carve the Mark, 2. The Fates Divide. This is the intended reading order by Veronica Roth.
The Carve the Mark series has 2 books totaling 928 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Carve the Mark series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Carve the Mark series is a ya science fiction series by Veronica Roth with dark, romantic, adventurous vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Carve the Mark — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Carve the Mark breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.