The Book of Ivy
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Discover the New York Times bestseller that SLJ called “A fantastic plot that makes readers think about the blurred lines between right and wrong.” After a brutal nuclear war, the United States was left decimated. A small group of survivors eventually banded together, but only after more conflict over which family would govern the new nation. The Westfalls lost. Fifty years later, peace and control are maintained by marrying the daughters of the losing side to the sons of the winning group in a yearly ritual. This year, it is my turn. My name is Ivy Westfall, and my mission is simple: to kill the president’s son—my soon-to-be husband—and return the Westfall family to power. But Bishop Lattimer is either a very skilled actor or he’s not the cruel, heartless boy my family warned me to expect. He might even be the one person in this world who truly understands me. But there is no escape from my fate. I am the only one who can restore the Westfall legacy. Because Bishop must die. And I must be the one to kill him... The Book of Ivy series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Book of Ivy Book #2 The Revolution of Ivy
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The Book of Ivy is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Amy Engel.
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“I don't trust most people. Except for you.""Why me?""Because everyone needs someone to put their faith in."
Ivy Westfall is the granddaughter of the founder of her town but there is one problem, her grandfather lost the war to the Lattimer family which means that they are in power of her town. The Westfall family wanted democracy after the war. The truce between the Westfall family and Lattimer's was only supposed to be temporary.
Now that Ivy is sixteen, she is able to participate in the tradition of marring someone from the wealthy side of the town. She is supposed to marry Bishop Lattimer, the presidents son. Originally her sister was supposed to marry Bishop. Her family has come up with a plan though. To kill Bishop, the president, and to take over their town again.
Now you know where this is going... books like this are pretty predictable but it doesn't mean I like them any less. I actually really enjoyed The Book of Ivy and I couldn't put it down the day I decided to read it. I really enjoyed Ivy's character and personality. Her family made her seem like she was weak and would not be able to fulfill her duty to kill Bishop but I knew she was stronger than they thought.
Bishop was a lovely character to read about. As the book went on, I started to like him more and more. I actually instantly liked him once he we introduced. I know you're supposed to hate him because he is the enemy of the narrator, but I could tell instantly by the way he acted, that he was not like his father. That he would win over Ivy and that there was a hidden meaning on why he waited to marry her and not her sister, Callie.
I really enjoyed reading about how Bishop and Ivy got to know each other more each day. How they would open up to each other even though they have no had that ability before this marriage. I could tell that Bishop wanted to get to know her right away. He never resented her for the forced marriage that was put on them like in some other books. Which usually makes it easier for the girl to do her job, but in this case, I think Ivy caved quicker than it would of been if he treated her bad.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it. I was interested the second I read the synopsis and I was not let down. The next book comes out in less than a year but I need it now! Can't wait to see what happens to Ivy and how Bishop will be in the next book. Pick it up!
