The Chosen One

Kyra's father has three wives and countless children living in trailers on th eedge of a polygamist compound. Life is mostly good for Kyra until she is ordered by the prophet to marry her middle aged uncle, who already has several wives. The order threatens to uncover Kyra's forbidden visits to the county bookmobile and Joshua, a boy she loves. Dark and chilling, this novel is easily young adult despite Kyra's age because of the subject matter, which includes infant abuse and other violence. At the same time, Willams builds a touching and sweet portrayal of the love and relationships shared within the family.