The Revolution of Ivy

Gr 9 Up—In The Book of Ivy (Entangled Teen, 2014), readers were introduced to Ivy Westfall and the dictatorial world ruled by her family's rival—the Lattimers—that she grew up in. When she is named to marry Bishop Lattimer, the president's son, her family encourages her to assassinate him as a power play to return the Westfalls to power. Unfortunately, Ivy ends up falling in love instead. The Revolution of Ivy opens with the girl now branded a traitor and forced to survive outside the fence of her former home in a barren wasteland. Luckily, she meets up with Caleb and Ash, two new allies who help her learn how to survive. When Ivy is reunited with Bishop, she has to face the consequences of her actions and prepare for the Westfalls to summit with the Lattimers. Ivy is a strong female lead, while Bishop is a well-developed character who is more than just eye candy. Hand this underrated duology to fans of dystopians.