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The Chosen

Taran Matharu
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The Chosen

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Taran Matharu

The Chosen

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

The Chosen by Taran Matharu follows Cade, a teenager who finds himself in an ancient world filled with danger and mystery. The narrative explores his journey to survive, uncover secrets, and understand his place in this unfamiliar environment. Cade must team up with diverse individuals to navigate through challenges and find the way back home.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Mysterious

Exciting

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,147 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Chosen by Taran Matharu offers an engaging mix of fantasy and adventure, captivating readers with its imaginative world-building and intense action sequences. Positive feedback highlights the diverse characters and creative plot. Critiques focus on pacing issues and complex world details that may overwhelm some readers. Overall, it succeeds in drawing fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Chosen?

The ideal reader for Taran Matharu's The Chosen enjoys fast-paced fantasy with underdog heroes, parallel to fans of Pierce Brown's Red Rising series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians. They appreciate worlds blending modern and magical elements, complete with adventure and coming-of-age themes.

4.2

4,147 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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