Girl in the Arena

Girl in the Arena
by Lise Haines
Genre: YA
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Publication Date: October 13, 2009


Summary:

It’s a fight to the death—on live TV—when a gladiator’s daughter steps into the arena

Lyn is a neo-gladiator’s daughter, through and through. Her mother has made a career out of marrying into the high-profile world of televised blood sport, and the rules of the Gladiator Sports Association are second nature to their family. Always lend ineffable confidence to the gladiator. Remind him constantly of his victories. And most importantly: Never leave the stadium when your father is dying. The rules help the family survive, but rules—and the GSA—can also turn against you. When a gifted young fighter kills Lyn’s seventh father, he also captures Lyn’s dowry bracelet, which means she must marry him... For fans of The Hunger Games and Fight Club, Lise Haines’ debut novel is a mesmerizing look at a world addicted to violence—a modern world that’s disturbingly easy to imagine.

Book Review:
The main reason that I read this book was because of it's cover. The cover isn't really pretty, it's more intriguing. Anyways I really liked this book. I liked how it took the idea of gladiator fighting and brought it into the modern day world. Lyn is a strong capable young women, and she is forced into an arranged marriage by the Gladiator Sports Association when her 7th step father is killed. She lives her life by rules set by the GSA. When it comes to the ultimate test ,(an arranged marriage), of loyalty to the GSA Lyn proves that she has what it takes to push right back. I loved the story, mainly because I thought that it was sweetish. Though Lyn has to work past a lot of things she makes it. She loves her brother and will do anything to protect him. Overall a pretty good book. 


Rating: B