In "Branded" by Abi Ketner, the story unfolds in a dystopian society where individuals are marked by a brand that signifies their social status and sins. The protagonist, a girl named Lexi, grapples with her identity and the consequences of her past in a world that harshly judges those who bear the mark. As she navigates the challenges of love, betrayal, and survival, Lexi finds herself caught in a rebellion against the oppressive system. The romance with an enigmatic rebel adds tension and complexity to her journey, pushing her to confront her beliefs and the harsh realities around her. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Sinner, Sinners .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Tantor Audio .