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Dividing Eden Kindle Edition

by Joelle Charbonneau (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From the author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas.

Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.

But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option—to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom.

As sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe—from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family.

With their country and their hearts divided, Carys and Andreus will discover exactly what each will do to win the crown. How long before suspicion takes hold and the thirst for power leads to the ultimate betrayal?

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  6. Publication date
    June 6, 2017
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up—As the youngest members of the royal family of Eden, 17-year-old twins Carys and Andreus do not expect that either of them will ever become their kingdom's monarch. However, when tragic events leave Eden without a ruler, the two unprepared siblings are forced to participate in a series of trials to determine who will be the successor to the throne. Carys is sure that nothing could ever break the special bond she has with her brother, but it doesn't take long for secrets, jealousy, and betrayal to come between them. Charbonneau establishes the strong connection between Carys and Andreus early on, leading readers to feel invested in their relationship. While romance plays a role in the plot, familial relations remain the chief focus here. The narrative is split to include each twin's point of view, and individual personalities and motivations are fairly well developed throughout. Toward the end of the story, one sibling's disappointing actions feel out of character, and the conflict is rushed, despite Charbonneau's best efforts to lay groundwork. Weak world-building and limited secondary character development are likely to leave readers with lots of questions, which will hopefully be answered in the next installment. VERDICT Despite some flaws, the trendy plot—filled with royal intrigue, romance, and a dangerous competition—is sure to make this new fantasy series a popular choice in middle and high school libraries. Hand this one to fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kiera Cass, and Evelyn Skye.—Liz Overberg, Zionsville Community High School, IN

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“Charbonneau’s skill as a thriller writer will hook readers as the tension between the siblings grows and the Trial of Succession rushes towards an explosive end... This new fantasy will give them plenty to sink their teeth into.” (Booklist)

“A fast-paced read that teens antsy to untangle the mystery will devour...hand to teens looking for a thought-provoking, timely thriller.” (Booklist)

PRAISE FOR JOELLE CHARBONNEAU: “The rising tension, skillfully executed scenarios, and rich characterizations all contribute to an exciting story bound to capture readers’ imaginations. . . . Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Charbonneau delivers a tightly paced thriller packed with enough tension to keep teens hooked until the dramatic finale.” (School Library Journal)

“The trendy plot—filled with royal intrigue, romance, and a dangerous competition—is sure to make this new fantasy series a popular choice... Hand this one to fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kiera Cass, and Evelyn Skye.” (School Library Journal)

“The siblings are complex characters, weighted down by their respective heartaches and issues, and their skeptical views on the world feel realistic... there’s a lot to like about this messed up, lush, and dark world.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“Charbonneau has created an elegantly organized plot. . . The tension and conflict will have readers at the edge of their seats as the imagery and complexities of the characters and plot design are exposed.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))

“Joelle Charbonneau made test-taking terrifying in her best-selling trilogy, The Testing. Now, she turns her dystopian eye towards social networks and teens’ wishes in Need.” (EW.com)

“Fast-paced and full of crosses and double-crosses, right to the cliffhanger ending.” (Booklist)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LZ3TXPN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTeen; Reprint edition (June 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1124 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 245 ratings

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Joelle Charbonneau

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Joelle Charbonneau is a storyteller at heart. She has performed in a variety of operas, musical theatre and children's theatre productions across the Chicagoland area. In addition to her stage work, Joelle has also performed with several bands and worked as a solo performer.

While Joelle is happy to perform for an audience, she is equally delighted to teach private voice lessons and use her experience from the stage to create compelling characters in her books. She is the author of the NY Times and USA Today Best Selling THE TESTING TRILOGY (The Testing, Independent Study and Graduation Day), the social media thriller NEED, the fantasy thriller DIVIDING EDEN as well as the Rebecca Robbins (Minotaur Books), the Glee Club Paige Marshall (Berkley) mysteries. Her books have been nominated for the Agatha and Anthony Awards as well as listed on the YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and nominated for the YALSA Top Ten books for 2014.

To learn more, visit Joelle at her website: www.joellecharbonneau.com

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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These were a total cover buy for me. I can’t remember if I even read the synopsis prior to purchasing but I love the covers!The story was engaging and the premise was unique so I was curious how it was going to play out. It follows a royal family where two twins have to compete in trials to become the new leader. It is full of deceit, mistrust, treachery, and betrayal. Plus talk about a completely disfunctional family! The biggest question in these books is who can you trust? The world-building was fantastic as well. Definitely recommend these YA books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2017
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Wow! Wow! Wow!

I was so excited for this book to come out. So excited in fact that I pre ordered it in hard cover, audiobook and a digital copy. I wanted to be able to read this book whenever and wherever I wanted. I did exactly that. I started with the digital copy and switched it around to get the full effect. I loved the narrator that was chosen and she did a great job. I could have easily listened to the entire thing. Now look at this cover. Isn't it gorgeous? It is eye catching and easy to stare at it. I just want to put a huge poster of it on my wall because it is that gorgeous.

I've been a huge fan of this author for quite awhile. I stumbled upon The Testing series and knew that I was going to be a fan for life. I adore fantasy and this is just well written. The character development was spot on and it was addicting. It is tense and pretty heavy. There are topics that are heavy and rarely touched on. It was refreshing to read but also hard to read at the same time. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I'm chomping at the bit to find out what happens next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting New Fantasy Story from Joelle Charbonneau
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
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Actual rating 3.5 stars

When I saw Joelle Charbonneau was writing a new series/duology, I immediately added it to my TBR pile. I was a big fan of her previous series, The Testing, and I liked her writing style so this was an automatic must-read for me. Fortunately, I enjoyed it just as much! While very different from Ms. Charbonneau's previous trilogy, Dividing Eden will hook you just the same. I honestly never wanted to put this book down because I was that intrigued! While it was a bit predictable, it definitely didn't disappoint.

This story follows Carys and Andreus, a brother and sister team who will go to great lengths for each other and know each other better than they know themselves. I loved the dynamic they had in the beginning of the story. However, 2 unfortunate deaths begin to drive a wedge between them that slowly grows wider and wider as the story progresses. As Andreus spirals further and further into madness, Carys is left wondering what has become of her brother and is desperate to find a way to bring him back to her. While the plot of the story is relatively simple, there are many layers to this story that have yet to be discovered. This was a great introduction to the world while still keeping an excellent pace. There was never a time when the story felt bogged down by too much detail. Ms. Charbonneau begins to hint at a magical element that will be incorporated into the story, which I'm greatly looking forward to! This aspect will just add yet another awesome layer to this duology.

I truly loved Carys as one of our lead characters. Told in alternating POVs between Carys and Andreus, I feel like Carys is the automatic standout. She is willing to do anything to ensure her brother's safety. She has no desire to sit on the throne (even though she has just as much of a right as Andreus does), but she wants to be by his side while Andreus is there. When the competition starts, I loved that she came up with a plan to guarantee each siblings' safety...but alas, plans don't always work out. I was rooting for Carys the entire novel, and it broke my heart to see her affected as much as she was as she watched Andreus become a person she never thought possible. Andreus' POV was very interesting as well, but for a different reason. While I didn't particularly like his character (which you really aren't supposed to haha), I found his perspective fascinating. I feel like there is more going on with him and maybe he even has some magical powers himself that are being manifested as his mysterious "illness." Imogen, a seer for the kingdom (who may or may not be a fraud), got under his skin and personally I was hoping something would happen to her character because I hated her.

One of the things that did make me lower my rating was that I wish the magical element would have been incorporated a little more in this novel. It's hinted at several times throughout, but nothing is fully confirmed (with the exception of 1 scene). I know that this will obviously play a larger role in the next novel, but I wish it was a bit more fleshed out now. Additionally, unless I am right and there is something more going on with Andreus, his "madness" seemed to be a bit too sudden. It honestly was like one scene he was okay and then the next he was cruel and merciless. I hope this will be explained more in the next book as well, but for now it seemed too drastic of a change in a short period of time.

I would highly recommend this book if you are a fan of the fantasy genre or Joelle Charbonneau. I thought her writing improved from her previous series, and she has crafted an excellent new world. ...one I never wanted leave. She has set up the next book (or perhaps even the rest of a series) perfectly, and there is plenty of room for world-building and characterization in the upcoming novel/s. I am very intrigued as to where Carys and Andreus' story will go!

Happy reading :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Joelle created this magical world and I was completely swept up in it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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Joelle created this magical world and I was completely swept up in it.

The dynamics between Carys and Andreus felt so spot on for twins. I was so happy to read a twin book that got it right. I have only found one other so far that taped into that bond but also how the bond can be cracked. In my experience as a twin we love each other more but we also hate each other more. It is like all feeling and emotions are stronger and Joelle shows that.

The ending will leave you wanting more and needing to know what will happen next. This is a must read for fantasy fans.
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CherylTegan
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but not great
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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It started off well, but waned in the middle. It became a little easy to predict, was repetitive, and one of the characters became disappointing. The end was 'ok' and the book was interesting, the world was creative, but overall it wasn't as good as I expected.
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Lisa Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars Dividing Eden
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020
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Again, another FABULOUS book by Joelle Charbonneau. I am never disappointed. As someone who has been reading since the beginning I am always so excited to find time to continue my journey to read all of her books!!! Always AMAZING!!!!
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Mr. Thomas A. Mckewen
4.0 out of 5 stars Ok read which gets much stronger towards the end
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
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Once you get past the fact that everybody wants to kill to get the crown you can form an opinion as to who you want to barrack for as these characters all have something bad about them. I did find that in reading this book I kept feeling like I had read it before but I think it is just very similar to other books I have read.

The characters aren't very lovable and there is not much action in the book but if you like political story lines you will love this one for it's plots and back stabbing.

The ending feels like the next book will be much stronger and perhaps develop the characters more as people than as political players. I gave it a 4 star because of the ending which I felt strengthened the book greatly.
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C. D. Cruise
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful book with a captivating plot and characters. This ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017
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Masterful book with a captivating plot and characters. This book is filled with twists that keep the reading jumping at every turn of the page!
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Jill Neargarder
5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful who you choose to trust, you never know for sure who all the players are and which ones are loyal and which ones are not.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
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Very well written and keeps you guessing with all the twists. You have to read the next book to find out for sure.
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Carlos Robledo
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Reviewed in Mexico on August 10, 2020
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When I start reading the book, it didn't convince me at all, but near the half of it I started to love it! It also includes a novella, which is great. I'm looking forward to the next book.
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CJC
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2019
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Really good book. Not many books' plots surprise me as there seem to follow a pattern but this one is written slightly differently and is unexpected (in a good way).
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