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Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau
5.0
4.5 stars.
I loved this book. It’s full of love, betrayal, secrets, and lies. It tells the story of the royal family in Eden, and the curse that haunts them. The city is supported by windmills which give it power and light. The one place always lit is the palace. Yet, after a weakness is exploited it goes dark, and foreshadows the end of the happiness unity of Eden.
The main characters are the twins Caerys and Andreus; Prince and Princess of Eden. The perspective changes throughout the story giving the reader a view of how the siblings see themselves and their actions, and how they interpret each others.
In the beginning of the novel they have a strong relationship in which they protect each other from everything else in live. Caerys especially makes tons of sacrifices for her twin. The main reason for such sisterly love is her brother’s supposed curse. While suspense builds up throughout the novel eventually it’s revealed that Andreus simple only has a breathing problem. But, both siblings try to remain hidden when it comes to their people, by showing the court only what they want to see. The twins only show their true selves to each other.
They’re lives change forever when their father, the King, and their older brother, the heir, is killed. After finding out about the horrible loss Andreus starts to have an episode (panic attack?) because of his “curse”. Caerys distracts the public in order to protect her brother. In the process she disobeys her mother. She get 3 lashes, and in return she gets nothing. Andreus doesn’t even come to check on his injured sister! Instead he “comforting” Lady Imogen, a seer who was supposed to marry his, since diseased, older brother.
Not only is Caerys constantly worrying about an ungrateful brother, but she is also worrying about her own demons, including an addiction problem started by her own mother.
After their mother fails so be crowned Queen due to madness the twins must compete against each other for a crown that neither admits they want. Throughout the trial Caerys does her best to help her brother to win the crown, and in return he falls for the lies spewing for Lady Imogen’s lips. Even as Caerys continues to protect her brother he becomes more and more adverse. As Andreus proceeds to betray his sister, Caerys continues protecting him, and even reveals her own closely guarded secrets to save his life. More veiled truths come to light about the curse, and the reality about king and crown prince's’ death.
This novel is well written and addicting! I couldn’t put the book down, and the ending is suspenseful enough that I NEED to read the second one. It doesn’t have very much romance, but I can see the potential for a love triangle in the next book. I highly recommend it if you like a strong female character who can take care of herself and babysit her brother at the same time.
I loved this book. It’s full of love, betrayal, secrets, and lies. It tells the story of the royal family in Eden, and the curse that haunts them. The city is supported by windmills which give it power and light. The one place always lit is the palace. Yet, after a weakness is exploited it goes dark, and foreshadows the end of the happiness unity of Eden.
The main characters are the twins Caerys and Andreus; Prince and Princess of Eden. The perspective changes throughout the story giving the reader a view of how the siblings see themselves and their actions, and how they interpret each others.
In the beginning of the novel they have a strong relationship in which they protect each other from everything else in live. Caerys especially makes tons of sacrifices for her twin. The main reason for such sisterly love is her brother’s supposed curse. While suspense builds up throughout the novel eventually it’s revealed that Andreus simple only has a breathing problem. But, both siblings try to remain hidden when it comes to their people, by showing the court only what they want to see. The twins only show their true selves to each other.
They’re lives change forever when their father, the King, and their older brother, the heir, is killed. After finding out about the horrible loss Andreus starts to have an episode (panic attack?) because of his “curse”. Caerys distracts the public in order to protect her brother. In the process she disobeys her mother. She get 3 lashes, and in return she gets nothing. Andreus doesn’t even come to check on his injured sister! Instead he “comforting” Lady Imogen, a seer who was supposed to marry his, since diseased, older brother.
Not only is Caerys constantly worrying about an ungrateful brother, but she is also worrying about her own demons, including an addiction problem started by her own mother.
After their mother fails so be crowned Queen due to madness the twins must compete against each other for a crown that neither admits they want. Throughout the trial Caerys does her best to help her brother to win the crown, and in return he falls for the lies spewing for Lady Imogen’s lips. Even as Caerys continues to protect her brother he becomes more and more adverse. As Andreus proceeds to betray his sister, Caerys continues protecting him, and even reveals her own closely guarded secrets to save his life. More veiled truths come to light about the curse, and the reality about king and crown prince's’ death.
This novel is well written and addicting! I couldn’t put the book down, and the ending is suspenseful enough that I NEED to read the second one. It doesn’t have very much romance, but I can see the potential for a love triangle in the next book. I highly recommend it if you like a strong female character who can take care of herself and babysit her brother at the same time.