Dividing Eden audiobook

I loved this book! I need the next installment asap to see where this series is going. This book has so a good deal of twists and turns, and a great mixture of characters to love and hate. It is a quick read but it really packs a punch!

Reign meets An Ember in the Ashes. That’s what I thought of this book. Reign is a TV series that had a lot of court intrigue, which Dividing Eden had a lot of which makes me understand why people never finished this book or rated it lowly if they did. I, however, loved this book. I’m a big fan of monarchial books and court intrigue. Naturally, I fell in love! An Ember in the Ashes comes into play when it came to the Trials the twins had to compete in to find out who will rule Eden because no one ruler can be name if there are two or more equal contenders–because, hello, they’re twins!I do have to point out that the synopsis only takes place around 100 pages into the book. So be warned. The first few chapters rely on world building and establishing the characters and their respective roles. Again, this makes me understand why people disliked this book. Latching on is hard if you’re not into juicy court intrigue or learning about the history of the universe of Eden. It’s not as action packed as the synopsis made it out to be. It’s detailed-oriented and did not fight its battles through brute force. They were fought through secrets, cunning, and scheming.Character-wise, I wasn’t that invested in them except for a few, namely Carys, Larkin, Errik, and Garret. Everyone else was either annoying or forgettable for me. We could see right through Imogen and it was clear that Andreus was a weak contender compared to his twin sister. I couldn’t find it in me to care or feel bad about them.The first half of Dividing Eden may be slow paced but I guarantee you that it will pick up really quickly especially near the ending! I was thinking of rating this book 4 stars but then that happened so it bumped it up to 5! The ending left much for me to anticipate so I can’t wait for Book 2!You can read this review on https://bookallure.com/2017/07/24/div... and many more!

About: Dividing Eden is a fiction novel written by Joelle Charbonneau. It will be published on 6/6/17 by Harper Teen, an imprint of Harper Collins, 336 pages. The genre is young adult fantasy. This book is intended for ages 13 and up, grades 8 and up. My Experience: I started reading Dividing Eden on 3/24/17 and finished it on 3/28/17. I enjoy reading this book. I like the start of it and the fantasy world. There were hints of magic toward the end of the book, but I wish there were more of it throughout the book. I do enjoy the lack of trust that requires Princess Carys and Prince Andreus to meet in secret for privacy and to seek secret passageways within the castle to avoid the guards. I like how the author introduces readers about the prince and princess each having their own secrets that they kept and slowly revealing it out. I like that this book brings in a new fantasy with the concept of windmills and the power to control the light for the kingdom and its citizens.This book has two point of views: Princess Carys and Prince Andreus, 17 years old twins where Princess Carys grows up protecting her brother Prince Andreus at all costs. They protect each other’s secrets and keep guard for each other. Their older brother Micah is the crowned King and often accompanied their father, King Ulron (Keeper of Virtues, Guardian of Light, Ruler of Eden) at court and out on the battlefield. The kingdom of Eden utilize windmills to provide light and believe in seers to foretold the future. Despite having a seer at the castle, seer Imogen failed to predict what’s to come. When Princess Carys and Prince Andreus found themselves having to compete against each other in sets of trials set by the high lords of Eden to take over the throne, they found their relationship is at risk. Concerns of who to trust and who is plotting against the throne are high risks.The plot, world building, and characters in this book are worth the read. I like Princess Carys. She questions and analyze situations. She’s a critical thinker. I’m not too fond for Prince Andreus much, despite him saving Max. I really like Errik and his witty conversations. I’m curious of what secrets Lord Garret and Errik have up their sleeves. I am looking forward to reading the sequel. The ending leave me in a bit of a cliffhanger. I could use a little bit more humor, magic, and a little bit more adrenaline rush due to the plotting and the secrets but overall, this book is worth the read and I do recommend it.Pro: secrets, who to trust, trials/challenges, good pacing, interesting plot, good ending twist, more than 1 POV, coverCon: not enough magic & adrenaline rush, xhelozi & adderton is weak in this storyI rate it 4.5 stars!***Disclaimer: Many thanks to the author Joelle Charbonneau, publisher Harper Teen, and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and review. Please assured that my opinions are honest.xoxo, Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com

Trigger Warnings: panic attacks, relapse (alcohol), anxiety, parental abuse, alcoholism, and abuse.THIS REVIEW AND OTHERS ARE ON MY BLOG - CLICK HERE TO CHECK THEM OUTR A M B L EDividing Eden wasn’t really a book I was excited to read. That’s strange to write considering I really enjoyed it. But, I started it at the beginning of the year and put it down. My best friend pushed through and loved it but at that time the concept was lost on me. Now, I fell in love with it.I was a tad turned off by some of the concepts throughout, but that was purely because of my own life experiences. This is mainly the alcoholism that one of the main characters suffer with. Considering the close perspective we get of both twins through their POV’s it was difficult to read at times.The concept of this book is what really encaptures me though. A pair of siblings fighting for a throne and neither will win at the end? Since this is a series I figure that last part of that will be made further in the series, for now, I am entrapped with it completely. This book really brings forth familial ties, friendship ties and how your choices can lead to your failure.It’s a bit difficult to talk about this book in my ramble section because I feel saying too much will give away too many things that happen in this book. I was just completely unable to put this book down despite the fact it did take me a few days to read.P L O TA challenge between siblings for a throne with strange relationships woven into the story is what Dividing Eden is ultimately about. Carys and Andreus are happy to live their lives with their struggles and let their older brother take over the thrown. That is until their older brother and father are murdered leaving the pair to compete in trials to achieve succession to make sure a rival does not gain the throne. However, at the end of these trials, one of the twins will die.Interwoven into this is the fact that upon the birth of the twins they were informed that Andreus was cursed, his struggles to breathe through his youth highlighted this. It was decided that this would be hidden in order to protect him. So, who really wants a cursed king on the throne?Honestly, it was really interesting. My only problem was that it took a while to really work into the plot. We get to know the characters until around 40% where this challenge takes off. It also is as if we’re not exactly meant to root for either of the twins. In their own right, they both felt like some kind of anti-hero who would bring doom to Eden.I’m very excited to see how Joelle Charbonneau continues the plot in the upcoming books. The ending of this particular one leaves many possibilities to come.C H A R A C T E R S#C A R Y S Carys really isn’t the ‘typical’ kind of princess either. She isn’t happy to sit around but instead took it upon herself to learn the art of weaponry in order to protect her brother and her kingdom. This gets her in a tad of trouble throughout the course when people wonder why a princess who is meant to have more skill in embroidery has the ability to perfectly kill an assassin.Carys had to be my favourite of the twins if I had to pick one. I found her struggles and panic to be written well into the narrative. I really enjoyed her perspective and typically groaned when I had to read an Andreus chapter.Her dedication to her brother was admirable. I have never read a sister who cares more for her siblings than Carys did for Andreus, a character who in my belief really didn’t deserve that dedication.#A N D R E U S Andreus is the definition of a pampered prince. Until the death of his brother, he isn’t really expected to do much. When he is, his sister takes the fall and the beating for him. He is happy to run around the court sleeping his way through the women, including brother’s fiancee.I definitely hated Andreus. It has been a while since I’ve read a character who was so easily manipulated and, well, terrible. I presume he was meant to be the anti-hero of this book and make us truly try to realise how someone’s personality can change. But, I found him to be a bit daft and want him to die within the trials. The way he treated his sister, especially, pissed me off.One scenario I need to talk about, I promise this isn’t a big spoiler but if you want to go in knowing nothing skip to my overall section. Andreus is about to screw something up (I can’t remember what) so Carys steps in to make sure she is reprimanded for his actions. She is taken up to a tower and whipped. When she finally goes back to her rooms she expects Andreus to be there to help take care of her, as he always is since it was his fault. This time? He’s not. Where is he? Screwing his dead brother’s fiancee. What a real treat.O V E R A L LOverall, despite my hatred for Andreus I really did enjoy this book. It really helped pull me out of the slump I have been facing since reading Zenith by Lindsay Cummings and Sasha Alsberg (review on my blog, it’s a rant). Dividing Eden wasn’t exactly the best book either, so if you do choose to pick this up have low expectations. It was simply a fun and enjoyable read.

Reseña completa -> https://thewordsofbooks.blogspot.com/...Woooo... pues me ha gustado mucho, y vaya tensión durante todo el final.Como el ansia de poder, las mentiras y traiciones pueden hacer cambiar a una persona. Personajes que evolucionan y crecen hasta el punto de que no sabes si quererlos u odiarlos. ¡Necesito el segundo!

I NEED THE NEXT BOOKI loved Carys's character from the beginning she is an amazing person who is devoted to protecting her brother no matter how it pains her. On the other hand I hated her brother by the 4th chapter- hated himAgain I felt like the blurb should have been a little more vague but I loved the plot of the story.I loved the ending of the book and I look forward to all that will be revealed in the next book and since nearly everyone has secrets I am eager to learn about them.(view spoiler)[I KNEW ANDREUS WOULD BE A BAD PERSON. At the first trial his attitude toward Carys and that ungratefulness (argh I hate him) after everything she did for him- she was whipped and he doesn't even help her instead he's with Imogen GOD HE DISGUSTS ME.I find Lord Errik interesting and I look forward to getting to know him. Now, Lord Garret is another story I'm not sure what to make of him other than that he knows a lot of information he's not going to reveal anytime soon...at least I think that.Anyway, I loved this book and it gets 5 stars from me. (hide spoiler)]

You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight This is going to be a really short review, and here's why: I liked this book a lot while reading it. Carys and Andreus were quite different characters, and I loved that I never could completely tell who I was supposed to be rooting for. I loved that they had to compete for the crown, and I loved the idea of games and betrayals and all that good stuff. There was romance involved too, of course. I read it really quickly, because I was excited to know what would happen next. Thing is, when I was done, it didn't leave a lasting impression- in fact, I had to skim through it just to remember the characters' names and such. But, even so, I enjoyed the book and will most definitely be looking forward to the sequel. I just simply don't have a ton to say about it- but that's okay sometimes, right?Bottom Line: A solid fantasy with a host of secrets, challenges, politics, and fighting. I'll be quite looking forward to the sequel! *Copy provided by publisher for review

3.75/5 sterrenOndanks dat de eerste 1/3 van het boek bijna niks gebeurde, was het toch ook nog spannend en tof!Recensie verschijnt 4 sept op www.myperfectbooklife.blogspot.nl

I had the book cover set as my cell wallpaper, ready to be shown to anyone I see. And I seriously did that to everyone I hung out with, not that they appreciated it half as much as I did - and still do. I just can't stop gushing about this cover - it doesn't have the most intricate or interesting color scheme, it's basically a glistening black and white sort of color scheme, but damn do my eyeballs get anchored every time I look at it. I can stare all day and not mind. I give my admiration with total abandon. And that's just for the book cover alone.So a novella is expected to be published at October 10 this year: Into the Garden: A Dividing Eden Novella. Only approximately 2 months to go, a significantly lesser waiting time compared to next releases of other series, but dear heavens does it still feel like forever.Impact: 10%Writing: 45%Characters: 10%Plot: 20%Setting: 20%Overall: 91%RATING: 4.55 stars[WARNING FOR THE SPOILER-SENSITIVE]Joelle Charbonneau truly is a wonderful storyteller. It is obvious through her writing, the original, creative, and enigmatic plot along with all its elements, the convincingly conniving, dark, flawed, and broken characters, and the grotesque setting - new, different, foreboding.The book stirred so many feelings within me. I have been told that twins are special siblings, with a stronger bond compared to non-twins. In a book filled with prophecies and the magnificent power of light, I believe it. Carys and Andreus stuck together all these years, with Andreus trying to hide his curse of a sickness and Carys always ready to throw herself in front of anything, prepared even to risk her life, to protect Andreus. Not to mention Carys's twisted dependence on the Tears of Midnight, a drug to nullify her pain.The rift between them that was created after King Ulron and Micah's death induced in me such conflicting feelings. I was royally irritated, agitated, helpless, and out of breath. Most of all I was gutted. GUTTED. This book broke my heart. I swear, I am in pieces right now. Everything that happened was just so sad.I do not know how the book managed to shatter my soul since, personally, the writing emanated a high-and-mighty vibe that the story felt ancient, distant. The way the story was told, I was reminded of the feelings I feel when I listen to singers overdoing songs with runs and belted notes - detached, like looking at blurry images through impressively thick glass panes. Still I was flooded with an overwhelming sympathy. Perhaps these emotions were all caused by the characters' circumstances.Andreus and his softness - so naive, so easily-swayed, so blinded by kind words and desire, so jealous and greedy, so weak. And I could not blame him. With all his weakness he is blameless. His only mistake was to fall hopelessly in love with that wretched Imogen.And Carys. Poor Carys. I admire her deeply. Words aren't enough for how great a character I think she is.This book is so special. The beginning was already a masterpiece. The initial mysteries were the right amount - the entire book a divine melee of questions and answers, slowly dripping out satiating drops of entertainment for my hunger. Each character has a mask, layered with plans of personal gain or personal thirst for justice and righteousness. I did not know who to trust (well, Imogen was an exception. I hated her from the first). The political intrigue was lovely. It was something that felt alive. It was a gloriously agitating guessing game all throughout.(I do have to say though, besides being tall, having white fur, claws, sharp teeth, and a tendency to hunt in the dark, I still don't know what a Xhelozi is.)

RESEÑA COMPLETA EN EL BLOG: https://bookstwins.wordpress.com/2018...4,5/5El libro nos introduce al reino de Eden donde el rey y el príncipe heredero al trono son asesinado, por lo que Carys y Andreus, gemelos, próximos en la línea sucesoria deberán someterse a una serie de pruebas para ganarse el trono.Carys y Andreus son muy unidos, saben que siempre van a estar para el otro. Cuando nacieron, el Adivino, un personaje muy importante en el reino, advirtió que uno tendría una maldición que haría que todo Eden cayera en la oscuridad mientras que el otro gemelo sería el “camino” hacia la luz, aunque nadie en el reino ni en el castillo sabe de esta maldición.La historia en si es bastante completa, tenemos la intriga de que es la maldición que posee uno de los gemelos, además de complots en contra de estos por la sucesión al trono que nos hará dudar de cada personaje, y la traición más ASQUEROSA que puede sufrir una persona como es la de su propia sangre.Un punto a favor o en contra dependiendo de los gustos de cada uno es el romance, tiene muy poco y solo se nos introduce, espero, para el próximo libro.La NARRACIÓN esta bien, no me pareció excepcional. En las primeras 100 hojas más o menos es poco lo que sucede pero aun así se lee rápido y no aburre. Luego el libro agarra un ritmo más intenso llevándonos hasta un final totalmente abierto que nos deja picando para el segundo libro.Y es por eso que el FINAL es la mejor parte sin lugar a dudas, se descubren las “verdaderas” intenciones y lados de cada personaje, principal y secundario.En resumen le pondría en una escala goodreads 3,5 quizás 4 estrellas sobre 5. Tiene una buena idea, los personajes son sorpresivos y aunque hubo cosas bastantes obvias y flojas la historia promete mucho para su segunda parte.

Reseña completa: https://letraslibrosymas.blogspot.com...¡Mi primera lectura del año y que maravilla! "Reino dividido" es la primera parte de la bilogía Dividing Eden escrita por Joelle Charbonneau -autora de la maravillosa trilogía "Las pruebas"-. Unos libros de fantasía y luchas de poder con una ambientación medieval/progresista muy original y que resulta muy pero que muy adictiva. El mundo donde se desarrolla la historia me ha gustado, tiene puntos bastante novedosos y la autora aprovecha los primeros capítulos para que nos hagamos una idea tanto del sitio como de los personajes o las políticas que lo rigen, aunque para ser sincera no me hubiera importado que se entretuviera un poco más en contarnos detalles de cómo funciona todo o de la historia del reino. En cuanto a la trama, tenemos muchas intrigas, confabulaciones de palacio y secretos que rodean a nuestros protagonistas, también hay algo de fantasía/magia que supongo tendrá más importancia en el siguiente libro, un pequeño toque de romance y por supuesto acción.

I absolutely loved this book the first time I read this as well as the second time around. The plot and all the twists and turns are great. There were a few plot twists that you could see coming though. I thought the writing was great and it was consistent throughout the story. And the world building was fantastic, I could easily picture it because of all the information that is presented about the kingdom and the court. As well as the history of Eden was very interesting. I also loved Carys, and the first time I read this I was not surprised in the least that her brother became one of the ‘bad guys’. Also, the relationship I really liked because it showed that Carys doesn’t become attached to Errik instantly and that she can grow on her own. I was hooked from beginning to end with this book, and it had me feeling everything with Carys. She was so easy to connect and relate to, that made it really easy to get invested in the story.

Reino dividido, primera parte de la bilogía "Reino dividido" de Joelle Charbonneau. Esta primera toma de contacto con la historia ha sido muy intensa y buena al mismo tiempo, sus personajes van evolucionando a grandes rasgos, aunque también cambian de manera radical, por lo que terminan siendo personajes completamente diferentes. Carys es mi favorita, por su garra y su lucha, pero sobretodo por el amor incondicional que tiene por su hermano Andreus a pesar de todas las barreras que están en su contra. El desenlace final es completamente inesperado, en ningún momento esperaba ese giro de 360º, aún así me ha fascinado por completo y ya tengo ganas de que publiquen el siguiente. 4,5/5 estrellas