A review by bioteacherbooknerd
The Dividing Sky by Jill Tew

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so well done. I don’t think I have words for how much this book truly touched my soul. This book takes a look at so many things about being human, like emotion, connection and family. In this dystopian society displayed in the book cities are owned by a corporation & all humans living there are obsessed with productivity & are controlled by the corporate entity through drugs & money. But then one girl searching for a better life, Liv, goes on a journey that will change her life forever. Watching Liv and Adrian, who ends up on the journey with her, grow & change throughout this story was so special. Being away from the city they are truly able to tap into what it means to be human, which starts with connection & the beauty in small moments. I just cannot get over how much I loved this story. If you want a young adult science fiction novel based in a not so distant dystopian world, then this is for you.