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Books of Eva #2
Boundary
In this exhilarating sequel, Eva is a beacon of hope and vengeance in a dark new world, from the author of Relic.
After becoming the first female Archon in Aerie's history, Eva finds herself in the halls of power and betrothed to Jasper, one of her competitors from the Testing. But she is further than ever from Lukas, the Boundary man who helped her train, and taught her the truth about the relics from the old world. In the eyes of his people, who are outcasts from Aerie, Eva is the chosen one . . .
Caught between two worlds and two men, Eva is sent on her first excavation as an Archon. Underneath the ice of the Frozen Shores lies the Genesis, the vessel of the Founders. And in its mysterious chambers, Eva will discover forbidden fictions cloaked as truth that could lead her to her twin brother's killer—and bring society crashing down around her . . .
"Evokes similarities to milestone end-of-the-world tales such as Sheri Tepper's mind-bending The Gate to Women's Country and S. M. Stirling's very satisfying series, The Change. They all immerse readers in an otherworldly environment where the usual social rules are upended in hard-to-survive ways." —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Terrell has created a unique dystopian novel set in the future, but where the people of the New North live by almost medieval rules and standards. Eva, ever the rule-following young maiden, is struggling with learning the truth about the past and how it fits into her and her people's future." —Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
After becoming the first female Archon in Aerie's history, Eva finds herself in the halls of power and betrothed to Jasper, one of her competitors from the Testing. But she is further than ever from Lukas, the Boundary man who helped her train, and taught her the truth about the relics from the old world. In the eyes of his people, who are outcasts from Aerie, Eva is the chosen one . . .
Caught between two worlds and two men, Eva is sent on her first excavation as an Archon. Underneath the ice of the Frozen Shores lies the Genesis, the vessel of the Founders. And in its mysterious chambers, Eva will discover forbidden fictions cloaked as truth that could lead her to her twin brother's killer—and bring society crashing down around her . . .
"Evokes similarities to milestone end-of-the-world tales such as Sheri Tepper's mind-bending The Gate to Women's Country and S. M. Stirling's very satisfying series, The Change. They all immerse readers in an otherworldly environment where the usual social rules are upended in hard-to-survive ways." —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Terrell has created a unique dystopian novel set in the future, but where the people of the New North live by almost medieval rules and standards. Eva, ever the rule-following young maiden, is struggling with learning the truth about the past and how it fits into her and her people's future." —Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2014
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About the author
Heather Terrell
16 books421 followersHeather Terrell is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College with a focus in History and Art History, and a cum laude graduate of the Boston University School of Law. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.
Heather is the author of The Chrysalis and The Map Thief, which will appear in more than ten countries, as well as Brigid of Kildare. She turned her hand to young adult fiction with the Fallen Angel series, and continues it with the upcoming series The Books of Eva. The first book in the series -- Relic -- releases in October 2013.
Heather is the author of The Chrysalis and The Map Thief, which will appear in more than ten countries, as well as Brigid of Kildare. She turned her hand to young adult fiction with the Fallen Angel series, and continues it with the upcoming series The Books of Eva. The first book in the series -- Relic -- releases in October 2013.
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December 6, 2014
Review also found at http://kristineandterri.blogspot.ca/2...
** I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher Soho via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review**
I must add my disclaimer here. When I requested this title I did not realize that it was book two of a series. This could impact some of my comprehension of what occurred in the book. That being said I did enjoy this read.
This was a story about a girl on a quest to find the truth. Although it takes place in a futuristic world the underlying theme can be understood anywhere. I enjoyed how Eva was a strong character willing to bend the rules in her journey to find out what happened to her brother.
There was a love triangle at play here that I think the first book would have shed more light on. I didn't quite understand how both boys played in to the mix of the story. I found myself wishing I had read the first book so that I could feel the connection Eva had with each of the characters.
Overall I really enjoyed this read. It was a nice light YA read. I would recommend that folks read the first book and then pick this one up
** I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher Soho via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review**
I must add my disclaimer here. When I requested this title I did not realize that it was book two of a series. This could impact some of my comprehension of what occurred in the book. That being said I did enjoy this read.
This was a story about a girl on a quest to find the truth. Although it takes place in a futuristic world the underlying theme can be understood anywhere. I enjoyed how Eva was a strong character willing to bend the rules in her journey to find out what happened to her brother.
There was a love triangle at play here that I think the first book would have shed more light on. I didn't quite understand how both boys played in to the mix of the story. I found myself wishing I had read the first book so that I could feel the connection Eva had with each of the characters.
Overall I really enjoyed this read. It was a nice light YA read. I would recommend that folks read the first book and then pick this one up
June 30, 2015
An apparently rare bird in today's publishing world - a two book series versus a trilogy or multiple book series. At least that is how this book felt when it ended. No cliff-hanger. Resolution with just a whiff of conflict to open the trilogy door if the author so chooses.
August 4, 2017
This review will cover content that happens in both the first and second book FYI.
I am quite unhappy with this series.
I liked the idea for this series. An arctic survival and "what do we do if the world floods" plot line was intriguing.
As I reas however I was disappointed with the execution. The writing style was not my favorite and I struggled to suspend my disbelief when it came to some of Eva's choices. HOWEVER those are all a matter of personal preference.
The one thing I can not abide with this book is the fact that Eamon is randomly alive at the end. According to the phrases and descriptions in the prologue of the first book, the kid falls off a cliff!! There is even a sinister 'You were not meant to make it this far' (paraphrasing) exchange just before said individual causes him to fall.
My question is why get that specific if the Eamon was not going to die? Why did that conversation/threat even happen if he didn't die? Was it just so they could have a clear conscience when telling Eva's family that he did die?
Nope. I'm pretty sure it was just there to trick the reader. And that bugs me y'all.
I am quite unhappy with this series.
I liked the idea for this series. An arctic survival and "what do we do if the world floods" plot line was intriguing.
As I reas however I was disappointed with the execution. The writing style was not my favorite and I struggled to suspend my disbelief when it came to some of Eva's choices. HOWEVER those are all a matter of personal preference.
The one thing I can not abide with this book is the fact that Eamon is randomly alive at the end. According to the phrases and descriptions in the prologue of the first book, the kid falls off a cliff!! There is even a sinister 'You were not meant to make it this far' (paraphrasing) exchange just before said individual causes him to fall.
My question is why get that specific if the Eamon was not going to die? Why did that conversation/threat even happen if he didn't die? Was it just so they could have a clear conscience when telling Eva's family that he did die?
Nope. I'm pretty sure it was just there to trick the reader. And that bugs me y'all.
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October 4, 2023
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first book because it was set mostly in the town instead of the wilderness. The ending felt a little rushed, almost like originally 3 books were planned but then it was cut down to 2. It was still pretty enjoyable and I liked reading about Eva's academic investigation. It was really interesting to read this series (which features Eva going through texts to learn about hidden or untold stories about the past) while knowing the author has gone on to write historical fiction under the name Marie Benedict I recently heard her speak and I found a lot of parallels between what she said drew her to historical fiction and Eva's motives. I'm really glad I picked up these books.
October 3, 2017
Well done. A nice easy read for an adult....a good read for a youngster.
January 19, 2019
OMG! The book was good. If you didn't get all of the Biblical references, you haven't enjoyed the book's full potential.
July 5, 2025
2.5 stars
August 27, 2025
it was ok.
January 2, 2016
I've honestly given up on this one. The majority of the first book was good and it made me want to continue reading the series. However, the last chapter of the last book left me caucious about reading Boundary because I was worried that the same problems would occur in the sequel. And annoyingly enough, they did, along with several other irritating things.
The problem I had with the last few chapters of Relic and with as much of Boundary as I've read so far is the White Savior Complex. Eva is told that she is the person sent to save the Boundary People, who seem to be indigenous peoples. Just...it felt so off. Off-putting and weird. And I was hoping that that wouldn't transfer into the sequel, but it did, and it made it very bothersome and distracting while trying to read and enjoy Boundary.
On top of that, I feel like the style of the writing wasn't the best. It didn't feel complex and textured, and it felt more suited to younger readers. (Which is a bit odd, because I've read some of the author's previous adult fiction, which I really enjoyed.)
Overall, would I recommend it? Probably not. But if you liked the prequel and want to find out what happened to Eva's twin, then you might want to read Boundary. (But even my curiosity about his fate made me finish the book.) Might return to at some point, but doubtful.
The problem I had with the last few chapters of Relic and with as much of Boundary as I've read so far is the White Savior Complex. Eva is told that she is the person sent to save the Boundary People, who seem to be indigenous peoples. Just...it felt so off. Off-putting and weird. And I was hoping that that wouldn't transfer into the sequel, but it did, and it made it very bothersome and distracting while trying to read and enjoy Boundary.
On top of that, I feel like the style of the writing wasn't the best. It didn't feel complex and textured, and it felt more suited to younger readers. (Which is a bit odd, because I've read some of the author's previous adult fiction, which I really enjoyed.)
Overall, would I recommend it? Probably not. But if you liked the prequel and want to find out what happened to Eva's twin, then you might want to read Boundary. (But even my curiosity about his fate made me finish the book.) Might return to at some point, but doubtful.
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March 29, 2016This is essentially a review of both books of this series. To tell the truth, I almost dnf'd this series when I figured out that the 'apple' they were referring to was actually Apple. Good plot concept, very poor execution. My guess is that Apple had a monopoly on all technology by the time the floods came? Or maybe I missed that explanation. The idea that future generations could look back on our seeming 'worship' of our phones, tablets, computers, etc was a good concept. The actually execution of that throughout the two books was lackluster at best. Also the overuse of the word, 'tick' had my hair standing on end by the middle of the first book. Good lawd-there are plenty of other descriptions to use for portions of time-even in the future.
There were several plot points that I feel were never fully explained and the ending of book two was very rushed and abrupt. All in all, unless you are out of books to read on your tbr shelf-I'd skip this series.
There were several plot points that I feel were never fully explained and the ending of book two was very rushed and abrupt. All in all, unless you are out of books to read on your tbr shelf-I'd skip this series.
October 10, 2014
I enjoyed the prequel and first book in this series so much that I looked forward to reading the next installment and sought out a digital galley from the publisher. As expected, this story continued where the first book stopped. I didn't find this book to be as compelling as the first but it does bring the story to a good conclusion.
I requested and received a digital galley of this title from the publisher through edelweiss.
I requested and received a digital galley of this title from the publisher through edelweiss.
February 19, 2015
This is the middle book of a trilogy and, as is often the case, it sometimes seems to be treading water, holding back the big reveal that will come in the final book and slightly lacking the impact of the opening tome. It is still an enjoyable read though and has thrown out enough feelers and shock twists to make me want to come back and finish off the series.
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November 7, 2014
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I always wonder if a sequel can be as good as the first book, but with this one it is even better. The story line is more exciting and less bogged down with explaining the societal rules. I really liked this one. The way religion is handled is unique and thought provoking. It is an excellent choice for the tweens as well the older kids.
I always wonder if a sequel can be as good as the first book, but with this one it is even better. The story line is more exciting and less bogged down with explaining the societal rules. I really liked this one. The way religion is handled is unique and thought provoking. It is an excellent choice for the tweens as well the older kids.
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December 3, 2015Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Face Off
BFF Charm: Heck Yes
Swoonworthy Scale: 4
Talky Talk: Puritan 2.0
Bonus Factors: Love of Learning
Anti-Bonus Factors: Love Triangle
Relationship Status: Blossoming Romance
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Cover Story: Face Off
BFF Charm: Heck Yes
Swoonworthy Scale: 4
Talky Talk: Puritan 2.0
Bonus Factors: Love of Learning
Anti-Bonus Factors: Love Triangle
Relationship Status: Blossoming Romance
Read the full book report here.
June 24, 2015
Good read.
I got into the book. Not as thrilling as I like though. I would still recommend this book because the style is just a gripping one
I got into the book. Not as thrilling as I like though. I would still recommend this book because the style is just a gripping one
June 27, 2015
Dragged it out beyond what it needed to be. Could have cut out 100 pages. Liked the twist ending.
August 2, 2015
HAHAHA ok I never saw any of that coming and am tempted to give it 5 stars just for the ending
September 28, 2015
This sequel to Relic continued the saga of exploring how the New North came to be and how the old world was destroyed. I really enjoyed this series. Wish there was more coming.
January 8, 2015
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