The Aberration of Eden Pruitt

The Eden Pruitt #2

by K.E. Ganshert, Katie Ganshert

Eden Pruitt’s parents are alive. They are safe. But not Eden. She won’t be until they hunt down the high-stakes gambler known as Mordecai. Eager for redemption, Cassian Gray won’t rest until they succeed.

Together, they follow a trail of clues that thrusts them into a dark, dangerous, twisted reality. At its center stands an enemy far more powerful than they ever imagined.

Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia

446 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2022

About the author

K.E. Ganshert writes romantic speculative fiction filled with high stakes, big emotions, and exciting twists. Her stories feature heroines with gifts they don’t fully understand, emotionally guarded heroes who fall hard for the girl, and dangerous worlds that aren't quite what they seem. Perfect for readers who want to escape into supernatural, dystopian, or fantasy tales—where the romance runs deep, but never explicit.

All her books are available in Kindle Unlimited. Learn more at keganshertbooks.com.

Reviews

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so close to giving this five stars until I realized this isn't the last book of the series! The Abberrtion of Eden Pruitt had me on the edge of my seat -literally!

I have to admit there is a lot of information being pumped into the fray and I am trying to keep it all straight in my head, I thought all the loose ends would be tied up but no it ends in another cliffhanger! I want to know what happens and I want to know when the next book comes out! If you like seating on the edge of your seat as each page builds on the last one, where characters keep being introduced which quickly builds on the plot and your head is spinning then you need to go back to the first book, The Fabrication of Eden Pruitt to understand what is going on in the second book and of course the third book.

But I definitely recommend reading this series, Ms. Ganshert knows how to write books that keep you wanting more in whatever genre she writes in. 4.5 stars!

[Coryn Creswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic ride!

Book 2 did not disappoint! Full of twists and turns, kept me flipping the pages unable to put it down.

[Joy Tiff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Waiting for book 3 is torture. Ha! What Katie has done well with this series is leave you anxiously waiting for the next book. The first two books end with cliffhangers and I am here for it. I'm not one of those readers that demands each book wrap up nicely. Cliffhangers are what drive me to the next book (which will hopefully be out by the end of the year). Book 1 (The Fabrication of Eden Pruitt) had a ton of action and of course so many unanswered questions that it drew me in and held me there from start to finish. The Aberration of Eden Pruitt took a step back from the action in the beginning so it felt slower to me to start. We were still getting information to fill in the unknowns though and creating a few more as well. I think I just expected to jump right back into the action since book 1 ended on that note. The last half of the book (or maybe closer to 60%), however, picked up and I was once again left not wanting to put it down. This might have been an instance where a non-linear timeline might have worked better to draw the reader (or at least THIS reader) in from the start, beginning with a key event and then pulling back to "5 weeks earlier" in order to bring the reader back to what lead to that moment which would help drive them on to that frenzied "can't put it down" reading right out of the gate. This series is full of surprises and usually just when I think I've got things figured out! There's several "I did not see that coming" moments. The characters are all great and I'm invested in all of them - and especially anxious for some of them (EEK!). I'm also so excited that Katie has narrated the audiobooks because I plan to listen to the first two before reading book 3. Great series for fans of YA with sci-fi and dystopian qualities.

[Margaret Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in K. E. Ganshert’s newest Young Adult trilogy. If you have not read book one, the Fabrication of Eden Pruitt, I suggest that you get it, and then wait until book 3 comes out to read the whole series at one time. There are enough plot twists, different groups of characters, and cliffhanger endings that having to wait several months between books is frustrating.

The characters continue to develop and try to figure out how to live their lives in the midst of increasing chaos in the world around them, as well as try to find answers about who is doing what, and which are the bad guys and which are the good guys.

When the third book does come out, I’m probably going to have to re-read books 1 and 2 before I read book 3, just to keep straight all the characters and what’s happened. I’m glad I read this book, but it’s not easy, light reading, and there’s a lot of plot threads just hanging, so I’m wondering what will be resolved and what will still be hanging at the end of the series.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so good! I loved the first book and was so anxious to get my hands on this sequel. The last half was almost nonstop action, constant danger, and lots of twists and turns. Not to say that the first half wasn't good. It was great! It was just a little slower paced than I was expecting in comparison to the first book. It was still incredibly compelling, though. Pretty much from page one, there was an air of anticipation, of impending danger and disaster, that had me so nervous for what was to come. We did find out some things and got some very interesting answers. More questions popped up, too. And that cliffhanger ending has me incredibly impatient for the next book.

[H · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a great follow-up to Eden’s first book. I liked getting to meet Barrett and Jane, seeing more of Dr Norton and Jack and Eden’s parents, and of course Eden and Cass and Cleo. The surprise about the Monarch—who it isn’t and who it is, what their plan is, what their contingencies are—and Cass, Eden, and Cleo’s quest to find answers kept me super interested all the way through. I’m glad I waited to read this series until all the books were out, because ending in that cliffhanger and having to wait for book three would have been rough.

[Elle Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was honored to be a part of the launch team for The Fabrication of Eden Pruitt, book 1 in the series. Book 2, The Aberration of Eden Pruitt was exactly what I needed to dive back into this fantastical world. The only problem now is I have to wait for book 3 for the unforeseen future.

This series is great for readers who enjoy YA thriller/dystopian-esque worlds with some fantasy elements.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well that went sideways in a hurry. And out of all of the twists and reveals that came fast and furious the last ten percent or so of the book, I only figured one of them out ahead of time.

Can't wait for book three.

[Susan Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Nail Biter

This second book in The Eden Pruitt Trilogy was even better than book 1, The Fabrication of Eden Pruitt. There was non-stop action and a very well thought out plot. I can hardly wait to read book 3 to see how K.E. Ganshert pulls it all together.

[Eryca Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down!

This series is a great read. Especially if you like fantasy. This title is under a YA heading. There is some pda. I can't wait to read the rest when they come out in this series. Katie is a wonderful author. She has done a great job with this book.

[Melanie Tillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic sequel to the first book! And that ending - giving the reader SO many questions and massive cliffhangers. I loved the introduction of Barrett, "Jane," and Ellery - the other weaponized teens. I look forward to the further development of their stories in book three.

[Verity Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Expected twist

The story is fascinating, but I have to wonder where it's going. I've suspected all along that the new bad guy would turn out to be the bad guy. But where is the writer going with this? I hope Eden gets answers soon.

[Melanie Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

on the edge of my seat

This book is keeping me on the edge of my seat. I want to know what’s going to happen. It was a great story with twists and turns. Excited to find out what happens next.

[Myrl Breinholt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many Twists and Turns

The operation of Eden Pruitt is action-packed. After reading the first book and continuing with this book, I've become almost bored with the lack of any resolution. I am not sure if I will continue with this series.

[Alison Beechner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was much more mystery side of things as they follow leads trying to figure out what is going on, ending with a lot of action. Adds a 3rd POV since story characters are now happening in multiple locations.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok but definitely not as good as the first one in the series. For Eden to have nano-bot based superhuman powers it’s weird she doesn’t really use them to save people she cares about when they are getting attacked and captured🤔

[LibraryLaur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I have to wait for book 3, darn it.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book. Parts of this one moved pretty slowly and it was hard to follow all of the threads. But I will read the last book.

[TheModestMillennial · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot is moving along and I like the other characters that are being developed, but it's definitely got more steamy-ness than I like reading about with 18 year olds. (-a 34yo fuddy-duddy).

[Shannon Bolton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars... this started dragging. I don't know that I'll make it thru the last 2 books.

[Marc Benny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series. The writing is really enjoyable. It flows smoothly and I was constantly engaged. I picked up the first book from bookbarbarian and was hooked from very early into the series.

[☆Joycedale☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! Haven't read anything like it before. I just get into it so much that everything else falls away.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars. Great plot, but too much emphasis on the romance.

[Michael Costello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Book

I have enjoyed this series of bikes. Lot of twist and turn. It keep you engaged. It is a good read.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Adanma · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish every POV change/new chapter did not begin with some new anecdote about the character/some short backstory to lead into whatever the character is presently faced with. It created this frustrating rhythm every time the storyline was handed off from one protagonist to another—instead of continuing the build in intensity, there was this irritating drop before the build begun again till it was handed off to yet another protagonist and the intensity would frustratingly dip again and on and on it went.

Things were not being explained fast enough for me— the urgency I feel like the story required made the authors languorous writing and pacing really frustrating. But I kept reading, so three stars.