Why read The Dividing Sky?

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A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • “[A] high-stakes story packed with slow-burn pining and plentiful tension.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

A cunning teen memory merchant falls for the handsome rookie officer on her tail in this swoony dystopian romance that's “one to watch” (Amie Kaufman,…

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2 authors picked The Dividing Sky as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Alana Oxford

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This book was like a masterclass in how to write a compelling plot with plenty of conflict and action. I loved the world Tew created and her fast paced style of storytelling. She's a very masterful writer and I can't wait to read her latest book.

From Alana's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Claire Barner

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I loved the fun enemies-to-lovers-back-to-enemies romance between “memory merchant” Liv and rookie foreman Adrian, set against a disturbingly realistic dystopia. In the world of the Metro, people have traded security for real experiences.

They’ve never tasted real food, spent time in nature, or seen the stars. Instead, they are constantly grinding to keep up their productivity scores. I was drawn to the critique of the gig economy and the use of technology to maximize efficiency over humanity. Dystopian sci-fi is back, baby!

From Claire's list on sci-fi romance that will make you think.