An Ocean Apart - by Jill Tew (Hardcover)

About the Book

In order to save her poverty-stricken community, eighteen-year-old Eden enters a dating competition hoping to steal the heart and the riches of the heir to an elite corporation responsible for many environmental crimes.

Book Synopsis

An electrifying dystopian novel packed with a tantalizing love triangle, gripping political intrigue, and a Bachelor-style competition from the critically acclaimed author of The Dividing Sky, Jill Tew.

"If you think that romance comprises a dystopian novel's ability to deliver sharp commentary, The Dividing Sky is her to prove you wrong." -- Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Eden Lowell has plenty to be frustrated about. In the flooded Marshes of former Miami, each day is about survival. Even her feelings for her best friend Henry are more complicated than they should be. Luckily, Eden knows exactly who to blame: the Cruisers, corporate elite who sail the world on massive ships instead of facing the environmental crimes they've committed on land.

When Eden learns that a Cruiser family is hosting a dating competition for their heir, Theo Desjardins, she seizes an opportunity. Aided by a political agitator known as the Ringmaster, she'll infiltrate the competition, break Theo's heart, and then steal his money for the Marshes. A perfect plan, until she gets to know Theo, who's not only handsome but surprisingly kind.

As Eden drifts deeper down into the Cruisers' world, the line separating truth and lies becomes murky. Torn between two identities, two loves, and two futures, will she choose the mission, or her heart?

Review Quotes

★ "It's an eco-aware, slow-burning love story layered with deftly distilled political intrigue." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A dystopian romance with a heart for social justice and a good dose of action." --School Library Journal

"Entertaining and romantic. Tew sets up a world that at times feels eerily possible, while still delivering a romance with a healthy dose of drama and longing." --Kirkus Reviews

"If you think that romance compromises a dystopian novel's ability to deliver sharp commentary, The Dividing Sky is here to prove you wrong." -- Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"In a not-so-distant future, romance blooms aboard a dystopian cruiser. A must-read for romantasy and Hunger Games fans!" --Beth Revis, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Fate of Magic

"An absolute stunner of a book! An Ocean Apart has all my favorite elements of a romantic dystopian: an immersive world, a heart-racing plot, and a love triangle that makes it nearly impossible to choose. I could not love this story more, and I can't stop thinking about it. My new favorite dystopian read!" --Kate Dramis, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Curse of Saints trilogy

"Twisty, captivating, and poignant, An Ocean Apart is a dystopian masterpiece, complete with utterly swoon-worthy romance. Eden Lowell is a heroine for the ages!" --Lily Braun-Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookstore on Earth

"One of my new favorite books! The Selection series for this generation--with sizzling romance, page-turning chemistry, addicting banter, and a baddie main character who must make a heart-wrenching choice. I'm obsessed! The dystopian world is complex and layered as we watch the most dysfunctional version of The Bachelor ever. Tew has written an instant YA classic and is an auto-buy author for me!" --Emily Varga, internationally bestselling author of For She Is Wrath

"Swoony, fast-paced, and full of heart, An Ocean Apart pits resourceful Marsher Eden against privileged Cruiser Theo in this whip-smart dystopian romance. Tew paints a vivid picture of a world where water has become the most precious commodity. Entertaining and evocative, with the sweetest romance at its core, this was a ride from start to finish!" --Keshe Chow, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl with No Reflection

About the Author

Jill Tew was destined for speculative fiction nerddom from childhood. She grew up watching Farscape, The Tribe, and Hercules, and always had the latest copy of Animorphs tucked in her backpack. A recovering business school graduate, Jill enjoys belting show tunes and baking in her spare time. She lives in Atlanta with her family. The Dividing Sky was her debut novel; this is her second for teens.