The Dividing, Devin Downing
The Dividing, Devin Downing
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The Dividing

Author: Devin Downing

Narrator: James Simenc, Heather Masters

Unabridged: 18 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2023


Synopsis

Adamic is the language of the Gods. When spoken, it has the power to create worlds, to raise the dead, to make man as God. Fortunately, no one has spoken it in thousands of years. The only remnants are the written spells. The people of Cavernum depend on these spells. They’re etched into the city walls, fending off the feeders—deadly creatures with a thirst for human blood. They kill and consume any caught beyond the walls. Yet for the lower class, Cavernum isn’t much safer. Children starve, and illness runs rampant. In an effort to maintain order, all children turning 18 are subject to The Dividing—a city-wide competition for the highest paying guilds. Those who aren’t accepted are sent to the fields, condemned to a life of slave-labor. Princess Roselyn Malik has trained her entire life for The Dividing. She’s guaranteed a spot in the royal orchestra, but equalist rebels threaten her throne. To secure her crown, Rose must acquire the power and prestige associated with the guard. Only guardsmen have access to the amulets—powerful weapons that grant dominion over the elements. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Matt will do anything to help his terminally-ill adoptive mother. For now, that means poaching to pay the bills. Until one day, Matt is attacked by a feeder and plunged into the world of Cavernum. There too, Matt is drawn to the guard, in search of a magic strong enough to save his mother. But danger lurks beyond the walls, and Cavernum won’t be safe for long.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sara

I'd like to start by thanking the author Devin Downing by providing me with a free copy to read in exchange for an honest review. Well boys, we did it. We managed to finish a whole book even though we've been in a reading block since May. This book was a solid 3.5 stars, but I didn't like it enough t......more

See this review and more at my blog, The Scribe Owl! Thank you to Reedsy Discovery for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4/5 stars The Dividing is an intense urban fantasy reminiscent of early YA greats like Divergent. or Throne of Glass Going into this read, I wasn't really expecting much from i......more

Goodreads review by Alissa

Just want to start off by thanking the author, Devin Downing for gifting me a copy to read and review! ••• I’ve never read a book like this before (not a bad thing). In terms of the setting. It gives me high fantasy vibes but modern in terms of technology and weapons. But also in America so we get the......more

Goodreads review by Grace

This is a 3.5 star read for me. This is the first book by this author Devin Downing and I think it shows real promise for the future of this trilogy and the rest of his works. As with any debut book there are some rocky parts but overall it was pretty good. The world is really interesting and has lo......more

Goodreads review by Ellie

~About The Dividing follows the lives of two teenagers, the royal princess of Cavernum, Roselyn, and Matt, an adoptee who returns to his magical roots. While Cavernum’s people are growing restless, demanding equality, feeders (demonic, blood-thirsty beings) start to attack the Adamic (ancient magic)......more