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Author: Joey Graceffa
Genre: Science Fiction
Publication: Atria/Keywords Press
Release Date: October 4 th 2016
Pages: 278
Spoilers: NO SPOILERS
Rating: (3.5 / 5)
When I first saw the cover of this novel I knew I had to buy and read it. I love this cover so much! I'm not sure why though, because I usually hate it when there are people on the cover, but for some reason I fell in love with this one. The story also really appealed to me, because it's dystopian science fiction and that's my favorite genre. And I really liked reading the novel, though there were a few things that bothered me about it and that is why I gave it 3.5 stars instead of more.
"What would you do to survive if your very existence were illegal?
Rowan is a second child in a world where population control measures make her an outlaw, marked for death. She can never go to school, make friends, or get the eye implants that will mark her as a true member of Eden. Her kaleidoscope eyes will give her away to the ruthless Center government.
Outside of Eden, Earth is poisoned and dead. All animals and most plants have been destroyed by a man-made catastrophe. Long ago, the brilliant scientist Aaron Al-Baz saved a pocket of civilization by designing the EcoPanopticon, a massive computer program that hijacked all global technology and put it to use preserving the last vestiges of mankind. Humans will wait for thousands of years in Eden until the EcoPan heals the world.
As an illegal second child, Rowan has been hidden away in her family's compound for sixteen years. Now, restless and desperate to see the world, she recklessly escapes for what she swears will be only one night of adventure. Though she finds an exotic world, and even a friend, the night leads to tragedy. Soon Rowan becomes a renegade on the run."[ Goodreads]

My first impression was really good, because you get thrown into the story right away. The novel is about Rowan, who as a second child, should not be alive. Mankind has destroyed the world and now lives in a kind of bubble where everything has to be balanced, or humans will go extinct. This Eden is controlled by a computer called the EcoPanopticon, which monitors pretty much everything and as an illegal child Rowan needs to hide from it and from everyone else.

I liked the main character Rowan a lot, because she is shy yet strong. Her personality really fits with the story and with how you would expect someone to be who was kept in the same house for over sixteen years. The other characters were also quite good, but because you see them through Rowan's eyes they are also a bit weird and I don't get some of the things they do, but maybe that's because Rowan also doesn't really understand other people very well?

The plot of the story is suspenseful, but also kind of bland. Don't get me wrong, it was an entertaining and fun read, but it wasn't very original and it read a bit as a standard dystopian novel. There were also some major plot holes in it, that didn't bother me while I read it, but that are really bothering me now that I've finished the novel. So the plot wasn't that great, but it was still a good read.

I'm also not really excited about the writing style of the novel. It was fine, but it wasn't great. It's a debut novel and I could really see that in the way it was written. It wasn't badly written at all, but it also wasn't something that stood out as a great piece of writing.
In the end this novel was good, but not great. It was exciting and there was a lot of suspense, but it didn't go to that next level that would have made it into something great, though there really was potential. I would still recommend this novel for anyone new in the dystopian genre and for anyone who just wants a good, enjoyable read that is both entertaining and gives food for thought.

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Review: "Children of Eden" by Joey Graceffa

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Author: Joey Graceffa Genre: Science Fiction Publication: Atria/Keywords Press Release Date: October 4 th 2016 Pages: 278 Spoilers: NO SPOILERS Rating: (3.5 / 5) When I first saw the cover of this novel I knew I had to buy and read it. I love this cover so much!

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The story of Children of Eden is a generic dystopian, in my humble opinion. Humans destroyed the world with their dirty ways and carbon expulsions so they've retreated in a sorta underground world, that's set up in circles...and has an oppressive government that likes to kill people for fun. For some reason their eyes are kaleidoscopes, but if you are "accepted" you mute your pretty kaleidoscope eyes with implants and get brought into the fold of awesome people that like to kill non-awesome people. Non-accepted people are second born children, basically, if your parents didn't follow the rules and boinked without protection - creating you - you're screwed. I never got to the reasoning of this at 70% in, but there seems to be some dastardly plot behind it. That dastardly plot I could only assume would prove as shallow as the other "hot button" topics in this novel.

If you think of what a novel with political and socioeconomic undertones would be like written by someone that only reads the title and first paragraph of articles on the subjects they are writing about and then gets bored...well here you go. This is the novel for you.

I digress, let's talk about the actual book.

The main girl is named Rowan, she's sort of this not-really-defined weak character, that's really strong in body, but kind of wishy-washy in her head. She's never talked to anyone but her brother and parents. Well, really her brother and mother, because her father hates her for being a second child and ruining his life and then wants to kill her because she's not awesome like him. Let's get back to this never talked to anyone, though - so she's clueless, or supposed to be - but not really because once she steps out of those walls, she has this sudden understanding of how people work, what they are thinking, their motivations etc. It's magic.

She also falls in love with everyone within hours of meeting them, even if she hates them...well no, she trusts them immediately, then they anger her so she doesn't trust them....but then walks around with them a little and suddenly obsesses about kissing them, even though she needs to save everyone's lives, she still is obsessed with kissing. That's about how the character development went. The plot was pretty interesting, and that was developed well, but pulling it all together it felt very formulaic and lost my interest the moment the main character decided to storm the heavily fortified government building...and then obsessed about who she should kiss.

I couldn't do it anymore. I like YA Dystopian, but I like them to set themselves apart and this one checked all the boxes of IF YOU WERE TO WRITE A DYSTOPIAN DO THIS.

As far as the narrator, this was my first audiobook that was narrated by Sarah Grayson. I liked her narration, but I wasn't blown away by it. She was breathy and had a typical YA feel and she did her boy voices fairly competent. So, no complaints.

Overall, I thought it was generic, the only thing setting it apart was the F/F/M love-triangle, but it's not my first dystopian with that kind of love triangle, so I can't say it's original in that stance. But, again, I'm in the minority. Chek it out maybe you'll like it.

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Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa & Laura L. Sullivan - The PJV

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The story of Children of Eden is a generic dystopian, in my humble opinion. Humans destroyed the world with their dirty ways and carbon expulsions so they've retreated in a sorta underground world, that's set up in circles...and has an oppressive government that likes to kill people for fun.

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When Joey Graceffa released his debut memoir In Real Life last May, it promptly soared to the top of the Amazon Humor charts. And now, with his follow-up literary effort, a dystopian young adult novel titled Children Of Eden, it looks like Graceffa has another hit on his hands.

After launching on Oct. 4, Children Of Eden debuted at the top of the most recent New York Times Best Seller list within the Young Adult Hardcover category, according to the Times. Children Of Eden, which Graceffa announced on his YouTube channel in July, follows heroine Rowan - a twin born in a future society where families are only allowed to have one child apiece. After being hidden away in her family's compound for years, she escapes for one night of adventure, which sets into motion a world-changing chain of events.

Graceffa tweeted yesterday in response to the news:

OMG!!! Guys!! I just got the call & I can't stop crying...."CHILDREN OF EDEN" IS #1 ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER LIST! 😭📚🎉 pic.twitter.com/etQLhaCADF

- Joey Graceffa (@JoeyGraceffa) October 13, 2016

Children Of Eden is being published by the same team behind In Real Life - Keywords Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster founded in partnership with talent agency UTA that has also released books by YouTube stars iJustine, Shane Dawson, Shay Carl, and Connor Franta. The book is available in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Graceffa, who won a Streamy Award for 'Ensemble Cast' last week for his YouTube Red series Escape The Night, is currently on an eight-city book tour in support of Eden, which kicked off Oct. 5 in Los Angeles and will conclude this Sunday in Orlando, Fl. Check out a short film created by Graceffa based on the first chapter of the novel below, or order a copy of Children Of Eden right here.

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Joey Graceffa's 'Children Of Eden' Novel Debuts At #1 On New York Times Best Sellers List

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When Joey Graceffa released his debut memoir In Real Life last May, it promptly soared to the top of the Amazon Humor charts. And now, with his follow-up literary effort, a dystopian young adult novel titled Children Of Eden , it looks like Graceffa has another hit on his hands.

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Children of Eden: Barns & Nobel customer review

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Children of Eden: Barns & Nobel customer review

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Public opinions about Children of Eden

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The electrifying #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel from YouTube sensation Joey Graceffa dares to ask the question: What would you do in...

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Review of Children of Eden

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Children of Eden has 3,049 ratings and 529 reviews. Joshua Gabriel said: Warning: this review is going to be very nerdy. Read at your own risk.I am the...

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Website for book

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On sale October 4, 2016.
Pre-order your copy today at one of the retailers
listed on this page!

Pre-order your copy today at one of the retailers listed on this page!

Rowan is a Second Child in a world where population control measures make her an outlaw, marked for death. She can never go to school, make friends, or get the eye implants that will mark her as a true member of Eden. Her kaleidoscope eyes will give her away to the ruthless Center government.

Outside of Eden, Earth is poisoned and dead. All animals and most plants have been destroyed by a man-made catastrophe. Long ago, the brilliant scientist Aaron al Baz saved a pocket of civilization by designing the EcoPanopticon, a massive computer program that hijacked all global technology and put it to use preserving the last vestiges of mankind. Humans will wait for thousands of years in Eden until the EcoPan heals the world.

As an illegal Second Child, Rowan has been hidden away in her family's compound for sixteen years. Now, restless and desperate to see the world, she recklessly escapes for what she swears will be only one night of adventure. Though she finds an exotic world, and even a friend, the night leads to tragedy. Soon Rowan becomes a renegade on the run - unleashing a chain of events that could change the world of Eden forever.

Want a sneak peek? I'm giving away the first chapter of the book for free!
Interested in meeting me? Here are the cities and venues that I'll be traveling to for the "Children of Eden"Book Tour.
(European residents: Please order through the UK book links. Thank you!)

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On sale October 4, 2016.Pre-order your copy today at one of the retailerslisted on this page! Pre-order your copy today at one of the retailers listed on this page! Rowan is a Second Child in a world where population control measures make her an outlaw, marked for death.

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ET Exclusive interview with Joey Graceffa

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ET Exclusive interview with Joey Graceffa

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Interview with the author

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EXCLUSIVE: YouTube Star Joey Graceffa Talks New Book, Gushes Over Boyfriend Daniel Preda

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More from Entertainment Tonight: http://bit.ly/1xTQtvw Joey's new Young Adult novel, 'Children of Eden' is available Oct. 4.

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An interview with the author of Children of Eden

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Joey Graceffa's Book was Inspired by The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen | Logo

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Internet superstar and author of Children of Eden, Joey Graceffa, joins us for a little fun Q&A about books and reading. Joey talks about his earliest reading memories such as Berenstain Bears and Harry Potter, how the character Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games inspired him to have a powerful female lead on Children of Eden, and much more!

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Author of Children of Eden

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video of chapter one short. by the author Joey Graceffa.

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CHILDREN OF EDEN | SHORT FILM | Joey Graceffa

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Promoting his new book in 2016