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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Lisa Helmick

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one crazy story! It took me on a ride with some high highs and low lows. I was shocked and surprised more than once. In here we continue following the twins as they are almost done with college. The last book left me confused and this one took some of that away. I wasn’t a fan of the misdirection throughout because later in the book things change…which made me doubt what I had previously read. So cryptic yes..but I don’t want to give anything away. These characters are very well done and had me feeling for them and hoping they do well.

Anyway by the end I forgave the author and just sat dumbfounded and saddened. Mental health is no joke. This shows the stigma attached to certain monikers. Listening to those kids in the Depression group is enlightening. Even What the twins have gone through and how people act toward them. Over this is a good read. I would recommend reading book 1 first. It will help with understanding some aspects of this one.

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Debi Kircher

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas

5 Stars

This author crept up on me in the first book of this series and literally blew me away. This story was no different and with the addition of her son’s input and the what if factor finished me off. What an emotional read! There were a couple spots where I found I had to put the book down because I couldn’t see through the tears. After reading the first, which by the way still brings back all the emotions as if I was still reading it, I had a feeling there was more coming, the minute I could physically have this book on my kindle I did.

You have to be able to focus while reading. Any distractions could leave you feeling confused, so if there’s any warning from me, that would be it. There are some tough parts that were a bit hard to get through but life with this kind of condition can’t be all sunshine and roses unfortunately.

I’m not even going to try to sum up anything storyline wise, You have to read this, but I do highly recommend reading the first book and not just the stories in each but cover to cover.

This was a Phenomenal story that will no doubt stay with me for a long long time. I will absolutely read both of these again maybe more than once.

Feels weird to say I loved it, or I enjoyed it, but it doesn’t feel weird to say I literally could not put it down and hated when it ended…

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by Mary Billiter and Kyle Thomas is a compelling and dark story that may cause triggers as it deals with mental health issues, abuse and suicide. The story has many, many emotions, it is frustrating, heartfelt and heart breaking. I found it hard at times having had a mental health problem myself. Mary gives us realistic look at a mental disorder and an insight into the mind of someone who has schizophrenia and how it affects themselves and those around them. I had trouble settling into the story as the back and forth between characters was a little confusing at times, but this could be because I was a little unsettled reading it. It is a fictional story but written from experience and input from Kyle who has first-hand knowledge.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Katie Kearney

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2). I highly recommend reading these in order to start off. Now for my view on this book, I really appreciate the way this author tells a story. The entire story draws you in and I couldn’t put it down until I reached the end. The characters are complex and well written. From beginning to end I was completely hooked. I’ve seen this book be described as raw and I think that’s a great way of thinking about it. It’s a bit of a difficult subject but you can feel the authors emotions behind each page. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. It may have some triggers for some but I truly appreciate the words written. Four stars and highly recommended!

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Sara Oxton

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin a four-star read that will keep you thrilled. This is number two in the Divided series and they could be read as stand-alone if needed but honestly I would advise you read them in order as they are all the same family and you get the depth then. I really, really loved this story and I only knocked it down as I got so confused when reading the POV of the brothers, it was just a little much for me as I kept getting mixed up, but that was me it could be covid brain as I seem to have so much on it, I lose my place easily. So, don’t let that put you off if you can usually keep up give it a go. What I will say is wow this author has done the mental health aspect so well, I loved that about this series, I normally get so angry as people don’t deal well they either gloss over, or just demonise people with major mental health issues, it was an emotional reward reading about these characters and finally getting to know the other side of what happens, I loved that.

Review by @saraoxo

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Tausha Treadway

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas . 1st I want to say BRAVO to Mary BIlliter for tackling such a difficult subject. This is the second book in this series and I highly recommend reading the previous book first. Its the story of Mary and her twin sons Aaron & Branson who are off to college. Aaron is in Ohio and Branson is in their hometown college in Wyoming. Mary is a hard working single mom and has struggled raising these boys on her own. Their childhood was fairly turbulent and Mary as worked so hard to get the boys in college so when she is diagnosed with cancer the boys third twin David comes out. David has always been known as the third twin that exists in their minds and he is taking the illness of their mother and is determined to tear Branson & Aaron apart. David is a very evil figment in the mind of the twins and he loves to create havoc. Will Mary have to die knowing her boys will never survive the evil disease of Mental Illness? Be prepared when you start this book that you will not want to put it down.

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Erica Fish

The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The thriller and the crime genre are two of my favorites. I always look for these genres when I am looking for something to read. This story is no different. I love the idea of twins and one of them having a third twin, you read that right one of the twins has a twin in his brain and never seen. The characters are drafted in such a manner that you are feeling like you are right there with them. The plotline kept me sitting at the edge of my seat. I found myself flipping the pages just because I sat on the edge of my seat to see what is going to happen next. David the third twin is coming out more since their mom has gotten sick. How will Aaron and Branson handle their situation? What is David’s roll in the family dynamic? I highly recommend this story to get your adrenaline moving.

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Liz Vrchota

The Divided Twin (Divided #2)The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so taken with the first book in this The Divided Series from M. Billiter and Kyle Thomas. I personally don’t think that this one should be read until you have first read the first book. In that one we meet the twins and discover the demons they are battling as well as the impact that they have on their family and life. In this one, The Divided Twin, we pick up when the twins are away at college and focus on the boys in a time of life that is complicated to live without an altering mental illness. I love how raw these books get. It is obvious the topic is close to the heart of the authors and it shines through in the way this takes no punches yet throws them over and over in a way that will make you question everything. I can’t get enough of these books and am really hopeful we will get more in the future of the twins stories. I will say this book takes really dark issues and may be triggering to some. I also feel like it is a good window into a world most are completely unaware exists and should be read, so proceed with what will be best for you.

Review by @lizaileen
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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Divided Twin (Divided #2)The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Billiter does an amazing job tackling a difficult subject in this book and series. This second book is best read in series order. This book follows Aaron and Branson and David and explores schizophrenia. A difficult topic but an amazing exploration of relationships and mental health. I was glued to the pages and really enjoy Billiter collaborating with her son in this book. Extremely well done.

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Jana Teppih

The Divided Twin (Divided #2)The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin is the second book in M. Billiter’s series Divided that her son Kyle contributed to heavily. I would not recommend you to read it as a standalone as it is the same family as in book one, it is simply that the first book it was Tara, the mother, who was the lead, and in this one it was her sons, the twins Aaron and Branson. By giving us their story, from their point of view, Mary took us into a different direction and also the tone of the story changed into much more ‘young adult’.
If you have read the first book then you know that the series touches upon some very serious subject matters, the mental illness the most central one, and not only from the point of view of the person suffering it but also how it affects the whole family and their friends. As the writer has experience with this type of mental illness that is in the center stage of Divided through her son Kyle then it gets as real as it can and she approaches it all using facts and compassion that makes it even more real.
There are twists and turns and I think it is really the second half of the book when the story got so ramped up that I was left destroyed by the end. I have to say it was hard to keep Branson and Aaron apart and quite often I had to go back to the beginning of the chapter to be reminded of whose head we were in but at the same time I do understand it as they were identical twins and they both suffered from the illness though it took slightly different shape and form from one twin to the other and one of them acknowledge and worked with it and the other one not …
Thank you Mary and Kyle for tackling this taboo subject and sharing it with us! It is a story that will haunt me for days to come!

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Katie Matthews

The Divided Twin (Divided #2)The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I was really looking forward to reading the second book in this series as the first one intrigued me so much and again I found it be a fascinating read. The twins, Aaron and Branson, are really complex characters and I have enjoyed trying to understand them. Again the book delves into mental health and I think the authors did a great job with writing about it. I loved all the twists and turns in the story – some of them very unexpected!!
Overall a good read, not my usual genre but a good storyline and complex characters kept my interest throughout.

@katiem
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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Laura Furuta

The Divided Twin (Divided #2)The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2)
By M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas is a psychological thriller book. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. It is a book that had my emotions going up and down. The story tells the tale of Aaron and Branson. They are twins who are in their final year of college. There is also a third twin, David, who only exists in one of their minds. When their mother is diagnosed with cancer it sets off events that seem to tear the brothers apart. What does the future hold for Aaron and Branson? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had me guessing what was going to happen next. You can feel the conflict and at times anger that was part of the character’s lives. I couldn’t help but empathize with Aaron and Branson as they had a hard and difficult childhood. This is a story that has heartbreaking moments as well as moments that will make you think. Don’t miss out on a story that you won’t want to put down until the final page. I found myself thinking about it even after I had finished the book. I would highly recommend reading it.

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Divided Twin (Divided #2)The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first. This is a well developed story that kept me turning pages to the end. I had no problem connecting with the characters. They made the story engaging and made it easy to read. They pulled me into the story with ease and made me a part of it. In this story we have Aaron and Branson who are identical twins. There is a third twin, David, but he lives in one of the other twins minds. When their mom gets sick, David starts really coming out. What will happen when he does? This story has a few twists and turns that left me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. This is a fast paced page turner that I highly recommend.

Review by @bjwagner
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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas

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Genre – Thriller

Page Count – 314 pages

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Identical twins Aaron and Branson Kovak are in their final year of college—Aaron’s in Ohio, while Branson remains in their home state of Wyoming. There’s also the third twin, David, who only exists in one of their minds.

Despite the distance between them, Aaron and Branson are united by a turbulent childhood they survived together. As they enter adulthood, David comes out of the shadows to wreak havoc on the real world—his idea of fun.

When their mom is diagnosed with cancer, the ties that bind the twins incite David to tear them apart at the seams.

Will they stand or fall together, or separately?

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Billiter is the alter ego of contemporary, award-winning romance author, Mary Billliter.

After writing more than a dozen love stories, she is exploring the other side. Best known for her emotional honesty, Mary doesn’t write about well-adjusted people, but rather the wounds in life.   

Billiter writes with clarity and raw emotion to explore difficult subjects and issues close to her heart.

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