An Ocean Apart
An Ocean Apart by Jill Tew is a dystopian novel published by Random House on October 14, 2025. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Eden Lowell, who navigates life in the flooded Marshes of former Miami, grappling with survival and complicated feelings for her best friend, Henry. The narrative unfolds as Eden learns about a dating competition hosted by a Cruiser family for their heir, Theo Desjardins, leading her to devise a plan to infiltrate the event and challenge the corporate elite responsible for environmental devastation.
Readers will find a blend of romance, political intrigue, and social commentary as Eden’s mission evolves. With the help of a political agitator known as the Ringmaster, she aims to break Theo’s heart and secure funds for her community. However, as she becomes more entangled in the Cruisers’ world, the distinctions between her mission and her growing feelings for Theo blur. This novel explores themes of identity, love, and the impact of social issues, making it a thought-provoking addition to the Teen & Young Adult literature landscape.
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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 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
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?
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