Title: Power Divided
Author: S. Behr
Series: The Evolutionaries (Book 1)
Genre: YA, Coming of Age, Science Fiction,
Fantasy
Publisher: Behr Ink
Release Date: Jan 21, 2020
Edition/Formats: Digital & Print
Violet is the princess of Neyr, the third of the Nine Realms of Amera. At least, she was until the day came when Violet was to demonstrate her abilities to the people and solidify her place in Ameran Society. The citizens of Amera have extraordinary abilities, from living on the ocean floor to flying in the air. But no one can turn back time. When the unthinkable happens, tearing her heart and her family in two, Violet flees and is unable to escape a tidal wave of events that brings her face to face with forgotten truths buried for millennia. Only the discovery of a thousand lifetimes may provide the key to her return home. When old enemies arrive on the shores of Neyr, distrust and prejudice resurface. Secrets begin to explode all around Violet, setting her world on fire, and those she loves fall victim to a terrorists' plan to eradicate their enemies. But Amera stands in their way, and with no mercy, the enemy is willing to go through the innocent to get what they want. Violet turns to her best friend Lily, and a few unexpected new friends, who band together to save what they can of her realm, and the rest of Amera. But in the storm that has turned her world upside down, will Violet be able to overcome the nightmare of her past in order to save the future of everyone in Amera, and perhaps the world?
This first volume in the Evolutionaries
series skillfully balances intriguing worldbuilding, whose details are slowly
revealed, with well-paced action sequences. It also ably handles Violet’s
character development along the way while also offering a diverse, lovable
supporting cast whose members become the protagonist’s close friends and
allies. The novel effectively addresses themes of cooperation and isolationism
as well as autonomy, consent, and moving on with one’s life after learning of
long-held secrets.
A notable and thoughtful addition to the crowded shelf of post-apocalyptic YA novels. Kirkus Review
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Author Bio:
I love a good
story, in all artforms. I have been a professional photographer for nearly 20
years and I had to learn to tell a story with a click of a button and capture
the layers of emotion in a single image. Little did I know it was boot camp for
writing.
Being an author
was a childhood dream and as I got older it seemed to be a dream that grew
further out of reach with each passing year. But with encouragement from a lot
of friends, new and old, my husband being my biggest cheerleader, The
Evolutionaries series has begun with Power Divided.
To keep me
company during my writing bubbles are my husband and our fur babies. They love
whatever I write, even if they can't read it but they don't always love the
music I write to. We all have to make sacrifices! And I am still pinching
myself ever since I found out, that, recently I became a Featured Author. Power
Divided will be in the Feb 15th Issue of Kirkus Magazine.
"This first
volume in the Evolutionaries series skillfully balances intriguing world
building, whose details are slowly revealed, with well-paced action sequences.
It also ably handles Violet’s character development along the way, while also
offering a diverse, lovable supporting cast whose members become the
protagonist’s close friends and allies. The novel effectively addresses themes
of cooperation and isolationism, as well as autonomy, consent, and moving on
with one’s life after learning of long-held secrets." excerpt from Kirkus
Review about Power Divided.
Extended Bio from Sbehr.com
STEPHANIE BEHR
It took a long
time to realize that being half Chinese and half Filipino, (the country I was
born in), then growing up in Texas from the time I was less than a year old,
made me a child of many faces, traditions, and ideologies. Needless to say, it
was confusing. But it was also amazing, and I am the person I am because of all
the places my life has taken me so far, and the people I have met along the
way.
When I met my
husband, he was a rock star, and I was his biggest fan. His first gift to me
was a camera, and without the support of Pushmonkey (his band), I might not
have learned how much I love photography and made a career full of priceless
moments. Now, Howie is my biggest fan. With photography, we got to work
together, and it has taken us around the world. Who would have thought that
would happen when I opened that gift, my very first camera?
Photography is
the study of light. To capture a story in a moment and freeze emotions with a
single click. To commemorate memories for future generations. I learned how to
tell a story with a single image. Little did I know it would also be what
started me down the path of wanting to tell stories with the written word.
See you in the next book!
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