Review: Revealing Eden

Title: Revealing Eden
Author: Victoria Foyt 
Publisher: Sand Dollar Press Inc
Release Date: January 10, 2012
Format: Hardcover
Source: Author/Agent
Rating: Acquire
 

Eden Newman must mate before her 18th birthday in six months or she'll be left outside to die in a burning world. But who will pick up her mate-option when she's cursed with white skin and a tragically low mate-rate of 15%? In a post-apocalyptic, totalitarian, underground world where class and beauty are defined by resistance to an overheated environment, Eden's coloring brands her as a member of the lowest class, a weak and ugly Pearl. If only she can mate with a dark-skinned Coal from the ruling class, she'll be safe. Just maybe one Coal sees the Real Eden and will be her salvation her co-worker Jamal has begun secretly dating her. But when Eden unwittingly compromises her father's secret biological experiment, she finds herself in the eye of a storm and thrown into the last area of rainforest, a strange and dangerous land. Eden must fight to save her father, who may be humanity's last hope, while standing up to a powerful beast-man she believes is her enemy, despite her overwhelming attraction. Eden must change to survive but only if she can redefine her ideas of beauty and of love, along with a little help from her "adopted aunt" Emily Dickinson.

*My Review*

When I read Dystopian books, I either love them or hate them. Most of the time I just can not connect with the characters, and sometimes it's the setting. But with Revealing Eden I was completely captivated with the world Victoria created. In Eden's society things are not what you would expect.  Things for Eden are rough, she is most likely going to die from The Heat at a younger age. People with pale skin have a higher chance of dying, and a lower mate rate. 

One of my biggest fears is getting skin cancer. My aunt recently had a huge chunk of skin removed form her face, so I am not the biggest fan of tanning. Anytime I go out I make sure I have on sunscreen., that is why I am as white as my table cloth. Because of this fear I can relate to Eden's constant fear of getting The Heat.

The romance! I just have to do this: OMG. (sorry :P) But really, it was so intense! At first when Eden was reveling her feelings towards Ronsom this was my reaction:

Ronsom is part animal, and Eden's feelings at first seem strange to me, but I did start to warm up to the idea of them being romantically involved.

If you like dystopian novels and you love romance I would definitely give Revealing Eden a shot! I was really impressed with Victoria! I can not wait for part 2! I want to read more of Eden's story!

*Key Points*

• Dystopian lovers this might be a book for you
• A shocking romance that takes a while to get comfortable with.
• I was able to relate to Eden.