Everyone has a voice in their head. Mine is just a little louder.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. … 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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Aaron and Branson are identical twins. One of them has another twin brother … that exists only in his mind .. his name is David.
When their mom is diagnosed with cancer, David comes out more and more, bent on as much destruction as possible.
This is such an emotional roller coaster. I would recommend keeping some tissues handy. The authors have obviously done their research on such a poignant issue. The story takes on different voices …. it tells the story of the mom, her worries and denials of her sons’ illnesses. The family is dealing with mental illness, a tough topic to discuss.
Warning: Possible triggers include schizophrenia, suicide, animal abuse and mental abuse.
At times it is gut-wrenching, so much so that there were times I had to walk away from the book. This mother and son authors have placed deftly drawn characters into a mass of swirling emotions. The ending is a cliff hanger which was a bit disappointing … but not everything has a happy ending.
Many thanks to the authors / Tangled Tree Publishing / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
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.
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.
4.5 Stars rounded to 5
The Divided Twin is the follow-up to M. Billiter’s A Divided Mind (another great read). This book follows Aaron and Branson as they navigate their last year of college and their moms cancer diagnosis. Full of heartfelt emotion throughout and heartbreak at the end. You won’t soon forget this one!
Thank you NetGalley for the free digital ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. All opinions are my own.
While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend that you go read A Divided Mind first. That is where you are introduced to the characters and it is definitely worth a read.
Okay…now…the emotional level of this book is set on high. I cried numerous times during this book and had to walk away a couple of times to compose myself and calm down before returning. This book, once again, focuses on mental illness and it just feels so real. I am going to try to review this book without giving anything away because, like the last book, it should be read with no spoilers and with an open mind.
Branson and Aaron are now in college. We are introduced to a third twin, David. David exists in the mind of one of the twins. When their mom gets sick, David starts to make himself more known and things get crazy.
There is a lot going on in this story…and I honestly don’t want to give anything away. If you’re like me, you will get sucked into this story and find yourself questioning what you thought was happening as the book goes on. It is a story that will stay with you long after you set the book down.
This is the second book I. The series the frist been the Divided Mind. Yet again this book is set into POV. This is through Aranon and Bransons college year. The way in which schizophrenia was inrterapted could of been executed better in my opinion. The side of both twins are very similar and at points I has to correct myself to whom I was reading about. The plot for me dragged given the seriousness of this book.
This is my second book by M. Billiter. I read A Divided Mind first and couldn’t put it down. This book was the same for me. However, this book had so much more emotion than the first one. I honestly had a small cry break in this book. Beautifully worded and written. In the first book you get Branson and Tara’s POV. In this book you get both twins and I am at a loss for words at how exceptional this book turned out. It is sad and heart breaking, but mental illness does not get enough explanation in the world – this book shows the truth of it. Absolute must read.
The Divided Twin (The Divided Series #2) by M. Billiter was a twisted 5 star read.
I was pulled right in from the beginning and was done before I knew it.
Aaron and Branson are identical twins, one of them has been diagnosed with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder. Both twins are at different colleges trying to move forward. Branson hasn’t had any issues for quite some time. When things take a sad turn the boys end up going back home. Their mom has fallen sick with breast cancer.
Things get even more twisted when another personality makes itself known and has some dark and twisted plans. There are so many unexpected twists and turns. I will warn that there are some scenes that may cause triggers for some. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. There is bullying, mental illness, violence and so much more. The author has done a great job with her writing and you feel like you are right there with the characters. I had chills at times and my emotions were all over the place. You can read this as a stand alone but I suggest reading book one so that you are familiar with the characters. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.
The Divided Twin by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas is the second book in The Divided Series. Branson is now in college and new challenges are presenting themselves to his life. I highly recommend reading the first book in this series before this one. There is so much going on in their lives which adds to the challenges the family already faces. This book is emotional and heartbreaking at times. I did not want to put it down, yet I had to because of the emotions. I really enjoyed reading this book and will be looking for more from this author in the future.
The Divided Twin is book 2 in the divided series by M Billiter and Kyle Thomas.
It’s not essential but in my opinion you really need to read the first book to understand and appreciate the second book, so if you haven’t already I’d recommend starting with book 1.
The story picks back up with Branson and Aaron, twin brothers who are now in their final year of college.
In this book we also get to meet David. David brings with him more complexities, heartbreak, but also a greater understanding of what mental health looks like to different people. In the first book we saw how Bransons illness had an effect on those all around him, and this continues throughout this book too, but David brings a whole new set of trials and frustrations for everyone.
The twins mum, Tara, is diagnosed with cancer. The emotions throughout the book are very raw.
The characters in this book are very complex and believable. They suffer so much that you are keeping your fingers crossed that some happiness touches their lives.
I really enjoyed this second instalment. It’s a thought provoking read and you are left thinking about it long after you have finished reading.
The Divided Twin
The Divided Series
Book 2
By M. Billiter
With
Kyle Thomas
This is a full length novel. Packed with an emotional thriller and ends with you wanting more. In this book you will be reading about mental illness and those that live within its grips. Not for those under 118 due to adult themes.
Aaron and Branson are Identical twins. They will win you over on page one, and have you riding that rollercoaster of terror. You will meet David, and follow his journal. I can’t help but feel for these men. Both doing so much for an education, working and caring for their family. So after you read about David, is he the stone that breaks the twins up? Or is he the one to bring these troubled men together. There will be no spoilers from me. As you must read it to believe it…Don’t forget to read book 1 first. It will open book 2 and that is where you will continue.
M. Billiter and Kyle Thomas have worked on this story. M. Billiter again brings a riveting story on mental disease and PTSD. I love the characters and the strength they bring forward..The struggle is real, and this family will fight the fight. This close loving family works through the monsters in this story. Please feel free to find a quiet place to read and enjoy. Make sure to have tissue and chocolate close by. Way to go M. Billiter and Kyle Thomas (Who is new to me) This story is great. I’ll be looking for more from you!
We are back with Aaron and Brandon Kovac, the twins are now seniors in college and have their lives together, although hundreds of miles apart, they have jobs, a way with the ladies and are nearly finished getting their respective degrees, but nothing is as simple as it seems.
Their mum is diagnosed with cancer and they are finding it hard to deal with it, as are their other siblings. Branson is still learning how to deal with his mental health and Aaron is still dealing with it too, albeit by keeping his distance and leaving his brother to do his own thing.
This is where we meet David, David is the third twin. David is different and has more dark tendencies than the other twins, but he is the life of the party when he is more encouraging. He voices the things that should stay hidden, but also says the things that people want to hear.
With all the emotions which need to be worked through and the more details that come to the fore, the more the problems start to arise, but who is David talking to and what will he say? These are the million dollar questions!
Prepare for another emotional rollercoaster that takes ups and downs in its stride leaving you not knowing how or what to feel, but sure you want to feel more.
The Divided Twin
By
Mary Billiter
Book two of the divided series books, this book is mostly centered on the twins and how one of them hears another twin’s voice in his head. It is as gripping as the first book and I advise you to read the first one also. The story grips your emotions as much or more than the first. With just as much intensity, I was surprised with the ending, it brought tears to my eyes. Good job.
The Divided Twin in the 2nd book in the Divided Series by M. Billiter. This book is co-written by Kyle Thomas, and is the continued story following A Divided Mind. You should read them together, in order. I loved the first book, and loved this one just as much. It gives us a deeper look into Branson’s life with psychoaffective disorder. I liked that we got to see Aaron’s life as well, as they navigate into adulthood. They have branched out and now attend different schools but continue to lean on each other. We are introduced to the “third twin” David, who lives in one of their minds. The characters in the story are wonderfully written, and very realistic. The reader develops feelings for the boys as they cope with hardships. It is emotional at times, so be prepared for some heavy moments. Overall, I Highly recommend this book.
The Divided Twin by M. Billiter is the second book in the Divided Series. Like the first book, it is raw, brutal, and realistic. The varying points of view to tell the whole story, will take you on a roller coaster of emotion. This is a book you will not want to put down until you have finished it. I will be looking for more books by this author
The Divided Twin Is book two in the The Divided Series by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas. This book and book one are so different than any book than any other books i have read and i enjoyed that. The emotions in the story were on high and i needed the tissues a few times for those stubborn tears i couldn’t help but shed. This isn’t all sunshine and rainbows and shows the hard truths of what having a mental illness could do to someone and the people they are close to. I am looking forward to reading more by these authors and i would recommend this to anyone that is looking for something different!
I fell in love with these twins’ stories when I first read about what happened with Branson and I felt he was not only misunderstood. My heart ached for him as I got through that first read. Coming from a family where mental illness is present, that book had me hooked just as much as the second.
When you meet both twins, who are away at separate colleges in different states, no less but you’re concerned with Branson who has to fight schizophrenia. You’re concerned with what Tara’s sickness can do for his mental health and how it will create new choices for both twins.
I loved how this book was written as much as the first. You also find each brother battling their own emotions in their own ways when they’re hit unexpectedly with a life-altering illness like cancer. This story had my heart aching for the twins as they’re going through the grieving process with one another and battling crippling mental illness all at once. You can’t help but want to jump through the pages of the book to help the characters on their way to survive it all but you can’t which leaves you feeling helpless and upset at a fictional book. Great read and well-written.
5/5 Stars
The Divided Twin (The Divided Series #2) by M Billiter with Kyle Thomas
This is the second book of The Divided Series and I’ve got to say that I love this. They do amazing work and I couldn’t put this down.
Branson, twin #1, is still hearing voices, but it’s not Trevor who makes another appearance. He’s now in college and is about done. The quote I choose for Branson is: “And I’m sure they don’t battle with multiple voices competing with each other for top spot.”
Aaron, twin #2, worries about his brother. Aaron and Branson have never been separated, but college is different. While he’s no longer in his home state doesn’t mean he’s lost interest. The quote I choose for Aaron is: “When my mom first got sick, I planted a jasmine tree outside her bedroom window in Casper. I wanted her to wake up or go to bed with the smell of jasmine. It’s not too much or not enough but just the right amount.”
I highly recommend you read A Divided Mind before this. This book was written amazingly and I couldn’t put it down. M. Billiter can put words down like no other. I can’t wait for the next read by her.
When the voice in your head seems so real that it forces you to do things that may hurt other people what do you do?
Aaron and Branson are identical twins in there last year of college, they decided to go to seperate colleges but their bond has never been stronger until someone decides that they need to come between these two brothers.
In the first book we discovered that Branson suffered with mental health issues which rocked all there worlds but this book delves into the world of Aaron. With the realisation that Aaron also suffers from a mental health issue but not the same as his brother.
The book follows each of the main characters within their own chapters but to be honest I did get a bit lost to which mind or story I was reading, this did not distract from the story but just made me work that little bit harder to discover the character. I would recommend reading the first book in this series to lay some of the groundwork you will need further on in the book.
I have to admit the first half of the book was okay but I carried on and was blown away by the last few chapters in the book which certainly revealed so twist and turners to the whole story.
This is a psychological thriller which touch some subject matter is can be uncomfortable to read but the story has been well planned and written. This is an original storyline which will have you pondering the subject matter regarding mental illnesses.
This book was just as interesting as the first one for the series so far. The story is told through the POV of the twins, and the third twin. And I couldn’t put it down. This book is a great read and I would definitely recommend it to others. I wouldn’t read it as a stand-alone, it’s nice to have the backstory from the first book.