Plot Summary

The Love That Split the World

Emily Henry

The Love That Split the World

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Emily Henry

The Love That Split the World

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kentucky • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry explores the journey of a young person named Natalie Cleary who experiences mysterious visions and encounters a boy named Beau who changes her life. As reality blurs, Natalie seeks to understand the connection between her visions and Beau, with themes of love, identity, and alternate realities interwoven throughout.

Mysterious

Romantic

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.6

31,632 ratings

53%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry captivates readers with its unique blend of romance, time travel, and Native American mythology. The lyrical prose and well-developed characters are praised, but some find the plot occasionally convoluted. Its emotional depth resonates strongly, although a few critique the pacing. Overall, an enchanting and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Love That Split the World?

A reader who would enjoy Emily Henry's The Love That Split the World is likely a fan of young adult (YA) fiction with elements of romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Comparable titles include Anna-Marie McLemore's When the Moon Was Ours and Lauren Oliver's Before I Fall, which also blend lyrical prose with themes of time and reality.

3.6

31,632 ratings

53%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kentucky • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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