I can’t get over how much I enjoy Eve’s character. She is strong but flawed, she is tough but has a soft heart, and she has the constant internal struggle to want to be free but must think of her family in the compound. Eve and Wren made it out of Eleven however, surviving on Earth is not going to be possible without food, water or shelter. So they return to the compound, what??? This threw me off a bit. But the story continued and it was great. The rest of the novel was intense, full of action and lots of twists and turns. All the characters involved have many secrets to reveal and Eve has a huge decision to make and Wren needs to step up in my opinion. I eagerly look forward to the end of this trilogy because this second book left me hooked.

I was lucky enough to receive this novel for free from Entangled Teen in exchange for my honest review.

So I’m struggling with my star rating.

On one hand I loved so much about this book. I really liked reading the inner turmoil Eve struggled with and how she handled it. Her character grew a lot in Unraveling Eleven.
Her relationships with the people around her grew and changed and that was interesting to watch unfold.

And thankfully, the plot has diverted off the horrible painful path that Divergent took me on. (I’ve still never forgiven Veronica Roth).

But on the other hand I felt like this was your typical bridge
book between book 1 And 3.

So frustrating? yes. Enjoyable? Yes. A little boring? Also yes.

Eve struggled a lot in this book with herself. I can not imagine having to pick between myself and an entire society, between What I want and what others so sorely need.
It seems impossible for a 16 year old to manage those emotions gracefully. And she doesn’t.
That is one part of the story I really liked, her ARC was flawless.
I liked who she chose to be.
I liked that wren has this innate sense of goodness in him. I still haven’t gotten a glimpse of this “darkness” he swears he has. But what 18 year old guy doesn’t think he’s got a “bad boy” side to him 😂
I swear to god though- if these two idiots break up and get back together one more time…. I’ll lose it.
I really enjoyed the revenge Eve finally got on her enemies. I thought her NEW enemies were well crafted and it was nice to have smart bad guys and now just brawny ones.
I think her mother’s character is absolutely fascinating and I just KNOW she’s going to be the one to take down Katz in the end.

My big problem lies in the plots over all arc. I’m mad that Eve and Wren go back down into Compound Eleven. The make that choice. But Eve is always just going up and out to visit, no one seems to catch on- so why not just start taking her friends up slowly? Wren is fake dating his ex girlfriend for purposes that are still not wholly clear to me. (I think that story line could have just not happened and I would have been fine)… they make allllll these sacrifices and go through all this unnecessary turmoil, just to go right back topside but this time everyone is injured.
It’s one giant cluster fuck circle and by the time the reach the surface at the end of the novel it felt like I read a whole book about nothing important. All the work that was done, all the secrets they kept and information they gathers felt like it was done for absolutely no reason at all.

Unraveling Eleven just felt like a filler to me.
A bridge book.
Something to span between the events of book 1 to book 3. It was lack luster.
Escaping Eleven sparked my interest and I couldn’t stop thinking about what would happen next. I was SO excited to start reading the second installment.
So. Yes Unraveling Eleven held my interest. And yes I’m definitely going to keep reading this trilogy because I just HAVE to know who those *~familiar eyes~* belongs to.

But it was mad disappointing for me. I’m very eager for Book three now that I’m done reading. But I wish Unraveling Eleven gave me a little bit **more**. Because it didn’t feel like they unraveled very much

Unraveling Eleven is the second installment in author Jerri Chisholm's Eleven Trilogy. This story begins right where Escaping Eleven finished. 16-year-old Eve Hamilton (Lower Level Mean) and 18-year-old Wren Edelman (Prime) have done what nobody else has without being expelled. They've escaped Eleven and discovered that the world isn't what they've been told their entire lives. Instead of a world where people burn up as soon as they step outside, it is a world that is exciting, and terrifying all at the same time.

Eve hoped to find out if her brother Jack, who was disposed of when he was three for being an extra body, is still alive, or gone. Him being forcibly removed from Eleven has weighed on her conscious for 9 years. But without a food source, or water, and a dangerous encounter with an unknown beast, Eve and Wren return to Eleven where Eve will find that she doesn't have just a few enemies, she has made powerful enemies than she could ever imagine. Now, Eve has to deal with a verification trial, as well as choosing her future.

If you haven't read this series, Four generations ago, Earth was rendered uninhabitable, the sun too hot, the land too barren. Those who survived were forced underground, where civilization divided into compounds. In Compound Eleven, only the cruel survive. Fighting is entertainment, violence is a way of life, and hierarchy is everything. For the Primes who inhabit the fifth floor, life is comfortable. For the Lower and High Means and the Denominators who live on the floors below, it is anything but.

Residents are literally trapped in a box underground under the leadership of Preme's who rule the compound while those like Eve are expected to fall in line, or be cast off. When Eve returns to Eleven, she's a changed person. One could say that she becomes even more angrier than before. She hasn't forgiven her former best friend Hunter for his betrayal. She's having issues with choosing what she wants to do, and then decides to try to be a Guard which would give her access to certain places in the compound.

In a major twist, Eve discovers a new possibility; a life outside the compound along with others who have survived other compounds as well as living outside. Can you imagine Eve's reaction? She's tried hard to gain access to the Oracle where she's watched the sun rise and she didn't want to remain any longer. She has parents who are either out of touch with reality, or demanding that she fight for a living. She's hounded by powerful Primes who want to silence her. She's hounded by guards who have pushed, and pushed, and pushed until she can't take it any longer.

When guards begin to become targets, those in charge take a hard look in Eve's direction. Those in charge know that she's more dangerous than anyone they've encountered in a long time. Eve wants freedom, she wants revenge, she wants her alleged boyfriend to stop playing games and either stand with her or get out of the way. When push comes to shove, Eve has to make a choice. Stay and fight, or leave and begin a new life among new friends who aren't judgy. This story ends with so many twists, and turns that I can't wait to see what happens next.

‘Unraveling Eleven’ is a triumphant follow-up to its predecessor, ‘Escaping Eleven.’ Author Jerri Chisholm deftly manages a feat that has been proven to be difficult for most trilogies out there—her second book is filled to the brim with narrative action and zero filler.

Now that Eve and Wren have escaped Compound Eleven, they encounter a world completely foreign to their understanding or their ability. Forced to return to the very place they worked so hard to flee, both will have to grapple with the fallout of their decision. And both will have to decide what comes next for themselves, their community, and with each other.

Chisholm set the bar high with ‘Escaping Eleven,’ and ‘Unraveling’ leaps over it handily. The plot in this book is masterfully executed, with twists and turns at every juncture. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride of not knowing where the narrative was taking me. Eve is brilliantly sketched, embodying all of the insecurities of youth coupled with the effects of trauma and abuse. The chemistry between Eve and Wren is also dynamic and compelling, as they try to figure out how they fit into each other’s lives.

Like the first book in the trilogy, this one ends with one heck of a cliffhanger. And I, for one, cannot wait to see how Chisholm concludes this dystopian gem.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Definitely enjoyed. Need to read the first two books in the trilogy. Would recommend reading the first two first. I had not read them yet, but was able to follow the book. It is full of suspence and action. The writer makes you feel as if you a part of the story. Highly recommend. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy and an opportunity to review. I will be purchasing books one and two!!

First things first, that cover is fab. Jumps right off the shelf.

This is turning into a fantastic little set of books. The plot picks up right where book one left off, straight into some action. Eve and Wren have made it above ground and they begin their journey to survive. Although that isn't actually what the book is about, in fact it's set under ground within the compound! What? I hear you say. Right so the beginning was a little odd, I wasn't loving the whole what's everything called in the above world, section, and it felt a little naive to start, but once they decide to return to the compound, things get back on track.

I still like Eve, she is a gritty character, full of flaws and achingly human. She becomes more and more conflicted and evolves during the story. Wren is still a bit of a mystery though. I'm waiting for his sinister side but it just isn't happening despite the hints. In fact, he seems to become a little soft in places which is confusing. Daniel is a slime ball! And let's just say Landry deserves everything he gets. I was waiting for Eves mum to come out packing a gun and save the day, so was slightly disappointed she doesn't appear at the end. Then there's the guard instructor who must turn up at some point as he has a favour to cash in at some point. Sully also seems to have been very quiet this time so I'm sure he will come in guns blazing in book 3. The question is will book 3 be the end or could this be a set of 4????

The plot to this one develops nicely. There's the Daniel/ Landry story along side the wren / eve love story and the political make up of the compound. Not to mention the relationship between wren and just about every woman in his life. Addison's sure to make a comeback soon and then there's the question of Michael and Tuck and why is he never around? Could Michael be a power hungry leader, could it be Eve has attracted another narcissist? Oh and will Hunter save the day?

So many questions and possible ways this could go. I can't wait for the next installment. A satisfying yet simple read which flows and packs a punch on places.

This book was absolutely a dystopian masterpiece. It did not fall into the 2nd book syndrome where it is just filler to get to the conclusion. Unraveling Eleven kept me drawn in from the very beginning. The tension between Eve and Wren after having to come back to the compound is so thick, and there were times when I definitely thought it was over. I had forgotten the animosity between Eve and her parents since reading the first book and I was just as devastated this time reading about it. I have an amazing family that loves and supports each other, so I can't imagine being in this kind of situation with no family support. There were moments of utter grief and sadness and other moments where I was so filled with hope while reading this story. I could not help but feel sad for Wren with the revelations about his own parents. The struggles they both go through trying to decide what is best for them to do were gut wrenching. The ending brought such a fierce longing in me, and I am not sure how I will be able to wait for the next installment to find out if it is true.

All of your emotions are brought out while reading this. The characters develop nicely throughout the story, and the plot is pretty seamless. This series is so captivating because it seems a reality that we could one day face. Not to the extreme of these stories but you never know what the future holds and this just shows that some people will do whatever it takes to have power and control.

I highly recommend this series whether you enjoy dystopian novels or not.

This was a very interesting book and I highly enjoyed it!. I really enjoyed where the author took the plot and how she developed the characters. Great read!

Wow! Yet again, I was caught up in this story and couldn’t put it down! Wren and Eve are amazing. So strong and resilient. Although, I couldn’t believe Eve didn’t stay. To go back to a place where your treated like a criminal instead of freedom. But I understand the need to survive and to keep family/friends close. And a great twist at the end. All in all, a great read.

This book is even more thrilling and exciting than the book one. The life in Compound Eleven is nothing short of hell, especially for the rebellious teenager, Eve. In the last book we see how she struggles to find a way out of the compound and succeed in the end. Unfortunately, her freedom doesn't last fro long. Soon Eve and Wren realized that surviving aboveground is not as easy as they had assumed. There might not be any other option than to go back. But what awaits them back at the compound? It turns out that life just got much worse now that they have entered the world of the adults. As the story unfolds, friendships are forged, enemies are destroyed, and secrets are revealed. But at the end of it all, what is there to hope for? Can they ever succeed against the elite of the Compound Eleven or will they end up dead like so many before them? I can't wait to read the conclusion to this amazing Dystopian adventure.

I really enjoyed this sequel. It doesn't go an expected route and proceeds to through some more crazy, interesting loops in there. Some romantic tension type stuff, as well as a decent portrayal of a young woman struggling to overcome her demons to be the better person she's capable of. The concept is still interesting as ever and I find myself adoring some of the new characters that get introduced.

Thanks Entangled Publishing for an eARC of this in exchange for an honest review.

I tried so hard to get into this, but the present tense 1st person and voice did not work for me for this story. It felt so out of place for this story, and I just could not get into it.

This is obviously a preference thing, but it just didn't work for me.

This is the second book in the Eleven trilogy, and it picks up right where the first book left off. Eve and Wren have escaped Compound Eleven, and they learn that the leaders of Eleven have been lying to them about the world above. Needing a plan to survive outside of Compound Eleven, they return and realize that what awaits them is even more dangerous than before. As Eve and Wren ingratiate themselves into their new jobs, they work to find a way to expose the leaders’ lies to the other citizens and work toward returning above ground. However, not everyone wants this secret revealed, and Eve and Wren find themselves facing their most dangerous threats yet.

Like the first book, the dystopian elements are strong in this book. We learn so much more about the world outside of Eleven, and it is intriguing! It is so different from the world below ground, and the two settings contrast each other well. I think the openness of the land and the community Eve finds highlight just how confining, restrictive, and wrong Compound Eleven has become. I also think seeing a new and better way to live, yet being unable to stay changes Eve.

Eve’s character development is immense, and emotionally she goes through a lot in this story. She is changed by the sense of freedom she experienced when she left Eleven. However, she becomes so obsessed with leaving Compound Eleven that everything else, including those she cares about, seems unimportant in comparison. Guilt, fear, and anger seem to propel her, yet Eve is confused about what she wants and what she should do. She hates feeling powerless and weak, and she often acts selfish and impulsive, which leads to some regrettable actions. Eve has a lot to learn about selflessness, helping others, and seeing things from different perspectives, which she does as the story progresses. I enjoyed her arc and how she perseveres even when all seems lost.

The relationship between Wren and Eve changes over the course of the story as well, and both have some things to work through. She seems to resent him, and he seems colder and more distant. Like most relationships, both Eve and Will make mistakes, and they have to decide how to deal with the consequences of their actions and behaviors. Their social stations still hang between them, define them, and divide them, and the couple has to find a way to get past their social differences if they ever want to be together.

And oh my word, the ending is great! I’m so curious to see where the story goes after that fantastic ending! There are several unpredictable twists and turns throughout the story, which all lead to a heart-pounding and slightly surprising conclusion. It will be interesting to see how Eve, Wren, and others deal with all of the shocking changes and revelations they’ve experienced.

Unraveling Eleven is an engrossing second book in the Eleven Trilogy, and I think it will appeal to readers that enjoy YA dystopias. It is not a standalone, so I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series, Escaping Eleven, before reading this one. Thanks so much to Entangled: Teen, NetGalley, and Jerri Chisholm for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I enjoyed this engrossing YA dystopia!

What a roller coaster of emotions this book will put you through! Book 2 of the Eleven Trilogy picks up right where book 1 ends. I thought book one was amazing, but this one was better! 
There are plenty of plot twists and turns which kept me on my toes. I could never predict how this would turn out. I cannot wait for book 3!

Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Teen for allowing me to read and review this book! All opinions and thoughts are my own.

After receiving the approval for the book, I realized I did not read the first book yet. I quickly read the first book, Escaping Eleven, and loved it. I was super happy to know I had the sequel waiting cause the cliffhanger was killer. I dove right into the sequel with very high expectations, and this book met them in every way and more!

To those writing a trilogy, or just a sequel in general, THIS is how you write one. I absolutely LOVE this book and it's characters. We start off right where book one left us with Eve and Wren outside of Compound Eleven realizing their government has been lying to everyone about everything. Previously we are told that if you went outside the underground compound you would die a terrible death by the heat of the sun. Eve and Wren find a way to escape and find the Earth to be not what they were expecting. They definitely did not die right away as the book would be very short if they did. They quickly realize they would not survive without a plan and are forced to go back to Eleven to find a way to survive and help others escape as well.

Eve is such a fantastic, realistic, and strong female protagonist. Wren is a supportive and not dependent boyfriend who challenges Eve to do better. I love their relationship/friendship they have and how they both push and shove each other throughout their character development. The story is just as good as the first book and the writing pulls you in to their lives underground and the emotions of rebellion and wanting to be free of the chains that hold them.

I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more books from Jerri Chisholm, this book will not be the last I read from her.

I'm just going to go sit in a corner and wait (im)patiently for the conclusion of this epic dystopian trilogy.

5 stars and beyond.

(Disclaimer: I tried posting to my Goodreads Account, it did not go through. I will make sure to manually post this review!)

What a roller coaster of emotions this book will put you through! Book 2 of the Eleven Trilogy picks up right where book 1 ends. I thought book one was amazing, but this one was better!

Eve and Wren are back underground, something Eve absolutely hates. I could feel all her emotions of resentment, anger and helplessness as she tries to survive in a hell she had escaped. She struggles with being selfish and running away, or staying and trying to end a tyranny.

There are plenty of plot twists and turns which kept me on my toes. I could never predict how this would turn out. I cannot wait for book 3!

This is such a great book. So unique!! I never read anything like this expect maybe Divergent!! I love the characters!

Once again, this series made me feel nostalgic. This sequel will immediately transport you back to 2010, when YA dystopian novels were the only stories worth reading. This is ‘Silo’ meets ‘Divergent’ with a little bit of ‘The City of Ember’ vibes thrown in there for good measure. I love the overall concept and vibe of this book/series.

That being said, I feel like this suffers from “second book syndrome” a little bit. There's just a lot of filler and the pacing is slow. Yes, some key things happen that progress the plot and set up the next book, but it's very minor. The bulk of the story is quite mundane and had me bored at times. I also found Eve to be pretty unlikeable for a lot of the story. I don't remember her being this unappealing of a character before, and I get she has a lot going on, but her bad attitude made this a chore to read.

Overall, this is an okay sequel. I'm still invested in the story as whole and look forward to the next book, but certain things about this particular installment had me not loving this as much as ‘Escaping Eleven.’