Review: Gemini Falling - Eleanor Wood

Review: Gemini Falling - Eleanor Wood - October 2013

As part of my 2026 mission to finally clear out the "digital dust" on my Kindle, I dove into Gemini Falling by Eleanor Wood. I went in expecting a sharp, Mean Girls-style drama set in an exclusive private school. The opening hooked me immediately: ‘First of all, let’s get something straight. This is not going to be one of those stories where the school bitch turns out to have a heart of gold.’ I love a book that promises a complex, unrepentant protagonist! But oh boy, "complex" doesn't quite cover where this story went.

The story starts with Amie, the reigning Queen Bee, and her loyal second-in-command, Lexy. It’s that classic social hierarchy we all know (and maybe secretly love to read about). But the status quo is shattered when the mysterious twins, Elyse and Melanie, arrive mid-term.

These twins aren't just new students; they have this "magnetic power" that completely disrupts the school’s social fabric. As they leave a trail of darkness and devastation, we see a shift in the power balance. Lexy starts discovering her own talent for manipulation, while Amie begins to realize that being at the top of the food chain isn't just lonely it’s actually terrifying.

Here is where I have to be a bit "homely" and honest with you all: WTF did I just read? I really wanted to love this, especially with such a strong start. But as the pages turned, the narrative started to feel incredibly disjointed. By the time I hit the final page, I felt like I was holding an unfinished manuscript. I was left with so many unanswered questions that it felt like sections of the story were simply missing. It’s like baking a cake that looks beautiful on the outside, but when you cut into it, the center is still liquid batter.

I don't mind a "slow burn" or a "weird" plot, but the transition from school drama to whatever darkness the twins brought felt a bit jagged.

It’s a fascinating premise with a great "villainous" opening, but the execution left me stumbling.

If you like stories that leave a lot to the imagination and don't mind feeling a bit lost by the end, this might be for you. But for me? I’m still scratching my head!

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