The Secret Circle: The Divide

· Secret Circle Book 4 · Sold by Harper Collins
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L. J. Smith, New York Times best–selling author of The Vampire Diaries and inspiration for the massively popular TV show from CW, returns to her thrilling Secret Circle series in this fourth installment, following Cassie as she battles good and evil within her coven of witches.

Keep your enemies close. . . .

For the first time since moving to New Salem, Cassie Blake finally feels normal. She's dating her soul mate, Adam, and making new friends in town. But between the secret coven of witches she calls her best friends and the incredible power she holds within her, Cassie is leading a far from ordinary life.

The Circle is being hunted by an unknown enemy resistant to their magic—and anyone could be the next victim. No one knows who to trust or who to fear. Will Cassie be able to save the Circle . . . and herself? Or will her choices break it apart forever?


  • Fated Mates: Cassie and Adam are finally together, but as the dangers to the Circle mount, their soul mate bond will be tested like never before.
  • Found Family: The coven is Cassie’s anchor in New Salem, but with a hunter in their midst, the trust that binds them together is beginning to fray.
  • Dark Heritage: As Cassie embraces her growing power, she must confront the legacy of her father, Black John, and a darkness inside her she never knew existed.
  • Paranormal Thriller: An ancient enemy is picking off witches one by one. To survive, the Circle must uncover the traitor in their town before they are all destroyed.
L. J. Smith, New York Times best–selling author of The Vampire Diaries and inspiration for the massively popular TV show from CW, returns to her thrilling Secret Circle series in this fourth installment, following Cassie as she battles good and evil within her coven of witches. Keep your enemies ...

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67 reviews
Chris Bruder
May 8, 2015
I was a bit hesitant upon learning that a ghost writer had taken over the series after they fired Smith, so I read this one: a. to see what the commotion was about, and b. to continue reading the series in general. This was absolutely atrocious and did such a dishonor to the series, the characters, and especially to Smith. The characters threw away all their development from Smith's writing. It felt like ghost writer had a personal grudge that she took out on the characters in this book. What a waste.
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Rebecca Lewis
May 27, 2026
I thought The Divide by L.J. Smith was a fun read overall. It has that classic 90s YA fantasy vibe, which made it feel kind of nostalgic and different from a lot of newer fantasy books. The story moves fast, so I never got bored, and the whole idea of “The Divide” being this hidden world full of weird magical creatures was super interesting to me. One thing I liked most was the atmosphere. The world felt mysterious and a little creepy in a good way, and I liked discovering everything alongside Adam. The fantasy elements were creative without being too complicated, so it was easy to get into. That said, I do think some parts felt a little rushed, and a few characters could’ve had more depth. The writing style is also pretty simple compared to a lot of fantasy books now, but I didn’t mind because it kept the story moving. I’d give it a 4/5. If you like quick fantasy reads with supernatural creatures, adventure, and that older YA style, I’d recommend it.
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Kristina Curry
July 19, 2015
I didn't know it wasn't written by L.J. Smith till reading other reviews. The entire time readings it I felt like it was a fanfic that got published. Didn't feel like Smith and did not stay true to the characters at all. Not a bad plot but not for this series.
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About the author

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her latest book.

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in P...

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