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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
This is a little novella from Aidens point of view and it happens right after book 3.
Alex lost herself and is only maintained by the help of the gods until the put her under the effects of a fortified Elixir. Aiden tries everything to make her come back to her senses - even if it means waging war against the gods. Lovely short read =)
Alex lost herself and is only maintained by the help of the gods until the put her under the effects of a fortified Elixir. Aiden tries everything to make her come back to her senses - even if it means waging war against the gods. Lovely short read =)
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this novella, but I felt like it was necessary to the story, yet as a novella some people might skip it all together.
I loved seeing Aiden’s point of view, and how he handle the situation.
I’m so glad my edition had this novella in it, because I think I would have been a little confused otherwise, especially if book four starts right at the end of the novella.
I don’t usually give high ratings to novellas, but this one was so necessary and amazing, I had to give it five stars!
I loved seeing Aiden’s point of view, and how he handle the situation.
I’m so glad my edition had this novella in it, because I think I would have been a little confused otherwise, especially if book four starts right at the end of the novella.
I don’t usually give high ratings to novellas, but this one was so necessary and amazing, I had to give it five stars!
With this series, we meet Alex Andros’ world, where Hematoi (children from Greek gods with mortals) are at the top of the pyramid, while Alex is almost at the bottom for being a half-blood (children from a pure – Hematoi’s children - with a mortal). Alex and her mom run away from Deity Island, leaving behind Alex’s dream to become a Sentinel (a type of soldier that protects the community).
Alex is forced to come back to Deity Island, where the community is, but isn’t as easy as it seems when her uncle is the dean of the school and the coach, her crush.
There’s a reason why Alex’s mother left Deity Island, and Alex will discover it and face the consequences of their departure.
I believe that this series was premeditated as such because Half-Blood (technically the first book since Daimon was released after Half-Blood) served and an introductory book to Hematoi lifestyle and powers as well we get to know the characters and the environment.
Covenant Series
0.5. Daimon
1. Half-Blood
2. Pure
3. Deity
3.5. Elixir
4. Apollyon
5. Sentinel
This book is for a young adult public. The main character is 17 years old and, if we’re older, we have to read through the eyes and feelings of a person of that age. The same goes for children’s book, for example.
An YA’s author has the responsibility to influence young minds the right things but, at the same time, draw the attention of their hyperactive teen brain, to make them hooked, and Armentrout doesn’t just that beautifully and subtlety so. She mixes the need to influence the young minds to social and personal issues, that they’re not faced every day (and underestimated), to the need to make them pick up a book and continue reading it by putting in emotions and situations that they can relate easily.
We see a metaphorical depiction of racism and generalized ignorance towards the major social issues. What I found extraordinary, in this series, was the messages that come through: the character’s personal growth into adulthood. We see her facing loss, grief, anxiety, social distancing, struggling to stay true to her principles under pressure, acceptance and love. I know this may sound cheesy but… yeah, love. Having the ability to distinguish need from love.
“I don't want to know about love.'
'But you should, my child. You need to know about love. The things people will do for love. All truths come down to love, do they not? One way or another, they do. See, there is a difference between love and need. Sometimes, what you feel is immediate and without rhyme or reason.' She sat up a little straighter. 'Two people see each across a room or their skin brushes. Their souls recognize the person as their own. It doesn’t need time to figure it. The soul always knows... whether it’s right or wrong.”
The soul knows very well what it wants when it comes to love. We need to distinguish the happy moments from a happy life.
And many adults, too many to be honest, don’t know the difference because what we mistake for need or settling blinds us.
Do we need someone or is it love?
I LOVED all the Greek mythology! I has to go to Wikipedia several times to know more and I liked it more and more every time I did research, and got more excited when something related to it appeared while reading it.
The writing is very fluid and simple, to the point that we finished the chapter, book and series without realising it. I wanted more of Alex (and her sense of humour), and of Aiden, despite the frustration he made me feel. Characters well developed and, above all, real – real emotions and situations. Feeling actual pain when they felt. Armentrout made the most despicable character that ran into in literature – except the ones from King’s of course.
The character’s interactions develop so naturally and beautifully, that we become proud of them. But, until we reach it, we suffer and become frustrated.
The plot is relatively simple, but was given to Armentrout the gift from the Gods to make us suffer with the amount of cliff hangers and plot twists, turning our thoughts upside down.
There’s nothing more that I can say, except: read this series. Nuff said.
Follow my readings on Instagram: @sam_livralma
Follow my blog: samlivralma.blogspot.com
Alex is forced to come back to Deity Island, where the community is, but isn’t as easy as it seems when her uncle is the dean of the school and the coach, her crush.
There’s a reason why Alex’s mother left Deity Island, and Alex will discover it and face the consequences of their departure.
I believe that this series was premeditated as such because Half-Blood (technically the first book since Daimon was released after Half-Blood) served and an introductory book to Hematoi lifestyle and powers as well we get to know the characters and the environment.
Covenant Series
0.5. Daimon
1. Half-Blood
2. Pure
3. Deity
3.5. Elixir
4. Apollyon
5. Sentinel
This book is for a young adult public. The main character is 17 years old and, if we’re older, we have to read through the eyes and feelings of a person of that age. The same goes for children’s book, for example.
An YA’s author has the responsibility to influence young minds the right things but, at the same time, draw the attention of their hyperactive teen brain, to make them hooked, and Armentrout doesn’t just that beautifully and subtlety so. She mixes the need to influence the young minds to social and personal issues, that they’re not faced every day (and underestimated), to the need to make them pick up a book and continue reading it by putting in emotions and situations that they can relate easily.
We see a metaphorical depiction of racism and generalized ignorance towards the major social issues. What I found extraordinary, in this series, was the messages that come through: the character’s personal growth into adulthood. We see her facing loss, grief, anxiety, social distancing, struggling to stay true to her principles under pressure, acceptance and love. I know this may sound cheesy but… yeah, love. Having the ability to distinguish need from love.
“I don't want to know about love.'
'But you should, my child. You need to know about love. The things people will do for love. All truths come down to love, do they not? One way or another, they do. See, there is a difference between love and need. Sometimes, what you feel is immediate and without rhyme or reason.' She sat up a little straighter. 'Two people see each across a room or their skin brushes. Their souls recognize the person as their own. It doesn’t need time to figure it. The soul always knows... whether it’s right or wrong.”
The soul knows very well what it wants when it comes to love. We need to distinguish the happy moments from a happy life.
And many adults, too many to be honest, don’t know the difference because what we mistake for need or settling blinds us.
Do we need someone or is it love?
I LOVED all the Greek mythology! I has to go to Wikipedia several times to know more and I liked it more and more every time I did research, and got more excited when something related to it appeared while reading it.
The writing is very fluid and simple, to the point that we finished the chapter, book and series without realising it. I wanted more of Alex (and her sense of humour), and of Aiden, despite the frustration he made me feel. Characters well developed and, above all, real – real emotions and situations. Feeling actual pain when they felt. Armentrout made the most despicable character that ran into in literature – except the ones from King’s of course.
The character’s interactions develop so naturally and beautifully, that we become proud of them. But, until we reach it, we suffer and become frustrated.
The plot is relatively simple, but was given to Armentrout the gift from the Gods to make us suffer with the amount of cliff hangers and plot twists, turning our thoughts upside down.
There’s nothing more that I can say, except: read this series. Nuff said.
Follow my readings on Instagram: @sam_livralma
Follow my blog: samlivralma.blogspot.com
4/5⭐️
the only novella i rated but this book was so cute to not rate it. it was nice to read from Aiden’s pov for a change and it was adorable
the only novella i rated but this book was so cute to not rate it. it was nice to read from Aiden’s pov for a change and it was adorable
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
slow-paced
The story was fine, but I REALLY don't like that it's billed as a .5 novella. This is basically the first part of [b:Apollyon|9897164|Apollyon (Covenant, #4)|Jennifer L. Armentrout|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1350101819l/9897164._SX50_.jpg|14789350], and you literally cannot read Apollyon without the knowledge of what happens in Elixir. Novellas are supposed to be side stories that enrich but aren't essential to the primary story.