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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
This book was so awesome! Ashton took lots of mythology that I already knew and weaved it into a whole new story revolving around the Everneath, a kinda version of the underworld. I loved this book because i Felt the "reality" of Nikki's choices. Even though I knew the right choice was to stay with Jack, I honestly thought she should just go with Cole. I mean really, he is devilishly handsome and it would be easy. She could become a queen. THe whole humanity (haha, the irony) of the story is what made it so captivating in my opinion.
Honestly, I didn't actually think that I'd like this at all. I've had few encounters wherein I read a book because of its pretty cover and find myself banging my head against the wall in attempt to bring back the time wasted on reading.
I shouldn't have been worried.
Everneath has probably one of the best first chapters that I've read in a long, long, looonng time. I was like "what? What's happening? Why is it like that? What's going on?!" and I love it! I couldn't stop reading it!
All in all, if you haven't read this yet, I suggest you do. It was a great read.
Seriously, go and read it. Now. You don't know what your missing.
I shouldn't have been worried.
Everneath has probably one of the best first chapters that I've read in a long, long, looonng time. I was like "what? What's happening? Why is it like that? What's going on?!" and I love it! I couldn't stop reading it!
All in all, if you haven't read this yet, I suggest you do. It was a great read.
Seriously, go and read it. Now. You don't know what your missing.
Six months ago, Nikki Beckett vanished. Everyone thought that she was in rehab. And now she is back. Her boyfriend doesn't know what to think, neither does her best friend. Her father believes that Nikki is using drugs. But, in reality Nikki has been gone for a century.
Nikki had found herself in Everneath, an underground realm where Everlivings feed on the souls of the living. Nikki was part of the Feed. Now, she is back on the surface and a mark that grows with each passing day is a reminder that her time on earth is coming to an end. Soon enough, she will be claimed by the Tunnels... unless... she turns into an Everliving herself, something Nikki has vowed never to do.
She has six months to say goodbye to everyone forever.
Everneath is a retelling of the myth of Hades & Persephone with some Egyptian mythology. It is super unique and very inventive. The story is also fast-paced and full of surprises.
So, why didn't I give it a higher rating?
The story is not told in a linear manner. It takes forever before we find out why Nikki was in Everneath in the first place. Although I was eager to embrace the confusion, I found myself irritated after a while by the jumps in the writing. It did not really add to the suspense factor.
Secondly, the characters are... bland. The focus of the book is supernatural romance with a possible love triangle. I did not really like Cole or Jack. Cole was interesting because he has the bad boy mysterious vibe to him. But, he was downright cruel and despicable. As for Jack, he was a cookie cutter type with a bit of an edge to him. I did not really care too much if Nikki reconciled with him even though they supposedly share a great love for each other. I just didn't see it.
There was something very dark and depressing about this book that I couldn't put my finger on. There are quite a few depressing and dark books for young adults, but this one is particularly so. It deals with grim topics in a supernatural context. If you're looking for a dark read, this might be perfect for you. If you were hoping for some swooning romance, this is not the book for you.
I also do not feel very interested in reading the other sequels.
All in all, my biggest takeaway from this book is that I loved the inventiveness, but the characters had me yawning.
Nikki had found herself in Everneath, an underground realm where Everlivings feed on the souls of the living. Nikki was part of the Feed. Now, she is back on the surface and a mark that grows with each passing day is a reminder that her time on earth is coming to an end. Soon enough, she will be claimed by the Tunnels... unless... she turns into an Everliving herself, something Nikki has vowed never to do.
She has six months to say goodbye to everyone forever.
Everneath is a retelling of the myth of Hades & Persephone with some Egyptian mythology. It is super unique and very inventive. The story is also fast-paced and full of surprises.
So, why didn't I give it a higher rating?
The story is not told in a linear manner. It takes forever before we find out why Nikki was in Everneath in the first place. Although I was eager to embrace the confusion, I found myself irritated after a while by the jumps in the writing. It did not really add to the suspense factor.
Secondly, the characters are... bland. The focus of the book is supernatural romance with a possible love triangle. I did not really like Cole or Jack. Cole was interesting because he has the bad boy mysterious vibe to him. But, he was downright cruel and despicable. As for Jack, he was a cookie cutter type with a bit of an edge to him. I did not really care too much if Nikki reconciled with him even though they supposedly share a great love for each other. I just didn't see it.
There was something very dark and depressing about this book that I couldn't put my finger on. There are quite a few depressing and dark books for young adults, but this one is particularly so. It deals with grim topics in a supernatural context. If you're looking for a dark read, this might be perfect for you. If you were hoping for some swooning romance, this is not the book for you.
I also do not feel very interested in reading the other sequels.
All in all, my biggest takeaway from this book is that I loved the inventiveness, but the characters had me yawning.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not bad, I like the miss of mythology. The main character is likable. This was a complete cliffhanger so I have already started the next book. Overall, decent young adult stuff
A fast, enjoyable read. I feel like it wasn't very deep because I didn't have time to get attached to the characters, but I actually liked them. I didn't feel like anyone was whiny or weak, people had personalities, and there wasn't instalove. The character relationships actually reminds me slightly of the Grisha trilogy, which I both liked and disliked.
Nikki and Jack’s relationship doesn’t really make sense. Really, a high school puppy love brings someone from hell. Despite all the things Cole has does he is the only character that does act “real/normal”.
I do like how the author writes, just not fan of the characters.
I do like how the author writes, just not fan of the characters.
Si tuviera que resumirlo en una palabra, esa sería: fresco. Porque después de tanta distopía y tanto Young Adult y tanta cosa, viene bien un poco de fantasía de la buena, con intriga desde la primera palabra y con un desenlace que hace que te muerdas las uñas esperando el siguiente libro. Y Everneath consigue todo eso.
"Recordar es fácil. Olvidar es lo difícil."
Esta historia comienza cuando Nikki, nuestra protagonista, regresa del Everneath (o Infierno) después de pasar allí un siglo (afortunadamente para los terrestres sólo han pasado 6 meses, si no sería un poco incómodo). Y regresa por una razón principal: Jack. Sin embargo, su vuelta no es definitiva; los túneles, un lugar horrible que existe dentro del Everneath, van a venir a llevarla en 6 meses. Aunque Nikki ha regresado para poder despedirse adecuadamente de sus seres queridos y prepararlos para su marcha, Cole (el Sempiterno que la arrastró al Everneath en primer lugar) le propone una solución: que se vaya con él antes de que los túneles lleguen, y entonces no tendrá que sufrir en aquel lugar; podrán pasar la eternidad como habían estado haciéndolo hasta que ella decidió regresa
Sigue leyendo --> http://entrepalabrasypalomitas.blogspot.com.es/2014/04/resena-everneath.html
"Recordar es fácil. Olvidar es lo difícil."
Esta historia comienza cuando Nikki, nuestra protagonista, regresa del Everneath (o Infierno) después de pasar allí un siglo (afortunadamente para los terrestres sólo han pasado 6 meses, si no sería un poco incómodo). Y regresa por una razón principal: Jack. Sin embargo, su vuelta no es definitiva; los túneles, un lugar horrible que existe dentro del Everneath, van a venir a llevarla en 6 meses. Aunque Nikki ha regresado para poder despedirse adecuadamente de sus seres queridos y prepararlos para su marcha, Cole (el Sempiterno que la arrastró al Everneath en primer lugar) le propone una solución: que se vaya con él antes de que los túneles lleguen, y entonces no tendrá que sufrir en aquel lugar; podrán pasar la eternidad como habían estado haciéndolo hasta que ella decidió regresa
Sigue leyendo --> http://entrepalabrasypalomitas.blogspot.com.es/2014/04/resena-everneath.html