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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
If this were a movie, Kristen Stewart will probably play the lead role of Nikki. Why? Because Nikki Beckett shows no emotion. She doesn't feel anything.
Despite only being able to picture Stewart playing Nikki, I really enjoyed this book. It's another one that I kept picking up at the school library, but wasn't sure about it. Eventually, I decided I'd read it, but then summer vacation started so I never got a chance. Luckily, our public library had a copy, so I snatched it up. I'll admit, it was pretty slow moving at first, but once all the pieces started coming together and connections were made, I couldn't put the book down. For a character who can't feel emotions, she was really interesting. The only thing that really bothered me about her was her apparent ability to knit at supersonic speeds. I don't know of anyone who can knit up a whole wardrobe of clothes and then some in two weeks, after only just learning how to knit. It bothered me, but I'm going to chalk it off as some superpower gained from staying in the Everneath. Even though that's not the case, but if the only thing that really bothers me about this book is supersonic knitting, then I really won't dwell on it too much.
I know this has a sequel, but I'm not sure now that I really want to read it. I mean, yes I really liked this book, but I also loved the ending. Could it do well with a sequel? Of course. There's plenty more to talk about. However, the ending also stands alone so well, do I really want to ruin that? I think I'll wait awhile to read the sequel. Give it time for Everneath to really sink in. I'm just really happy I finally picked up this book. No love dovey teen romance. Yes, the plot centers around Nikki and Jack and their relationship, but it's not the horribly written, overpowering crap that you usually see in YA novels. It was well written, well timed, well placed, and wasn't overbearing. It was just enough for those who enjoy it, but not too much that those who really don't care get bored with the scene. I know what people think, "But Raven! If you don't like that romance, why are you reading all these YA which are bound to have it?" My answer? Because a lot of these books sound amazing. And some of them are really well done, with or without romance. I'm willing to endure the horrible ones if it means eventually finding that gem.
Despite only being able to picture Stewart playing Nikki, I really enjoyed this book. It's another one that I kept picking up at the school library, but wasn't sure about it. Eventually, I decided I'd read it, but then summer vacation started so I never got a chance. Luckily, our public library had a copy, so I snatched it up. I'll admit, it was pretty slow moving at first, but once all the pieces started coming together and connections were made, I couldn't put the book down. For a character who can't feel emotions, she was really interesting. The only thing that really bothered me about her was her apparent ability to knit at supersonic speeds. I don't know of anyone who can knit up a whole wardrobe of clothes and then some in two weeks, after only just learning how to knit. It bothered me, but I'm going to chalk it off as some superpower gained from staying in the Everneath. Even though that's not the case, but if the only thing that really bothers me about this book is supersonic knitting, then I really won't dwell on it too much.
I know this has a sequel, but I'm not sure now that I really want to read it. I mean, yes I really liked this book, but I also loved the ending. Could it do well with a sequel? Of course. There's plenty more to talk about
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what with Jack in the Tunnels
4 stars i really loved this book i cant wait to read the next one in the series
Rating: 3.5
Nikki Beckett has returned home after an unexpected six months away from home. The rumors of how she spent those months are negative and hurtful, but there is no way Nikki can tell the truth - that she was enticed into an underworld called the Everneath where immortals called Everlivings Feed on the emotions of humans to keep them alive.
Although she knew it would be painful, Nikki chose to Return to the Surface after the Feed ended to make things right with her family and with her boyfriend, Jack. However, she only has six months to right the wrongs before the Everneath claims her for eternity. She has a choice: become an Everliving like Cole, the immortal who introduced her to the Everneath, who will stop at nothing to bring Nikki back, as his queen or let the Tunnels take her. But Nikki wants none of that. She wants to find a way to stay on the Surface with Jack, even though it is not a possibility.
When I first learned of Everneath, I thought it must have something to do with the Persephone/Hades myth because of the whole underworld and six months angle. And I was right - that myth is a key component of the book, but there is another myth that becomes more significant to main character and narrator Nikki: the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. This was one myth I actually have not heard of before, but I learned the basics through the book.
As for Nikki, she has been through a lot. Having your emotions stolen from you will do that to a person. When Nikki first returns, she is void of emotion. And she is supposed to be, I know that, but it made it hard for me to feel connected. But as her emotions woke up, which was abnormal for someone who has been what she has been through, things became interesting. Around sixty percent through Everneath, I became much more invested in the story because clues began to turn into interesting answers which brought up more questions.
Everneath is a good start. Definitely slow at first and hard to connect, but by the end there were a lot of interesting things happening that make me want to read the next book.
Recommended for YA readers sixteen and older who enjoy mythology. Very minor language. Very little sexual content (it is discussed once, but does not happen.
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Nikki Beckett has returned home after an unexpected six months away from home. The rumors of how she spent those months are negative and hurtful, but there is no way Nikki can tell the truth - that she was enticed into an underworld called the Everneath where immortals called Everlivings Feed on the emotions of humans to keep them alive.
Although she knew it would be painful, Nikki chose to Return to the Surface after the Feed ended to make things right with her family and with her boyfriend, Jack. However, she only has six months to right the wrongs before the Everneath claims her for eternity. She has a choice: become an Everliving like Cole, the immortal who introduced her to the Everneath, who will stop at nothing to bring Nikki back, as his queen or let the Tunnels take her. But Nikki wants none of that. She wants to find a way to stay on the Surface with Jack, even though it is not a possibility.
When I first learned of Everneath, I thought it must have something to do with the Persephone/Hades myth because of the whole underworld and six months angle. And I was right - that myth is a key component of the book, but there is another myth that becomes more significant to main character and narrator Nikki: the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. This was one myth I actually have not heard of before, but I learned the basics through the book.
As for Nikki, she has been through a lot. Having your emotions stolen from you will do that to a person. When Nikki first returns, she is void of emotion. And she is supposed to be, I know that, but it made it hard for me to feel connected. But as her emotions woke up, which was abnormal for someone who has been what she has been through, things became interesting. Around sixty percent through Everneath, I became much more invested in the story because clues began to turn into interesting answers which brought up more questions.
Everneath is a good start. Definitely slow at first and hard to connect, but by the end there were a lot of interesting things happening that make me want to read the next book.
Recommended for YA readers sixteen and older who enjoy mythology. Very minor language. Very little sexual content (it is discussed once, but does not happen.
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I read a ton of reviews pertaining to this one and most of them were very positive, so I was pretty excited to pick this one up. I always have to begin reading with the knowledge that hype does not necessarily equal a book I will enjoy. That being said, I wound up with very mixed feelings about Everneath.
This is ostensibly a modernized retelling of the Persephone myth. Nikki Bennett is returning from a 6 month stay in the Everneath (not the Underworld or Hell, but more of a strange sort of purgatory) where she has been fed off of by the Everliving. She was lured there by a fellow named Cole and she wasn't supposed to return. But she did, mainly because of her love for her boyfriend, Jack. Now that she's on the surface, she's got 6 months to figure out a loophole or she's headed back to the Everneath either as a queen or a living battery to feed the Tunnels.
So I liked the concept and the book was extremely fast-paced. I never really found myself bored, but I did find myself frustrated with the main character. And really, it's probably more of a personal thing for me. It just bothered me that Nikki's reason for returning centered around her boyfriend. Don't get me wrong, theirs is a sweet relationship. I just hate to see the "true love" trope being used in so many teen books. I really wanted there to be more that Nikki would want to live for than her boyfriend. Maybe herself? Her family (she mentions a little brother a few times)? Would that be too much to ask? But no, it's a romance and those looking for their next paranormal romantic fix will definitely enjoy this one.
This is ostensibly a modernized retelling of the Persephone myth. Nikki Bennett is returning from a 6 month stay in the Everneath (not the Underworld or Hell, but more of a strange sort of purgatory) where she has been fed off of by the Everliving. She was lured there by a fellow named Cole and she wasn't supposed to return. But she did, mainly because of her love for her boyfriend, Jack. Now that she's on the surface, she's got 6 months to figure out a loophole or she's headed back to the Everneath either as a queen or a living battery to feed the Tunnels.
So I liked the concept and the book was extremely fast-paced. I never really found myself bored, but I did find myself frustrated with the main character. And really, it's probably more of a personal thing for me. It just bothered me that Nikki's reason for returning centered around her boyfriend. Don't get me wrong, theirs is a sweet relationship. I just hate to see the "true love" trope being used in so many teen books. I really wanted there to be more that Nikki would want to live for than her boyfriend. Maybe herself? Her family (she mentions a little brother a few times)? Would that be too much to ask? But no, it's a romance and those looking for their next paranormal romantic fix will definitely enjoy this one.
This book is perfect if you love a good heartbreaking love story and some greek mythology in the mix. I really enjoyed it (:
Oh my god. This book sucked me in so quickly and did not let me go!
Nikki (it took me a little while to figure out why Jack called her Becks) was so, so quiet, it was good to have the novel from her perspective so we got all of her thoughts and feelings. She had a lot to say after all. The craziness around her going into the Underworld and trying to keep from returning and her feelings for Jack vs. her feelings toward Cole and her father's campaign and Jules and tommy and So. Much. Going. On.
Oh, speaking of Jack, can I just go give him a hug? And then swoon? Gah he was so heartbreaking from the depression over Nikki and then their relationship building up and THE END. I COULDN'T TAKE THE END. SOBS.
Oh, Cole. I really hated you. Just nothing about you was attractive except for that you played music. And then you messed that up by twisting it for feeding.
The concept of Everneath was really great and this wacky combo of Hades/Persephone and Eurydice/Orpheus was a breath of fresh air in the mythology market.
I'm making a valid effort to not fangirl too bad over this book, but it ties Fracture for my favorite debut this year so far. But in a completely different way than Fracture is my favorite. GO READ THIS NOW.
Nikki (it took me a little while to figure out why Jack called her Becks) was so, so quiet, it was good to have the novel from her perspective so we got all of her thoughts and feelings. She had a lot to say after all. The craziness around her going into the Underworld and trying to keep from returning and her feelings for Jack vs. her feelings toward Cole and her father's campaign and Jules and tommy and So. Much. Going. On.
Oh, speaking of Jack, can I just go give him a hug? And then swoon? Gah he was so heartbreaking from the depression over Nikki and then their relationship building up and THE END. I COULDN'T TAKE THE END. SOBS.
Oh, Cole. I really hated you. Just nothing about you was attractive except for that you played music. And then you messed that up by twisting it for feeding.
The concept of Everneath was really great and this wacky combo of Hades/Persephone and Eurydice/Orpheus was a breath of fresh air in the mythology market.
I'm making a valid effort to not fangirl too bad over this book, but it ties Fracture for my favorite debut this year so far. But in a completely different way than Fracture is my favorite. GO READ THIS NOW.
I really liked this book. The story and the world was quite unique. I loved the mythological elements the writer used. The love triangle was a bit of a cliche but you knew where the story was going with it. I was confused at the beginning of the book. I had so many questions but they all got answered by the end of this book. I kept reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen next so bad. And that cliffhanger at the end of the book has left me hanging. Definitely continuing on with this series.
WHEN WILL THIS STOP HAPPENING!?!?!?!?!?
Yet again I was suckered in by a beautiful cover!
This book was another take on the Hades/Persephone Greek myth. It was poorly done... and weird. I kept reading it so that I would get to the good part, but that never came. I really need to re-evaluation how I make my book choices... lol!
Yet again I was suckered in by a beautiful cover!
This book was another take on the Hades/Persephone Greek myth. It was poorly done... and weird. I kept reading it so that I would get to the good part, but that never came. I really need to re-evaluation how I make my book choices... lol!
It was an interesting take on myths and mythology. Some I had heard about and some I had not. The ending left me waiting for a sequel.