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michalanne 's review for:
Everneath
by Brodi Ashton
I was a little disappointed with this book, though I’ll admit I had some expectations that were just not what the book was intended for.
It was about a girl in high school (which is always draining for me, since I’ve graduated high school the book feels too youthful), but mainly I didn’t really think it was a retelling of Persephone. It had some similarities, but I would NOT have called it a retelling. More like inspired by. (Which was disappointing)
I thought the main character, Nikki, was pretty bland. She didn’t seem particularly strong or thoughtful, and she pretty much just did whatever the boy she currently is dating wanted. Every time something important in the book happens, it’s because she was at home moping and the guy was spending time trying to help her.
Pretty basic romance—childhood friends is a hard one to make romantic, I think, since so few people actually have that relationship it’s not very relatable.
The entire premise, however (though not very similar to Persephone), is very interesting and well thought-out. I think the whole idea of the Everliving vs Forfeits and then not being dead is a REALLY good plot. That part is definitely 10/10.
I would love for Brodi to rewrite this with the same background and some more interesting/thoughtful characters. I am interested enough to read the second one, so I’m very hopeful!!!
It was about a girl in high school (which is always draining for me, since I’ve graduated high school the book feels too youthful), but mainly I didn’t really think it was a retelling of Persephone. It had some similarities, but I would NOT have called it a retelling. More like inspired by. (Which was disappointing)
I thought the main character, Nikki, was pretty bland. She didn’t seem particularly strong or thoughtful, and she pretty much just did whatever the boy she currently is dating wanted. Every time something important in the book happens, it’s because she was at home moping and the guy was spending time trying to help her.
Pretty basic romance—childhood friends is a hard one to make romantic, I think, since so few people actually have that relationship it’s not very relatable.
The entire premise, however (though not very similar to Persephone), is very interesting and well thought-out. I think the whole idea of the Everliving vs Forfeits and then not being dead is a REALLY good plot. That part is definitely 10/10.
I would love for Brodi to rewrite this with the same background and some more interesting/thoughtful characters. I am interested enough to read the second one, so I’m very hopeful!!!