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Everneath
by Brodi Ashton
I seriously have no idea why it took me this long to get around to reading Everneath. It's one of those books where I think 'Yeah, it seems good. I'll get around to it.' I read other books then by the time I finally get to this book, I realise it blows other books.
Seriously. It blows.
Ashton has twisted Greek mythology and created something unique. Something that hasn't been done before or isn't a variation of something that's been done before, while managing to stay in the Greek trend for when this was published. I loved it.
I'm not usually a huge fan of Greek mythology novels, but Everneath feels that new and unique that I didn't really notice. It focuses more on Persephone and a side to the Underworld. You don't have to be a Greek geek to understand it.
From page one, I can safely say I loved all characters. Nikki is so strong and doesn't give up, but has her head grounded in reality and knows what she wants and what she'll have to do or give up to get it. And I really appreciate that in a character. That understanding creates maturity and I can respect her.
Jack and Cole are both lovable characters. The debate on the love triangle is a bit wishy washy because Nikki knows who she wants (not spoiling anything here). Both guys are three dimensional, showing anger, hurt, happiness and maybe even a pinch of psycho.
The tension is high as Nikki counts down her time on Earth. She has six months to decide between going to the tunnels (which needs some fleshing out, but it's basically eternal pain) or become an Everliving and feed off human emotions to survive.
Ashton has created such a fantastic adventure in Everneath. The only upside to not reading this sooner is that for me there's less of a wait until its sequel Everbound!
Seriously. It blows.
Ashton has twisted Greek mythology and created something unique. Something that hasn't been done before or isn't a variation of something that's been done before, while managing to stay in the Greek trend for when this was published. I loved it.
I'm not usually a huge fan of Greek mythology novels, but Everneath feels that new and unique that I didn't really notice. It focuses more on Persephone and a side to the Underworld. You don't have to be a Greek geek to understand it.
From page one, I can safely say I loved all characters. Nikki is so strong and doesn't give up, but has her head grounded in reality and knows what she wants and what she'll have to do or give up to get it. And I really appreciate that in a character. That understanding creates maturity and I can respect her.
Jack and Cole are both lovable characters. The debate on the love triangle is a bit wishy washy because Nikki knows who she wants (not spoiling anything here). Both guys are three dimensional, showing anger, hurt, happiness and maybe even a pinch of psycho.
The tension is high as Nikki counts down her time on Earth. She has six months to decide between going to the tunnels (which needs some fleshing out, but it's basically eternal pain) or become an Everliving and feed off human emotions to survive.
Ashton has created such a fantastic adventure in Everneath. The only upside to not reading this sooner is that for me there's less of a wait until its sequel Everbound!