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Everneath by Brodi Ashton
4.0

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
Spoiler what with Jack in the Tunnels
. 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.