But I will forgive this since it’s the first in a trilogy, so it’s obviously not really over. The ending though seemed a bit abrupt just when things started to get real interesting, it ends. The author took time to build up the intensity and details in the story It was never boring. It does take a while to get all the pieces into place, but I liked the slow pace. So we get snippets of what happened in the past that helps keep the story intriguing and mysterious. We’re told Pierce’s story with the past and present interwoven.
He’s like a charming jerk – but that may simply be perception since his motives weren’t all disclosed. John is… I haven’t quite figured him out really. This one was primarily about Pierce and her relationship with John – which is very love/hate. The secondary characters weren’t especially developed but due to the advancement of the story, I imagine we will get to know them more in the following books. I could easily relate to her and understand her emotions. The protagonist, Pierce, is a bit skittish, but likable nonetheless. Of course, there is also Greek mythology involved which is interesting in of itself. There is definite plot and interesting story line developments. This is going to be a trilogy so the first book is mostly the setup to initiate us to her world and characters. Nevertheless, I thought it was fresh and original – a fun read with a hint of mystery and a few twists. She knows he’s no guardian angel, and his dark world isn’t exactly heaven, yet she can’t stay away… especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most.īut if she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.Īpparently, unbeknownst to me, this was a retelling of the story of Persephone, but I won’t be able to really compare or critique on that point because I haven’t read the classic story (I know I’m lame) I only know the very basic -queen of the underworld- myth and as I read a few of the reviews I’ve noticed those who have read the classic tale didn’t enjoy this as much.
That’s how desperately he wants her back.
Maybe at her new school, she can start fresh. Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back.īut now she’s moved to a new town.
Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can’t help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it.
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