Book Review: Evertrue by Brodi Ashton

Title: Evertrue
Author: Brodi Ashton
Series/Standalone: Everneath Series (Book #3)
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mythology
Pages: 336
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Year Published: 2014
Format: Audiobook

"Now that Nikki has rescued Jack, all she wants is to be with him and graduate high school. But Cole tricked Nikki into feeding off him, and she's begun the process of turning into an Everliving herself... which means she must feed on a Forfeit soon- or die.

Terrified for survival, Nikki and Jack begin a desperate attempt to reverse the process using any means possible. Even Cole, who they expected to fight them at every turn, has become an unlikely ally- but how long can it last? Nikki needs to feed on Cole to survive, Cole needs Nikki because she is everything to him- and together, they must travel back to the Underworld to undo Nikki's fate and make her mortal once more. But Cole isn't the only one with plans for Nikki: the Queen has not forgotten Nikki's treachery and she wants her destroyed for good. Will Nikki be forced to spend eternity in the Underworld, or does she have what it takes to bring down the Everneath once and for all?

In this stunning conclusion to Everneath trilogy, Brodi Ashton evokes the resiliency of the human spirit and indomitable power of true love."

My Rating: 2/5

I did not enjoy this last instalment at all. It was overly corny and annoying to listen to. At the start, I was still on a high from the end of the second book This one was just over the top in all the ways I don't like. I did enjoy the content matter and the side characters (Cole....).  That being said, the main character in this series was frustrating and naive in all the wrong ways. Overall I would give the entire series a 3.5/5 stars enjoyable for the most part and a guilty pleasure read.

Thanks for reading,
Sidny

Book Review: Everbound by Brodi Ashton

Title: Everbound
Author: Brodi Ashton
Series/Standalone: Everneath Series (Book 2)
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance
Pages: 358
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Year Published: 2013
Format: Audiobook

"Nikki Beckett could only watch as her boyfriend, Jack, sacrificed himself to save her, taking her place in the Tunnels of the Everneath for eternity- a debt that should've been hers. She's living a borrowed life, and she doesn't know what to do with the guilt. And every night Jack appears in her dreams, lost and confused and wasting away.

Desperate for answers, Nikki turns to Cole, the immortal bad boy who wants to make her his queen- and the one person least likely to help. But his heart has been touched by everything about Nikki, and he agrees to assist her in the only way he can: by taking her to the Everneath himself.

Nikki and Cole descend into the Everneath, only to discover that their journey will be more difficult than they'd anticipated- and more deadly. But Nikki vows to stop at nothing to save Jack- even if it means making an incredible sacrifice of her own.

In this enthralling sequel to Everneath, Brodi Ashton tests the bonds of destiny and explores the lengths we'll go to for the ones we love."

My Rating: 4/5

This audiobook was addicting. I loved the way the author changed the setting, in and out of the Everneath helped to give this story a little more depth than the first book in the story. I also found that some characters were more intricate during this story. For example, the changes that the side characters go through throughout the novel. I also think that this book had a lot of twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I can't wait to continue with the series as this book left on a bit of a cliffhanger. It's already downloaded and ready to go.

Thanks for reading,
Sidny