Everbound - Softcover

Ashton, Brodi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857074636 ISBN 13: 9780857074638

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK, 2013

Synopsis

It's been two months since the dark tunnels of the underworld came for Nikki Beckett. That night, Nikki's boyfriend, Jack, made the ultimate sacrifice and took her place in the Everneath for eternity - a debt that should have been hers. Every night Jack appears in her dreams, lost and confused, and wasting away. All Nikki wants is to save him before it's too late, but no matter how hard she tries to reach for his hand, she can never find it.

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 it seems Nikki has touched his heart, and surprisingly, Cole agrees to help in the only way he can - by taking Nikki to the Everneath himself.

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

About this title

Review:

Praise for EVERNEATH: "Enthralling and suspenseful, EVERNEATH is pure indulgent escapism!"--Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of HUSH, HUSH and CRESCENDO

Praise for EVERNEATH: "The powerful emotions, moving and painful rebuilding of strained relationships, and star-crossed love story is sure to resonate with teen readers."--School Library Journal

Praise for EVERNEATH: "I was pulled under by this bittersweet, beautiful retelling of the Persephone myth. Ashton's lovely storytelling and strong-on-her-own-terms main character set this one apart. Wonderful!"--Ally Condie, bestselling author of MATCHED and CROSSED

Praise for EVERNEATH: "Ashton's debut is complex and intriguing. Drawing inspiration from such myths as Osiris, Orpheus, and Persephone, it explores the nature of loss and longing and what it means to be alive."--Publishers Weekly

"Intense, intriguing and highly addictive."--Kirkus Reviews

"A devastating cliff-hanger sets the stage for this Persephone's final story. "--ALA Booklist

"The breakneck plotting never falters and perfectly sets up the cliff-hanger ending and final twist. Expect readers to be panting."--School Library Journal

Will leave stunned fans pleading for more. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review)"

A devastating cliff-hanger sets the stage for this Persephone s final story. --ALA Booklist"

Intense, intriguing and highly addictive. --Kirkus Reviews"

From the Back Cover:

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. Now she is 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. No matter how she tries to reach for his hand, she can never find it.

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 help in the only way he can: by taking her to the Everneath himself.

Nikki and Cole, along with Cole's bandmate Max, descend into the Everneath, only to discover that their journey will be more difficult than they'd anticipated--and more deadly. From a Lake of Blood and Guilt to Sirens' alluring tricks to insurmountable walls of rock and flame, the trio is given every reason to turn back and give up. But Nikki vows to stop at nothing to save Jack--even if it means making an incredible sacrifice of her own.

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0857074636
• ISBN 13: 9780857074638
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368