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 the Author
Brodi Ashton is also the author of Everneath. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Utah and a master's degree in international relations from the London School of Economics. She has an active following on her blog, which can be found at www.brodiashton.blogspot.com. Brodi lives in Utah with her family.
Industry Reviews
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" The breakneck plotting never falters and perfectly sets up the cliff-hanger ending and final twist. Expect readers to be panting. --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" Praise for EVERNEATH: The author brings a fresh, innovative concept to young adult fiction with well-developed characters and a fantastic plot line .... Libraries are advised to buy multiple copies-this one will fly off the shelves. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred 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: "The author brings a fresh, innovative concept to young adult fiction with well-developed characters and a fantastic plot line .... Libraries are advised to buy multiple copies-this one will fly off the shelves."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) "Will leave stunned fans pleading for more."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
