Ever - by Gail Carson Levine (Paperback)

About the Book

In this masterful, "New York Times"-bestselling fantasy novel set in ancient mythic times, Newbery Honor winner Levine explores the quest of a teenage girl to become immortal in order to thwart her terrible destiny.

Book Synopsis

Falling in love is never easy, but falling in love with an immortal god while your days on earth are numbered is almost more than a young girl can bear. Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning new world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens in Ever.

Kezi knows her days are numbered. But accepting death is hard, especially when her romance with Olus is so new--Olus, the god of wind and loneliness.

Love brings Kezi the will to fight her fate. Love gives Olus the strength to confront his fears. Together--and apart--they encounter spiders with webs of iron, the cruel lord of the land of the dead, and the tests of the Akkan gods.

If they succeed, they will be together. If they fail, Olus will have to endure the ultimate loss--and Kezi will have to make the supreme sacrifice.

From the Back Cover

Falling in love is easy . . .

. . . for Kezi, a beautiful mortal, dancer, and rug weaver, and for Olus, Akkan god of the winds. Their love brings Kezi the strength to fight her fate, and it gives Olus the strength to confront his fears. Together--and apart--they encounter spiders with webs of iron, the cruel lord of the land of the dead, the mysterious god of destiny, and the tests of the Akkan gods. If they succeed, they will be together; but if they fail, Olus will have to endure the ultimate loss, and Kezi will have to make the supreme sacrifice.

Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens. Her story of love, fate, and belief is spellbinding.

Review Quotes

"The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Levine's (Ella Enchanted) original mythological tale works as romance, adventure and exploration of faith. [She] conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way. " - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Strong and good. " - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "A thoroughly enchanting novel that deepens and enriches the original tale." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "This refreshing take on one of the world's most popular fairy tales preserves the spirit of the original but adds plenty of humorous twists and a spunky, intelligent female lead." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for FAIREST: Praise for Fairest: "[Readers will] sink into the fairy-tale romance, the remarkable characters, and the wild, magical adventures." - ALA Booklist
Praise for FAIREST: "A song-filled, fast-paced fairy tale." - Kirkus Reviews
"The striking beauty of the Mediterranean-like landscape sets the stage for heroic quests and romantic picnics, adding atmosphere to this compelling tale." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Well developed" - KLIATT
"An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike." - Booklist
Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "As finely designed as a tapestry, with a heroine so spirited that she wins readers' hearts." - Booklist (starred review)