Everbound - (Everneath) by Brodi Ashton (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In Brodi Ashton's breathtaking sequel to Everneath--about which New York Times bestselling author Ally Condie said, "Ashton's lovely storytelling and strong-on-her-own-terms main character set this one apart. Wonderful!"--Nikki must travel through the underworld to be reunited with the love of her life.

Ever since Nikki Beckett watched as her boyfriend, Jack, sacrificed himself to save her, taking her place in the dark Tunnels of the Everneath for eternity, she's been living a borrowed life. 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 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.

Inspired by the Persephone myth, the captivating first book in this series, Everneath, earned a VOYA Perfect Ten of 2011 and a Whitney Award!

• An Underworld Journey: Nikki descends into the deadly Everneath, vowing to save the boy she loves--even if it means she can never return.
• Enemies to Lovers: To save Jack, Nikki must rely on Cole, the immortal bad boy who wants her for himself. But the more time they spend together, the more their allegiances blur.
• A Modern Persephone Myth: Inspired by the myth of Hades and Persephone, this YA fantasy plunges readers into a world of immortal bargains and impossible choices.
• Sacrifice for Love: He took her place in hell for eternity. Now Nikki must decide what she's willing to give up to bring him back.

From the Back Cover

The breathtaking sequel to Everneath

Nikki Beckett could only watch as her boyfriend, Jack, sacrificed himself to save her, taking her place in the dark 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 assist 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 give up. But Nikki vows to stop at nothing to save Jack--even if it means making an incredible sacrifice of her own.

Review Quotes

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

"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

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: "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

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