Evertrue

Reviewed by: Mariah Machado - Davis Memorial Library, Limington, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 12, 2015

Review

Evertrue, the third book in the Everneath trilogy by Brodi Ashton, picks up directly where the last book leaves off - just as Cole has left with the physical manifestation of Nikki's heart. Cole is an "Everliving", who tricked Nikki into going to the "Everneath" with him in book one, but her attachment to the love of her life - Jack - saved not only her, but Jack, from being trapped there. Nikki and Jack have upped their ante in this third installment, setting their sights on destroying the Everneath completely. The trilogy is a romantic, exciting, modern day re-imagining of the myths of Persephone and Hades, and Eurydice and Orpheus. It definitely needs to be read in chronological order, as each book builds on the last, finally coming to its climax in book three. The intricate world building, aching love story, and high stakes intrigue will ensnare readers. The series is well done, and each book is its own act of the story, never suffering from redundancy. The characters are a good blend, none so strong as to be un-relatable. Even Cole - the amoral, yet likable, immortal - will wiggle his way into the reader's heart. Fans of Meg Cabot's Abondon trilogy, and Kelly Creagh's Nevermore series will love the Everneath trilogy.

Overall Book Score: excellent