Everbound
Author: Brodi Ashton
Series: Everneath #2
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
My Rating:
Summary:
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 her 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 enthralling sequel to Everneath, Brodi Ashton tests the bonds of destiny and explores the lengths we’ll go to for the ones we love.
First Sentence: I see Jack every night.
My Review:
Everneath is my most favorite book read and released in 2012 and I absolutely couldn’t wait until Everbound came out. Sadly, I never managed to get an ARC of Everbound and I thought I’ll get my own copy of Everbound on January 22 – it’s release date – until I saw a copy sitting there in Strandbooks, new condition, for $9.00 (that’s half price off!), three weeks before its release date. You should have seen me squealing in excitement and quickly snagging the book off the shelves before anyone else could get it.
But enough about that. Everbound was exactly how I remembered Everneath to be: sad, but exciting; adventurous, yet dangerous. Before I started Everbound, I was worried that I wouldn’t get into it because I read Everneath near the date when it was first released (which is about a year ago). I was planning to re-read Everneath a week before Everbound‘s release date to be prepared for it, but I wasn’t expecting to get a finished copy of Everbound so early (not that I’m complaining). I didn’t have to worry, Brodi Ashton managed to give mini-recaps of the events that happened in Everneath without any info-dumping. It was all natural and fits in and goes with the flow.
The world of the Everneath wasn’t what I was expecting at all. I was expecting something a bit more like Hade’s version of the Underworld (it is a retelling of Persephone after all) with hell and fire and all that, but for the Everneath to be an entirely new world that just works with cheesy names and elements is amazing.
What I loved about Everneath was how Brodi Ashton managed to weave memories of Jack into the book so naturally. She does the same in Everbound (although not as much), and every time I get to a part where Nikki is reminiscing about her moments with Jack, I couldn’t help but feel a huge smile grow on my face. However, we don’t really see a lot of Jack in Everbound, but more Cole.
Cole is a really conflicting character to me. In Everneath, I was strictly on Jack’s side. However, Everbound shows depths of Cole’s character that we never knew before. Let’s just say I’m on team whoever-makes-Nikki-happy now.
And oh my goodness. That ending. What?! Why?! What?! Where is the next book?! Yeah, that pretty much sums up my feelings. January 2014, please come faster (and it’s not January 2013 yet!)
As a side note, I’m sure people who were not really fans of Everneath due to the lack of action will really enjoy reading Everbound. There’s tons of more action and less flashbacks.
& The Giveaway (INT):
Since I got a chance to read my most anticipated 2013 book a lot more early than expected, I decided to host a giveaway allowing you guys to win a copy of Everbound or your most anticipated 2013 book as long as it’s under $21. The only condition I have is that the book must be released in 2013. This giveaway is international as long as The Book Depository delivers to you. Below are some suggestions you can choose.
Terms & Conditions:
- This contest is open INTERNATIONALLY (as long as the Book Depository delivers to you. The list can be found here).
- The giveaway will run until February 1, 2013.
- You must be 18 years or older, or have parents’ permission to enter.
- All your entries will be disqualified if you pickup entries for something you haven’t done.
- If you only use ONE account to do all these tasks and enter under different names, they will still only constitute as ONE entry.
- If the winner does not respond to my e-mail within 48 hours, I will have to choose another winner.
- I am not responsible for any items lost in the mail.
Use the Rafflecopter below to enter:
Hmmmm, tough pickings. I would probably pick…between Etiquette & Espionage and things i can’t forget.
And omg i love it when my local bookstore puts out books earlier, i have less of a wait too =P Only bad side is the wait for another book, especially if it comes out 2014! *feels ur pain* Great review on Everbound *now runs off to finish Everneath* ^_^
I am thinking “Sweet Peril” :)
I really would like to have “Sweet Peril”…I really loved Everneath and cannot wait to get my hands on Everbound. I will be honest, I started to read your review, but I came across some spoilers…I am old school and want to experience the story first hand. This does not mean that your review is not helpful; just a personal preference :) Happy Reading!
There are some spoilers?! Sorry, I didn’t notice or else I’ll give a warning. I can’t figure out where the spoilers are though. ):
I don’t know what book to choose! They all look soooo good!
Siege and Storm ’cause Shadow and Bone was my favorite book in 2012.!
Thanks for a giveaway! :)
splintered
I’d probably choose Scarlet, the Things I Can’t Forget or Just One Day :) Thanks for the giveaway!
DEF SCARLET OR SPLINTERED
I could pick Taken by Erin Bownman or Siege and Storm :)
I loved the story of how you found your copy of Everbound! What an awesome experience :) Glad to hear it’s as good as Everneath, and that we’ll see more of that realm itself and of Cole. I found him to be an extremely interesting character.
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d probably pick Sweet Peril, or maybe Phoenix by Elizabeth Richards.
I would pick Vortex, Scarlet, or Clockwork Princess. Thanks.
I would love Goddess, or the Goddess Inheritance. Thank you for hosting a giveway!
I would love, Goddess or The Goddess Inheritance. Thank you for hosting a giveaway!
I’d chose Everbound! I loved Everneath and can’t wait for more! Thank you so much for a great giveaway!
Jennifer – Books that Spark.
Thank you so much for this amazing giveaway! Mine’s either Splintered or Siege and Storm!
Mmmm, I would choose Unravel Me. :) Thanks for the giveaway. :)
Aw man, I’d love to get my hands on either Scarlet or The Madman’s Daughter :)
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d probably buy Everbound or Unravel Me!(:
Prodigy by Marie Lu :)
Either Sweet Peril or Spellcaster
I really liked Delirium and Pandemonium so I would probably choose Requiem! I am really looking forward to read this last installment of Lauren Oliver’s book. Thanks or this Give away! God Bless!
I also like Sever. God Bless! :”>
Lawrence ♥
I actually like Delirium and Pandemonium so, I would probably choose Requiem ’cause I love the twist of the book and can’t wait what will happen next to the characters. I also liked Sever =)) Thanks for this give away. I would be grateful if I get one to read within my hands. God Bless! :”>
with love,
Lawrence ♥
I’d pick Ever After by Kim Harrison.
Mmm probably Clockwork Princess but there are so many great titles in the list that I’m not so sure about it! ^^
Thank you for the giveaway!
I would choose…Scarlet! Maybe? :)
This is one difficult decision! There are so many awesome books being published this year! I would probably go for Vortex!
Ooh! You’re so lucky to get Everbound three weeks early! Harper actually sent me a copy and I was like squealing and jumping ALL over the house while my mom went “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!”
Anyway, enough of my spiel. I totally agree with you on EVERYTHING! I. Love. Jack. BUT I also love Cole! Team whoever-Nikki’s-happy-with FTW! That ending=THE WORST THING EVER. I was totally crying and going insane and BLUBBERING like an idiot. Yep. I’m awesome like that.
Also, I didn’t really comment for the giveaway, but since I’d kill two birds with one stone, I’d choose Requiem! Maybe. Or Boundless. Or Sweet Peril. Or Siege and Storm. *Clutches Kelly* WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE? I DON’T KNOW.
As you can see, I’m a little crazy. I’m also a very picky buyer. And I’m also obsessed with giving away my ARCs so I kind of gave away all the ARCs that I LOVED (including The Madman’s Daughter) to my awesomesauce bloggy friends, and now I just want to rebuy those books. Just because. DON’T ASK ME WHY. JUST GO WITH IT.
Before I go: I like your blo background :D
LOL omg, don’t worry, I do that too! If I received an ARC and really loved it, I go out and buy the finished copy even though I have the ARC already!
I bought Everbound and now I found out I won an ARC of Everbound in a giveaway, so I’m just standing here thinking OMG WHAT DO I DO NOW?!
WOW! Great giveaway :) I think I would choose Marie Lu’s Prodigy… Been waiting an entire YEAR for that one :)
Unravel Me :)
Scarlet. Definitely.
I would love Scarlet
I would choose Siege and Storm or Scarlet
I’d choose Boundless or Unravel Me =)
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I’d choose Prodigy. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love Boundless by Cynthia Hand :) Thank you for the giveaway x
Boundless, please :) Thank you for the giveaway!
are wes supposed to state the books we want in the comments section? :)
I’ve been meaning to read Everneath but got distracted by other books on the shelves. I definitely should read it if you loved it that much! And I love love triangles which make you torn. It’s agitating but gosh, you have to love the feels! My favorite love triangle would either be from the Infernal Devices (Clockwork Princess) or Unearthly (Boundless). I’d die if I could get my hands on them *wink wink*
Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I’d choose either Boundless or Scarlet! Can’t wait for them to come out.
I would choose Sweet Peril! Can’t wait to read that one! Thanks! So many on that list that I can’t wait for though:p
I’d choose either Siege and Storm or Let the Sky Fall. *-* Thanks so much for the chance! I just can’t wait to see what happens after shadow and bone!!
Awesome! I have so many I can’t wait to read for 2013. I’ll have to decide when (if) I win! :D Thanks for this sweet giveaway. This book sounds awesome. Another one to add to my TBR pile. hehe!
i’d choose things i can’t forget. :)
really wanna read this one. thank you for the chance ^^
I’d probably choose Etiquette and Espionage because I’m reading Gail Carriger’s adult series and loving it!
Unravel me or Siege and Storm. Thanks!!
Not sure, maybe Unravel Me. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
I think I`d choose either Mind Games, Boundless or Walking Disaster :)
Thanks for this giveaway!
Probably Things I Can’t Forget. My library doesn’t usually get her books.
I’d go for Etiquette & Espionage.Thanks for making this giveaway INT!
I’d probably choose Altered!
I would probably choose Mind games or Clockwork Princess.
*squeel!* a free 2013 book! Oh my God I want this!!! There are so many good books coming out this year and I just can’t wait for them, really.
Sorry, I got so excited I forgot to leave the book I’d want. Either The House of Hades by Rick Riordan or The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross. :)
I would choose either Splintered or Through the Ever Night
Either Boundless or Godess :)Thanks for the giveaway :)
Maybe Everbound or Clockwork Princess.
I would pick Everbound!
I would pick Requiem and Unravel Me. I can’t wait to get a hold on these two. I’ve been a fan of both authors too. :-) Then another two would be Fragments and Prodigy, because I’ve been dying to read one of the installments. Thank you for the amazing giveaway and more power to your blog! :)
I would pick Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter. I’ve really enjoyed the first two books and now can’t wait for this third installment to come out. :P
clockwork princess by cassandra clare :3
Probably Pivot Point. The blurb sounds great :)
I’d like to choose The madman’s daughter or Sever, please!
thanks!
I think I’d choose Everbound or Unravel Me!
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I haven’t picked one yet so lets just see if I will win
This is incredibly hard, but it would probably be either The Clockwork Princess, Sever, Let The Sky Fall, or Everbound. lol.
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Yay, a giveaway – how exciting! I’d love to win The Madman’s Daughter, Mind Games, Pivot Point, or Requiem. There are so many good ones to choose from! <3
-heather
I love giveaways! It’s always a nice treat–I mean, I come on your blog every so often (I’ve discovered some great books through you) and I still will, but this is just a really nice treat. Thanks. :)
I’d love to check out “Mind Games”, “Let the Sky Fall” or “Goddess Inheritance”. All seem interesting, but I think I’d like to read these next. Hope I win.. I never have before. :(
I will choose Everbound or Sweet Peril or Pivot Point! I’ve read Sweet Evil and I absolutely loved it!
I would probably choose Requiem, Unravel Me or Boundless. They’re all my favorite series.
I’d probably pick Everbound.
Thanks for the giveaway! :]
Either Level 2 or Splintered. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Maybe Unravel me… or Requiem.. or Clockwork Princess… too many good books!! :)
such an hard decision but i think i would pick elysian filed by suzanne johnson
thank you a lot for this giveaway
Probably Scarlet or Unravel Me. Thanks for the giveaway.
hard to choose! i guess ill go with boundless
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Splintered, Fragments or Mila 2.0 !!
I think I’d pick The Clockwork Princess. :D
Probably Sweet Peril or the newest Kelley Armstrong.
I’d choose Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs :)
Lacey T
I’m not sure which book I’d pick since there are so many here I would love to own! :)
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I’d choose Splintered
Thanks for the giveaway:)
I’d choose either Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta or Isla and the happily ever after:)
I’m torn between Boundless and Sweet Peril, can’t wait to read what happens next!
I’d pick Clockwork Princess!!
Thank you for the giveaway =)
Clockwork Princess or Splintered. Thanks for the giveaway.
Lucky you! You’re finished reading it already!
I’d choose Everbound btw.
Thanks for the giveaway!
fallen too far or hopeless. thanks for the giveaway!
Definitely Everbound! I cried like a baby at the end of Everneath.
I think I would choose Boundless! Thank you for the chance to win!
Maybe Ever After by Kim Harrison or Etiquette and Espionage. Thanks for the giveaway!
i would so choose Requiem! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I would probably pick Etiquette & Espionage. :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I,d pick Scarlet or Siege & Storm…or even maybe MILA 2.0 haha Thanks for the amazing giveaway & chance to enter ♥
Hello there! I would love to have Scarlet :D Thanks for awesome giveaway :D
I really love to win The Madman’s Daughter or Lt the Sky Fall :) Thanks for the chance!
Isn’t the covers look stunning?? <3
Clockwork Princess ! :)
Let the Sky Fall! Thank you so much! :)
Very tough to choose. Thanks for the giveaway. :)
I’m stuck on three: Clockwork Princess, Boundless, and Goddess, they all sound so good!!
They do. But for Clockwork Princess, you have to have read Clockwork Angel and Clockwork Prince first. Sooooo good :)
It would be hard to choose since about half are on my most anticipated list, but I would love Emblaze by Jessica Shervington. It’s not on the list though, but I was wondering if maybe I could get that. Clockwork Princess is my most anticipated book of 2013 since December 2011, but since i’m gonna get that the DAY it comes out (I will be raving mad and squealing too) I guess Emblaze is my number one right now.
i want to win FRAGMENTS or MILA 2.0
thx u :)
All of them are great! I’ll go with Siege and Storm or Prodigy.
Clockwork Princess! Tessa and Will ftw!
Hmm…I’d choose either Prodigy, Unravel Me, or Unbreakable (Elizabeth Norris). Thanks for the giveaway! :D
Oh, amazing giveaway ^_^
From your list of suggestions, I would choose Splintered… or The Mad Man’s Daughter… or Mind Games… okay, I admit, it’s hard :P
Thank you for the giveaway :D
XX Ner
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Thank you!
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I’d love Mila or Mind Games!
I think “Splintered.” Love the book cover!
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If I win, I’d choose “Let the Sky Fall” by Shannon Messenger.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Scarlet definitely!
I just finished Everneath and I can’t wait to read Everbound! The book is just..wow! Thanks for this opportunity. I’d love to win a copy of Everbound or Unravel Me. Thanks!
I want MIND GAMES! I tried for an ARC of it, but no luck:( Great giveaway!
Cheers
Andrea
Definitely choosing Scarlet!!!!
CLOCKWORK PRINCESS OR REQUIEM! WOO to series conclusions!!
Clockwork princess or scarlet
The Clockwork Princess
The Clockwork Princess or Fragment
The Clockwork Princess or Splintered. My first choice was Scarlet but that will be coming home with me on Tuesday :) Thanks for the giveaway!
I would choose Splintered or Pivot point.
requiem <3
I would choose Splintered or Sweet Peril.
I REALLY cannot wait for this book!! I can’t! I ordered a signed copy from Books of Wonder (really really upset that I couldn’t make it to the actual signing) An I am extremely impatient about the fact that I must wait for it to ship!! (WHYYY?) But i’m nervous about what you said about Cole…I am totally team Jack but a lot of book lately have been doing that…flopping the love triangle over to the villain side..its new and fresh and a cool idea to play with…but I don’t think my heart can take it!!
Great review!!
-Kait
It is not much that i read first book. I can’t wait for this one to be published in Turkey.
I’d love to read this book!
Yes, you should definitely check out this series! Everneath & Everbound is just soo good! :D
I want to read this series really bad! I have heard so many good things about this book! That was a steal BTW! Thank you for sharing your review! I am excited to get my hands on this!
Ahhh i just got this book for my bday. It is waiting on my shelf as we speak! I am so excited to read this series. I have heard so many great things about this book! Thank you for sharing your review. Congrads on your move to wordpress! I wish you all the best of luck! I will def have a review up on my blog soon as I get this read you should def make sure to check me out —–> crashelyrogers.wordpress.com
I can’t wait to see what you think of Everbound Ashley! :D
I’ll definitely check your review when it’s up.
And yes, I’m loving WordPress. (:
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I enjoyed Everneath, but for some reason I had a really hard time with connecting with any of the characters. I do agree with you about the memory thing; most flashbacks in books annoy me, but Nikki’s thoughts of Jack did for very natural. Cole is my favorite for being the most complex (thought not necessarily the nicest).
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Aww, that sucks. ):
Cole IS not nice, but when I put myself in his position, I can see WHY he did it and what he hoped to gain by doing it.
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I just absolutely love this series. This is my favorite myth so it has a lot to live up to. And it does!! I’m addicted. I cannot wait for book 3 so I can dive into the underworld again!
I can’t wait until book 3 comes out too Vivien! I need some answers!
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Sounds like my kind of book! I love fantasy romance with a twist of dark!
If you love fantasy romance with some dark elements, then Everbound definitely sounds like your kind of book Mary. ;D
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the book sounds fantastic! The cover is also STUNNING!
Read this series Fatma! It’s like one of the best series out there in my opinion. ;D
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I really loved the review, it brought the negative points to readers view along with the positives and really helped me to make my mind for this book. Thanks again.
Aww, thanks Satarupa! I’m glad you liked my review. (:
I hope you’ll give Everbound a chance – it’s an awesome book. :D
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I am SO happy to hear that Everbound is as good as Everneath was! I’m always afraid to read the second book of a trilogy or series, because they’re usually the worst ones. Glad this does not disappoint. I know in Everneath, I kind of liked Cole for some reason…or just didn’t think he was 100% evil anyways. I’m hoping there’s more to him, y’know? (Don’t get me wrong- I thought Jack was great too!).
Anywho, great review!