Book Overview
New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a dark, fantastical story about this world . . . and the underworld.Pierce knows what it's like to die, because she's done it before. Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can't help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she's never alone . . . because someone is always watching her.Now she's moved to a new town, but even here, he finds her. Pierce knows he's no guardian angel, and his dark world isn't exactly heaven, yet she can't stay away . . . especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most. If she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0545284104
ISBN13:9780545284103
Release Date:April 2011
Publisher:Point
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.03 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.8" x 8.3"
Age Range:12 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Not great, but good
Published by laughingwater , 2 years ago
I have mixed feelings about this book. The main character is only 17, and she's in over her head with a difficult situation. If she comes across as a whiner at times, it's understandable. She's trying to cope the best she can, making mistakes along the way. The story is written in the first person, and it's like we're listening to her mental chatter, with its insecurities and confusion.
I can't say this is a great story. But it's a good story. If you're starving for a youth novel in the metaphysical genre that is an alternative to vampires and werewolves, this book might be worth a try. But it's not as polished as "Born at Midnight" or "Dark Frost."
At times the writing style seems disjointed, bouncing back and forth between the not-too-distant past and the present. Although the writing style did not captivate me, the story was good enough for me to finish reading it.
It's a perfectly serviceable Meg Cabot book.
Published by Sarah , 5 years ago
If you like Meg Cabot, you'll probably like this book. If you don't, this won't change your mind. To me, Meg Cabot is a popcorn book writer—they're just fun books. You probably won't remember them a week after you read them, but they're entertaining, and light enough to read over an evening.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS
This one is a little silly, but it's hard to not be when the premise is a teenage death deity falling for a mortal girl. If you can get over that, most of the characters are charming, and it's a competent story, if a little trite.
Interesting plot, but badly written
Published by onemorechapter , 5 years ago
Reread this series, as it was my favorite in my younger years, and was utterly surprised at how tragically written it is. Had the story been written better, tge book would no doubt be more interesting.
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