SPOILER ALERT!!!
THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK IN A SERIES. THE FIRST BOOK IS STARCROSSED, AND YOU CAN READ MY REVIEW OF IT HERE.
PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. :)
Can true love be forgotten?
As the only scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task. By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity. Without Lucas by her side, Helen is not sure she has the strength to go on.
Just as Helen is pushed to her breaking point, a mysterious new Scion comes to her rescue. Funny and brave, Orion shields her from the dangers of the Underworld. But time is running out--a ruthless foe plots against them, and the Furies' cry for blood is growing louder.
As the ancient Greek world collides with the mortal one, Helen's sheltered life on Nantucket descends into chaos. But the hardest task of all will be forgetting Lucas Delos.
Josephine Angelini's compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding as an unforgettable love triangle emerges and the eternal cycle of revenge intensifies. Eagerly awaited, this sequel to the internationally bestselling "Starcrossed" delivers a gritty, action-packed love story that exceeds all expectations.
As the only scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task. By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity. Without Lucas by her side, Helen is not sure she has the strength to go on.
Just as Helen is pushed to her breaking point, a mysterious new Scion comes to her rescue. Funny and brave, Orion shields her from the dangers of the Underworld. But time is running out--a ruthless foe plots against them, and the Furies' cry for blood is growing louder.
As the ancient Greek world collides with the mortal one, Helen's sheltered life on Nantucket descends into chaos. But the hardest task of all will be forgetting Lucas Delos.
Josephine Angelini's compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding as an unforgettable love triangle emerges and the eternal cycle of revenge intensifies. Eagerly awaited, this sequel to the internationally bestselling "Starcrossed" delivers a gritty, action-packed love story that exceeds all expectations.
If you read my review of Starcrossed, you were probably thinking, Sheesh--could she gush more?? I seriously loved it. Like loved, loved. Which is why I am so flummoxed about this book, the second in the series. I think I must need to skim the end of book one again because, from what I remember-which is a lot, this book doesn't tie into the first one at all! Storyline-wise I felt like this was a whole different series with the same characters. Of course I'm still going to continue the series, but I'm a little more cautious about moving forward. Bummer.
I really love the characters in this series. One of the things I enjoyed so much about the first book was the introduction of all the different characters-- I loved how hardcore Helen was. Hello!?!? She tried to kill Lucas in the middle of the hallway at school! While I still liked most of the characters as they progressed and grew in this book, I was most disappointed in Helen. She was pitifully likable at best and a wussy damsel in distress at her worst. What happened to the butt-kickin', fierce, flippin' awesome girl from the first book? I miss her. :(
Overall, I did like this book. I liked the story. And I love the series. I just wish the stories flowed together well and Helen was not so darn helpless. Here's to hoping the third book explains A LOT and ties the story in a nice little bow.
I really love the characters in this series. One of the things I enjoyed so much about the first book was the introduction of all the different characters-- I loved how hardcore Helen was. Hello!?!? She tried to kill Lucas in the middle of the hallway at school! While I still liked most of the characters as they progressed and grew in this book, I was most disappointed in Helen. She was pitifully likable at best and a wussy damsel in distress at her worst. What happened to the butt-kickin', fierce, flippin' awesome girl from the first book? I miss her. :(
Overall, I did like this book. I liked the story. And I love the series. I just wish the stories flowed together well and Helen was not so darn helpless. Here's to hoping the third book explains A LOT and ties the story in a nice little bow.
Happy Reading!
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