Pierce is trapped in the underworld, but not because she’s dead, because John has brought her there. Unable to find a door back to the real world, to her life (though, it’s improbable that she’s actually SAFE in that life), Pierce is to remain in the underworld until John deems the world safe enough for her to walk upon its ground again (though he probably never will…). However, when Pierce receives word (well, more of a video…) that her cousin’s in trouble, she’s ready to jump up to the real world to come to his rescue… but one thing stands in her way: John. As Pierce begins to unlock the secrets to John’s history, and how he even became a death deity, she finds out that nothing is as it seems, and that sometimes lies meant to protect, end up doing the opposite. Thrilling and utterly captivating, this book had me reading until four in the morning totally immersed in Pierce’s world(/tired.).

Meg Cabot has done it again. Way more interesting that the first novel, this book really reflected Persephone’s myth well, as Pierce battles with time and the Fates to save her cousin, find out the truth behind John Hayden, and find out if she’s really bound to the underworld, Pierce’s story will have you totally hooked. Cabot has added twists and turns that add to the story, creating more drama, more action, and unlocking more secrets. There was definitely more stuff happening in this book, showing more than telling, and no flashbacks (thank goodness). Extremely better than the first novel, I loved this book!

Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.89/5

-review by Between Printed Pages