Release Date: May 8, 2012Publisher: Point (Scholastic)
Rating: YA 14+; Grades 9+
Genre: Greek Mythology, Romance, Fantasy
Pages: 336
Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back.
Seventeen-year-old Pierce Oliviera isn’t dead.
Not this time.
But she is being held against her will in the dim, twilit world between heaven and hell, where the spirits of the deceased wait before embarking upon their final journey. Her captor, John Hayden, claims it’s for her own safety. Because not all the departed are dear. Some are so unhappy with where they ended up after leaving the Underworld, they’ve come back as Furies, intent on vengeance…on the one who sent them there and on the one whom he loves.But while Pierce might be safe from the Furies in the Underworld, far worse dangers could be lurking for her there…and they might have more to do with its ruler than with his enemies.
And unless Pierce is careful, this time there’ll be no escape.
**If you haven't read Abandon, the first book in the trilogy, there might be a few spoilers in this review.**
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**This review is based on an Advance Readers Copy**
The myth of Persephone has always enthralled me and is one of my absolute favorite Greek myths, so when I found out that one of my favorite authors, Meg Cabot, who I LOVE to death (heehee... no pun intended), was writing a re-telling of it, I knew I was going to be in for a treat. So it was no surprise that Abandon, the first book in the trilogy had me jumping up and down and smiling like a lunatic as soon as I finished it. And Underworld left me feeling the exact same way... giddy and yearning for more.
And for those of y'all that haven't read Abandon or Underworld (WHY?!) then pick it up! Especially if you are a fan of Greek myths, like moi.
Pierce is back... but this time, she isn't dead. She finds herself in the Underworld, with her 'captor' , John Hayden, aka The Lord of the Underworld. He has kidnapped her again, to keep her safe from the Furies. Guys, let me just say that I love John. Like, seriously love him. There is something so dark and dangerous, yet innocent and lovable about him. And although he isn't without flaws (but then, who is?), his imperfections are what make him perfect to me.
Pierce is such a great character as well. She is adorable, funny, sweet and caring - what is not to love about her? And even though she makes mistakes, she always tries to fix them, and I respect that. She is definitely one of my favorite heroines!
In Underworld, Meg Cabot re-imagines and modernizes the dark myth of Persephone and fills it with charm, wit, and humor, alongside a hot lord of the Underworld and a kick-ass heroine.
5 Muffins - Positively Enticing!
**A huge thanks to Point/Scholastic for sending me an ARC of Underworld for review!**
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If you like this, try:
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan
The Goddess Test (Goddess Test #1) by Aimee Carter
I haven't read the first book yet but I found some reviews like yours that says Underworld is amazing. And most likely the first book too. So I can't wait to read the book when I finished on The Body Finder! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome review! I love Meg Cabot! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat review, as usual! Your review makes me want to read Underworld ASAP!!! Abandon was amazing, so Underworld better live up to it!
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Oh my sweet goodness, YAY!! I have a copy of this book headed to my house soon and I was on the fence about my excitement because Abandon wasn't a blow-you-away book for me (even though I love everything that has to do with Meg Cabot too!). But your five muffins just made me a million times more excited! I know what you mean about John being dark and dangerous -- that's totally part of his appeal, and I'm glad that hasn't changed since the first book! :')
ReplyDeleteAmazing review, TBG! Can't wait to finally get my hands on this! :) <3
LOVE mythology, especially the myth of Persephone and Hades. I also just happen to love Meg Cabot so of course I bought Abandon when it came out. Alas, I still haven't read it. When it came out I read some bad reviews of it and I didn't want to be swayed one way or the other. Now it's just fallen in the cracks. I need to read it...like soon!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh, I must must must get my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteI just got this book at the Romantic Times Conference in Chicago. It's in my stack to read. You're interview made me put it on top of the stack. Sounds like it's going to be a terrific read! <3
ReplyDeleteI just won this book via first reads.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for it to come!
Now you got me more excited! Oh the waiting for books in the mail game...