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Praise for UNDERWORLD"Meg Cabot is a fabulous author. She connects with her readers through humor and romance and, wow, does she do it well." --USAToday.com"This fast-paced sequel is filled with action, romance, revenge, and lots of suspense. The cliff-hanger ending will leave readers eager for the next installation." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Paranormal romance fans will enjoy this series. . . . Those who have begun the series will want to continue." --VOYA
School Library Journal - Audio
Gr 7 Up—In order to escape the Furies, Pierce is dragged into the Underworld by her boyfriend John, who just happens to be lord of the Underworld of Ilsa Huesos. Pierce is angry with John at first, but willing to accept her life as possible consort to him, until her cell phone shows her disturbing images of her cousin, Alex, trapped in a coffin with little air. Pierce believes that she is the only one who can save him. She promises John that she will remain forever in the Underworld if he will take her to save Alex. Along the way, Pierce learns the true story about John's dark side, his death, and the power of the Persephone diamond. As the Furies close in, Pierce must decide who to trust. In Meg Cabot's suspenseful romantic story (Point, 2012), two very flawed characters manage to find love, but whether or not they will be happy will be determined in the last book of the trilogy. Natalia Payne's tone reflects Pierce's vulnerability and kindness as well as her naiveté, and she gives the narrative a breathy quality that adds to the suspense. Those who enjoy twists on mythology, particularly the Persephone/Hades myth, will be hooked and eagerly await the final book.—Sarah Flood, Breckinridge County Public Library, Hardinsburg, KY
School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up—This modern-day twist on the Greek myth of Hades and Persphone picks up where Abandon (Scholastic, 2011) left off. Pierce Oliviera is back in the Underworld with her boyfriend and death deity, John. Not only does he want her to stay there, but he also feels that it is the only place where he can truly protect her from the Furies, evil beings who are bent on harming her. When Pierce's family is threatened, she convinces John that they must leave the Underworld in order to help and to try and make their own destiny. Their crazy adventures in Isla Huesos reveal important information about John's dark past, the island, and the wealthy and powerful Rector family. They also strengthen Pierce and John's relationship, proving that love requires trust, sacrifice, and a certain amount of risk. This fast-paced sequel is filled with action, romance, revenge, and lots of suspense. Cabot's main characters become more defined while new ones add some spice to the plotline. This is a satisfying read for teens who love mythology, the paranormal, and intrigue, and the cliff-hanger ending will leave readers eager for the next installation.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY
