Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky, #2)

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Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky #2)

by Veronica Rossi (Goodreads Author)

4.35 of 5 stars 4.35 · rating details · 8,461 ratings · 1,490 reviews

It's been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don't take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe's precarious existence, Aria b...more

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Published January 8th 2013 by HarperCollins

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Dec 13, 2012 Emily May rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopia-utopia, ya-na, arc, 2012, coverly-love

Well, finally after a series of disappointing sequels this year (Rebel Heart, Insurgent, The Calling) I've found a book that was even better than its predecessor. I think Rossi has gone even further with this installment, building on her characters and their relationships with one another, creating a number of funny, sad and ultimately memorable little moments that made me even more invested in the bigger picture. What she does best here is get the balance right between fast-paced action/adventu...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Blythe rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: highly-anticipating-2013, hurry-up, i-need-this-book, i-want-it-right-now, judge-a-book-by-the-cover, 2012-reads, 2012-favorites, 2013-favorites, brb-biting-my-nails, gimme-the-next-book, freaking-brilliant, i-totally-saw-that-coming, netgalley-edelweiss-arc, awesome-world-building, swoooon, read-reviewed, favorites

This review contains spoilers for Under the Never Sky.

Recently--and far too often, if you ask me--in young adult trilogies, second installments have been widely known to be practically a resting point for both the author, and the characters and the plot. Instead of what should be an intense ride setting up for the final installment, the second installment in a trilogy is, more often than not, a complete and utter bore ending with a bang to lure readers who were less than impressed with the seco...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Sam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-or-galley, sci-fi-favourites, science-fiction, dystopia-or-pa-favourites, dystopia-or-post-apocalyptic, favourite-boys, romance, dystopian, 2013-favourites

4.5 stars

Under the Never Sky, Veronica Rossi’s stunning debut novel and the first instalment of this excellent series, introduced me to world both frightening and rich in imagination. With Aether skies and a split futuristic society, and driven by brilliant characters and a superbly-developed romance, Under the Never Sky was in a league of its own. The sequel, I am pleased to say, is just as spectacular, if not more.

Very few other contenders in this genre manage to achieve such a fine balance be...more 4.5 stars

Under the Never Sky, Veronica Rossi’s stunning debut novel and the first instalment of this excellent series, introduced me to world both frightening and rich in imagination. With Aether skies and a split futuristic society, and driven by brilliant characters and a superbly-developed romance, Under the Never Sky was in a league of its own. The sequel, I am pleased to say, is just as spectacular, if not more.

Very few other contenders in this genre manage to achieve such a fine balance between character development and plot progression. Rossi effortlessly adds an emotional edge to the complexity of the situation in her world. With The Outsiders feeling the blow of the Aether storms, and those in Reverie being shaken too, the prospect of finding Still Blue is now more than just a dream. It’s the quiet desperation emanating from the characters throughout this that affected me so strongly. They all want something – need something – so out of their reach, and I felt it on a personal level. With the vast majority of the plot focused on Aria and Perry’s determination to find this almost mythical safe haven, it is a slow-paced journey, but one that is full of perfect tension and excitement.

Every scene between Aria and Perry put a smile on my face – sometimes a very bittersweet smile, indeed. The relationship between these two is intense and laced with feeling, but handled in a very tactful and subtle way. With Perry having to face the responsibility of being Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria being forced to leave behind her life as a Dweller, they both have their own fears to fight and problems to overcome. Thinking back to my first impressions of both characters, it’s quite staggering to see how far they have come, both separately and together. Aria is more courageous and determined and Perry less hidden beneath this armour – and the connection between them is suddenly more powerful and believable. I could not be happier with the romance in this book, and I would go as far as to say it is one of my favourite relationships in young adult fiction.

It is not just Perry and Aria’s relationship that manages to leave an impression. The friendship between Roar and Aria is another that made my heart ache and soar. Roar is an individual who puts all other secondary characters to shame. This is how it’s done. I should admit, I’m a little in love with him. His story, driven by his loyalty to Liv, is surprisingly affecting and not any less important than Perry and Aria’s journey. I need to desperately give him a hug.

Through the Ever Night is very carefully paced, slowly drawing towards an apt climax. There is really nothing better than a satisfying ending and Rossi managed to build it perfectly. Without departing in a precarious place, there are enough loose ends and questions in need of answers to continue successfully into the next instalment. Clearly Rossi has a lot more to give, and if this second book of her Under the Never Sky series is evidence of her progression as a writer, I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us.

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Jan 03, 2013 Keertana rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: swoooon, kick-ass-heroines, rainy-day-re-reads

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Through the Ever Night is one of the few sequels that truly took me by surprise - in the best possible way. I can't quite articulate how excited I was for this book, especially after loving Under the Never Sky, so to say that my expectations were met would be an understatement. Once again, Veronica Rossi has proved her prowess as a writer and if there's anything I can guarantee, it's that fans of the series will most definitely not be disappointed by this scintillating sequel.

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Jan 05, 2013 ♥Rachel♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, edelweiss

Through the Ever Night was AMAZING! Everything I loved about Under the Never Sky was kicked up several notches and then some! Epic adventure, heart-pounding action, romance, friendship, longing, and heartbreak are all found within the pages. I’m still reeling with awe at the love I have for this story!

We pick up right where the story left off in Under the Never Sky where Aria and Perry meet again. Their love for each other is strong, but they face so many outside challenges. The Aether storms s...more Through the Ever Night was AMAZING! Everything I loved about Under the Never Sky was kicked up several notches and then some! Epic adventure, heart-pounding action, romance, friendship, longing, and heartbreak are all found within the pages. I’m still reeling with awe at the love I have for this story!

We pick up right where the story left off in Under the Never Sky where Aria and Perry meet again. Their love for each other is strong, but they face so many outside challenges. The Aether storms seem to be growing both in frequency and intensity, so all the tribes and even the Realms need to find a safe haven before everything necessary for life is destroyed. Aria is tasked with the mission to find the elusive Still Blue, an area that is supposed to be unharmed by the Aether storms, by Consul Hess. He’s blackmailed her into cooperating or risk the well-being of Talon, Perry’s beloved nephew. Perry is now Blood Lord to the Tides but all is not smooth sailing. The decision to bring Aria back to the Tides is met with suspicion, and most of the Tides members hate her even if she is half Outsider. The Tides don’t fully trust Perry either, questioning his decisions as their leader, and Perry feels their doubt profoundly.

Oh man, was this good! I loved Under the Never Sky but I think this surpasses that story, something almost unheard of with a sequel. No dreaded “second book syndrome” where much of the story is filler, gearing up for the final wrap-up in the last book. This story was thrilling in every way and almost impossible to put down.

I loved the romance between Perry and Aria. Their characters are so well fleshed out, and you feel their concerns, despair, joy, and love right along with them. They are from two different worlds but their care and love for the people around them, and their common goals make them well-suited for each other. They had to weather a few storms, and I think they’ve become stronger for it. I love this quote:

Her eyes blurred, and she wasn’t sure if it was from the pain or from the relief of being with him again. He brought a sense of rightness. She felt it every moment she spent with him. Even the wrong ones. Even the painful ones, like now. Perry’s hands stilled. He looked up, and his gaze told her everything. He felt it too.*

Secondary character such as Roar and Cinder, and even Soren add layers to an already amazing tale, and I found myself fully invested in their stories, as well. This was an exciting adventure, filled with action, and danger. Where we leave off in this installment has me anxious and super eager for the conclusion. I really like the way things are shaping up, and I think the next story has real potential to be just as exciting as this one. Veronica Rossi has managed to stun an amaze me, and I can’t wait to pick up her next book!

*Quote taken from an uncorrected proof and may change in the final copy.

A copy was provided by HarperCollins through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.

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Jun 28, 2012 Sherbie marked it as to-read

Shelves: dystopian-post-apocalyptic

cover reveal! perry looks more civilized that i've imagined. :))
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gotta stay alive 'til 2013 for this...
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gosh. not even a synopsis? :(

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Jan 07, 2013 Maja rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: alternating-povs, arc-2012, cover-lust, creepy-love-triangle, dystopia, favorites, atom, just-another-book-crush, open-ending, own-a-dtb, review-copy, ya, best-of-2013, reviewed-in-2013

It's not often that a sequel outshines its predecessor, but with Through the Ever Night, it seems to be the general consensus. We've had a few examples here and there, and they've all proved to be pretty memorable, but I don't think I've ever seen a case quite like this. Don't get me wrong – I loved Under the Never Sky, it was fresh and dynamical and it left a lasting impression, but due to its intensity, Through the Ever Night is far more remarkable. Rossi has grown more confident as a writer,...more It's not often that a sequel outshines its predecessor, but with Through the Ever Night, it seems to be the general consensus. We've had a few examples here and there, and they've all proved to be pretty memorable, but I don't think I've ever seen a case quite like this. Don't get me wrong – I loved Under the Never Sky, it was fresh and dynamical and it left a lasting impression, but due to its intensity, Through the Ever Night is far more remarkable. Rossi has grown more confident as a writer, the success of her debut has done her a world of good, and her newly found self-assurance shines from every page. As with everything else, the attitude makes so much difference, it's a well-known fact, and Rossi now firmly stands on her own two feet. I believe we can expect great things from her.

I deem it necessary to mention that the book is perfectly paced. Like its predecessor, it’s told from both Aria and Perry’s point of view, and while third person alternating view is by far my least favorite narrative mode, Rossi made it work splendidly. I can’t imagine Through the Ever Night told any other way.

It goes without saying that things never go smoothly for Perry and Aria. Theirs is a romance I’m very fond of and left to their own devices, they would be no more than a step away from their happily ever after. However, there’s not one, but two worlds between them: Aria’s Dwellers would never accept someone like Peregrine, a savage by their standards, and his Tides have nothing but insults for Aria, with only a few exceptions.

Even though their feelings for each other were constantly being put to the test, through it all, they both grew tremendously as individuals. Aria is nothing like that pale, scared girl from Under the Never Sky. She is confident, fierce, a strong Aud and a good friend. All her attitudes and prejudices are gone. There is both strength and grace in her gait she didn’t possess before, and she certainly knows what to do with a knife. But there are also changes on the inside, she cares for people differently and she values different things.
She’d been seeking the comfort of a place. Of walls. A roof. A pillow to rest her head on. Now she realized that the people she loved were what gave her life shape, and comfort, and meaning. Perry and Roar were home.

Changes on Perry are perhaps less evident, but they are just as big. Through his responsibility toward his tribe and more losses than he can count, he gained a somber maturity that he lacked before. His every step, every single word carries more weight, and each decision he makes shapes the lives of many. He is a far cry from that rash, headstrong boy we know from Under the Never Sky, and if I had to choose one thing that really stood out in this book, it would be his characterization – the subtle changes found between the lines, but perhaps more important for the remainder of the story than everything else put together.

There are things in Through the Ever Night that will make you laugh, things that will make you cry, things that will make you inch up nervously in your seat, some that will make you angry enough to punch something (hopefully not someone, though), and things that will make you swoon. Now, aren’t those signs of a perfect read?

I think you’ve all noticed that my five star ratings are few and far between, but a book that had… HAS such a tight hold on my heart, that still lingers in my mind even though it’s been weeks since I’d finished it, definitely deserves my wholehearted support. Veronica Rossi does, too. While the ending was open, but entirely satisfactory, Into the Still Blue can’t come soon enough, I tell you. I will be right here, nervously biting my nails until it does.

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Jan 08, 2013 Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult

Give it to me, she wanted to scream. Give me the pain. Let me take it from you.

4.5 stars. Why you hurt me, book? Please forgive me for being stuck in kittah speak, but for the love of all that's good, WHY?!?

You are toying with my emotions, Ms. Rossi. I don't know whether to be impressed or angry over the gut punch that I just felt. Of course, the part of me which questions everything is not going to take this lying down. I will get back up and seek out answers. I am not convinced that what ju...more

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Apr 17, 2013 Ashley marked it as to-read

Shelves: ebooks-to-read

Way too far away....

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Jan 08, 2013 Mitch rated it 5 of 5 stars

Whew. I am stunned because I didn’t like Under the Never Sky at all and had my doubts about continuing this series, but I am so glad I gave this book a chance because, turns out, Through the Ever Night is the best book I've read in months. Very impressive. As a note, this review is mostly aimed at my fellow Under the Never Sky unenthusiasts, because for fans of the first book, I think the only thing I need to say is this sequel is so worth it.

For me, the problem with Under the Never Sky wasn't t...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Scott Pilgrim rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopia-post-apocalyptic, arc, science-fiction, male-pov

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I think I'm going to scream out of happiness! I just got a signed ARC of Through The Ever Night in the mail and Veronica Rossi sent me a signed bookmark. Time to freak out!

Words can't express how much I loved this book. No review can justify the awesomeness of Veronica Rossi's latest book in her Under The Never Sky Trilogy. Aria is finally reunited with Perry and what a reunion it was. Perry is having difficulty being Blood Lord and finding the Still Blue. I am...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Shaylee marked it as to-read

Shelves: science-fiction, ya-books, i-must-own-you, sky-high-expectations

EDIT (4/9/12):

It's confirmed in this interview that we'll learn more about Aether in Through the Ever Night! :)
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(1/23/12)

Just finished reading Under the Never Sky and I'm already excited for more news about the sequel! So far, here's a Q & A that mentioned the second book. :)

We know you can’t reveal too many secrets, but can you give us a hint at what we might expect from Through the Ever Night?

The tone is skewing darker and more intense. In Under the Never Sky the problems were...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Renu rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: edelweiss

Through the Ever Night takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride that leaves you with ALL THE FEELS.

In Through the Ever Night, Perry and Aria are faced with many challenges. Rossi pushes these characters to their limits and you can see just how much they've developed/are still developing. Perry is now the Blood Lord of the Tides and with that comes deep responsibility for the well-being of his people. Not everyone thinks he's a suitable leader though, especially when he brings along Aria.

On...more

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Jan 11, 2013 Kilikina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, love-love-love, swoon-worthy, favorite-couple

Ok, while this wasn't as intense as Under the Never Sky, it doesn't even matter. I was so invested in this book because the characters and the story itself are just stellar.

Perry and Aria are my dream couple. They are just perfect. That's all that needs to be said on that. Perry definitely had his hands full with his responsibilities as Blood Lord and trying to find Talon as well the Still Blue. I liked that things didn't go his way. He struggled and that made me love him even more. I liked see...more

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Feb 28, 2013 Sarah (saz101) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013-releases, dystopia, young-adult

First Thoughts:
Read, finished, LOVED. I have so many FEELINGS. Happy. Sad. Hope.
Sorrow.
Everything about this book...there's a greater sense of urgency and purpose, and... Oh, the characters. WOWOWOW.

Sequels are tricky things; even more so 'middle books'. With a happy romantic union cemented in book one, how does the author sustain chemistry? With a journey underway, how does she maintain momentum on route to a distant conclusion? Is it time to answer questions? Pose them? Fans are demanding crea...more

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Jan 24, 2013 fяσzєη rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian, covergasm, owned-ebooks, 2013-faves, all-time-faves, amazing-authors, books-i-want-to-marry, deserves-the-hype, faves, heroes-i-adore, made-me-smile, my-emotions-i-cannot

4.5 stars. Not the phantasmagorical sequel I was hoping for but still really good!

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Pre-reading thoughts: COVER COVER COVER COVER COVER COVER COVER COVER CO─ *dies*

Update: Now that I've recovered from the shock of seeing this goooorgeous cover, I do have to say one thing: Perry does not look like the Perry I pictured. o_o I thought he'd have curlier, blond hair and darker skin.

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May 16, 2013 Suzanne (Paranormal Pages) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: abc-challenge-2013

4.5 stars

Through the Ever Night is a fantastic sequel to Under the Never Sky. Aria and Perry have spent some months apart, and we see them reunited. Perry takes Aria back to the Tides, of which he's now the Bloodlord. While hoping that his people will accept Aria, he's doubtful. But I don't think he has any idea how bad it'll actually be.

We learn more about the cause of the devastation of the world. About three hundred years before, a solar flare corrupted the earth's magnetosphere, causing the...more 4.5 stars

Through the Ever Night is a fantastic sequel to Under the Never Sky. Aria and Perry have spent some months apart, and we see them reunited. Perry takes Aria back to the Tides, of which he's now the Bloodlord. While hoping that his people will accept Aria, he's doubtful. But I don't think he has any idea how bad it'll actually be.

We learn more about the cause of the devastation of the world. About three hundred years before, a solar flare corrupted the earth's magnetosphere, causing the aether storms, and bringing about the Unity, where through a form of lottery, people were brought onto the pods, the rest being left to fend for themselves outside. But now, with an increase in the storms, which sees them occur more frequently, even in summer, not even the pods are safe anymore.

Farms and woodlands are being destroyed cutting off the food source, and the ocean is not much safer for the fishermen. Things are very difficult for Perry, and with the Tides perceiving him to have chosen Aria over them, Perry knows he needs to find a safe place for what remains of his tribe. Being Bloodlord is a lot harder than he expected.

There's a race on for the Still Blue. A rumoured place with blue skies and no aether storms. Outsiders and dwellers alike want to find it. But it seems only the lucky ones will make it, the rest are being left behind. An awesome rescue sees the two groups having to come together and I can't wait to see the results.

At times I was anxious read this book. Perry and Aria are separated again and I worried a love triangle was on the cards, in the form of another girl for Perry. If this had been the case, I honestly don't think I could have continued on with this book, it would have been too frustrating. I had to stop reading and look to Goodreads friends for confirmation, and thankfully, no love triangle forms. Sometimes, I can enjoy a love triangle, but this most definitely wouldn't have been one of those times.

Soren, who we hadn't seen since the beginning of Under the Never Sky makes a reappearance in this book, and I found him quite enjoyable. I'm looking forward to seeing more of him in the future, he has great potential as a guy I'll love to hate lol.

This series has become a firm favourite for me. I love the world that Veronica has developed and I love the characters that she's brought to life. I'm already looking forward to reading these books again. (less)

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Apr 07, 2013 Carmen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian-post-apocalyptic-other, reviews

4.5 stars

OMG. Wow.

Through the Ever Night is a great sequel to Under the Never Sky, in fact probably more impactful and much more in depth than the first one. The plot thickens, and there are more twists and turns than ever.

However, the first half of the book is a little on the slow side in terms of the plot, but it's not so bad, it doesn't feel long, although it's once that you finished and you reflect on it, then you realize: oh, the beginning was kind of a slow start. It does set things up ni...more 4.5 stars

OMG. Wow.

Through the Ever Night is a great sequel to Under the Never Sky, in fact probably more impactful and much more in depth than the first one. The plot thickens, and there are more twists and turns than ever.

However, the first half of the book is a little on the slow side in terms of the plot, but it's not so bad, it doesn't feel long, although it's once that you finished and you reflect on it, then you realize: oh, the beginning was kind of a slow start. It does set things up nicely, so I think it's fair Veronica Rossi took her time with it.

I really like how in the sequel, we can now see the change and growth in Aria's character- she is no longer that scared little Dweller. She can bring attitude to the table (and a knife) and toughen up when she needs too.

I also really liked how we got to see more of Roar. (Sad face) He's an really amazing character, one of the best supporting characters that I've read in a book. He's Aria and Perry's best friend, yet in some ways he feels almost like a central character to the story. I wish I had him as my guy bestie. (Nathan, if you're reading this, I'm sorry.)

Perry was great in the story- although he hasn't grown as much as Aria as a character, we can see the change that the responsibility of being Blood Lord has done to him. Although his story was not taking center stage in this book, it wove in with Aria's side of the story perfectly into one great bang boom. And yes, Perry is kinda hot, I'm totally crushing on him. (BTW , Kirra? WTF WERE YOU THINKING PERRY. YOU SHOULD'VE JUST KILLED HER AT FIRST SIGHT!!)

I enjoyed how Veronica Rossi took this story to the next level: we are a little more acquainted with the whole setting, the characters were stronger, and although I loved that the romance was not center stage of the story, I did wish there was a little more moments between Aria and Perry. I also surprisingly (again) enjoyed the dual POVs. To be honest, more than one POVs generally annoy me. I find it hard that authors can pull it off to give each character a good amount of their piece of the story, and that it's long enough that character development works, but Veronica Rossi made it work. And I like that. I have encountered books that would've been better if there weren't so many POVs, and eventually they all just get to me.

The ending wasn't a cliffhanger, (thank you for not maiming my heart) but it gets you excited enough knowing what's coming next and wondering how Veronica Rossi is going to pull it off. I just know the third book is going to be badass with tons of action. And good plot twists. AHHHH I WANT IT NOW.

Overall, a great sequel to dystopian series with tons of potential, I'm super pumped for Into the Still Blue.

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May 07, 2013 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi-dystopian-utopian

2013?! Really??! I can't wait that long! I have to read about Aria and Perry!!!

Damn, i feel like crying with the author leaving us with an ending like that. You better make their reunion the best thing since Justin Bieber's floppy hair!

Not that i'm a big fan of it though.

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Jan 15, 2013 JennyJen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: can-barely-wait, antsy-for-the-next-book, author-can-do-no-wrong, be-still-my-heart, can-t-get-enough, curveball-city, deliciously-gut-wrenching, dual-pov, dystopia, fave-fictional-couples-evaaar, favorites, healthy-teen-romance, hero-whose-ass-i-wanna-tap, i-waited-so-long-for-you, kickass, moar, read-2013, reviewed, riveting, romance-sans-the-cheese, sequel, series, she-is-not-just-a-pretty-face, swoon-worthy, the-bestest-sidekick, what-a-ya-heroine-should-be, worthy-of-all-the-hype, young-adult, darkside-challenge-accepted

**No spoilers.

4.5 stars – this sequel did NOT suck.

Wait. Give me a minute... I just, I just want to revel in the gloriousness that is a realistic portrayal of a healthy teenaged romance in a YA book.

K.

So, it’s Perry and Aria’s Round 2 and it was damned impressive. There’s just something about those two that really resonates with me. The ending of Under the Never Sky was one that stayed with me long after I had moved on to other books. I remember reading the last word and punctuating the momen...more

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Jan 11, 2013 Devyani rated it 5 of 5 stars

Before reading the book. This was when the cover was revealed..

WoW . Perry looks very..... modern ? o.O . Atleast for a guy who has lived in the woods for all his life and basically doesn't own a decent shirt .

After reading..

Well let's just say , that things are much much clearer now and definitely much better.
And also things make more sense now.

.....what i loved about this book is the nice use of vivid imagination. the building of the plot is pretty interesting and it keeps you glued to the bo...more

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Mar 15, 2013 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: sophomore-challenge

I don’t usually read books significantly before their release dates. A lot of it has to do with me getting excited about the book and then trying to hold off my review closer to around the release date. I’ve waited about all I can with Through the Ever Night. So here it is!

Through the Ever Night is book two, so if you haven’t read Under the Never Sky, you should get on that. Seriously. I waited to read Under the Never Sky and I wished I had to read soooo much sooner! This is one of those books t...more I don’t usually read books significantly before their release dates. A lot of it has to do with me getting excited about the book and then trying to hold off my review closer to around the release date. I’ve waited about all I can with Through the Ever Night. So here it is!

Through the Ever Night is book two, so if you haven’t read Under the Never Sky, you should get on that. Seriously. I waited to read Under the Never Sky and I wished I had to read soooo much sooner! This is one of those books that I recommend all the time because I don’t feel like I hear enough about it and it’s fabulous!

I’d describe book one as Aria’s book, and in her adventures she meets Perry. And that’s all I really want to say about book one. Just read it. In book two we get Perry’s book! It starts just as Under the Never Sky left off. I’m happy to say that this book does not suffer from book two syndrome. There is plenty of happening with our characters and the plot. No book two blues here people!

The characters that you fell in love with in book one, you’ll love them even more in book two. One word for you readers, Roar. I love Roar. It was so great to see him through Perry’s perspective. He is one of my favorite characters in all of YA literature! There is just something about him.

Even some of the characters I hated in book one, I found myself intrigued with in book two. In addition to a new cast of characters that you’ll also meet. We finally get to interact with Perry’s sister too! She wasn’t what I was expecting, and I liked her more for it. I wouldn’t describe any of the characters as under developed. They are all fully dimensional and I find that can be rare at times. I know them. I feel confident in stating that I loved this book even more than the first. Even though I didn’t think that would be possible.

I love this world, the characters, the action, the adventure, the romance, the heartache, the writing, everything. If you don’t have any plans this winter break, make a date with Aria and Perry. You will not be disappointed!(less)

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Jan 04, 2013 Jamie (The Perpetual Page-Turner) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: from-the-pub, young-adult, favorites, series

Thoughts after reading it:

It's 3am and I don't know HOW the eff I'm supposed to fall asleep after that?? OMG. SO freaking good. Not often I enjoy a second book more than a first.

ALSO. I didn't think it was possible to love Roar anymore. But I do.

From my "Final Thoughts" portion of the review:

I’m going to pretty much officially say I liked Through The Ever Night MORE which I rarely ever say about a book 2. Prepare to get your workout in turning those pages furiously because this was one of th...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Brandi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I forgot how much I had liked this story!! I was going to reread the first one though to brush up on some of the finer plot lines, but in the end I couldn't wait long enough to get into this one. I read this in roughly 4 hours. That's how good it is.

Oh Perry, Perry, Perry. Aria laughed. The was attractive. She smelled like horse. "Do you ever miss anything?" Perry smiled. "You, all the time." Swoon! I love him. He's so loyal and fierce. Even if he thinks Aria smells like violets during her time...more I forgot how much I had liked this story!! I was going to reread the first one though to brush up on some of the finer plot lines, but in the end I couldn't wait long enough to get into this one. I read this in roughly 4 hours. That's how good it is.

Oh Perry, Perry, Perry. Aria laughed. The was attractive. She smelled like horse. "Do you ever miss anything?" Perry smiled. "You, all the time." Swoon! I love him. He's so loyal and fierce. Even if he thinks Aria smells like violets during her time of the moon, lol. We got to see plenty of character growth in this book as well which was wonderful. The way Perry grew into Blood Lord was great, even if I hurt for him. I kind of wanted to rip his face off when he was talking to Kirra on the beach, but it was minor, and in the end it worked out just as I would have thought. He made my heart break by thinking he'd failed Aria.

Aria grew a great deal in this one, and I was thrilled to see her becoming such a force! She took no crap (though really she could have at least tripped Brooke once or something), and she's really coming into her own, despite the confusion of her place in the world (view spoiler). It was great seeing her friendship with Roar, even though I kept waiting to have the author turn that into a romance, and I love that she didn't. I'm not even sure I can remember the last book I read that had actual platonic friends?! She'd been seeking the comfort of a place. Of walls. A roof. A pillow to rest her head on. Now she realized that the people she loved were what gave her life shape, and comfort, and meaning. Perry and Roar were home.

I don't like the direction Roar's story took there at the end to be honest. That was so painful. I wonder too how this will affect his relationship with Aria? I really love him as a character though. "I got that, thanks. Did he just call you pretty?" Roar nodded, chewing. "Can you blame him?"

This series so far is wonderfully original, skillfully written, and certainly worth your money to own. I know it's a story I'll want to visit many times.
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Sep 19, 2012 Ayesha marked it as to-read

I'm looking forward to reading this book, but... Come on, that is NOT how Perry looks and everyone knows it! I haven't actually had any experience living outdoors or in the wild, but I'm pretty sure someone that did/does would NOT look like a model.

Oh, and apparently he's taken a trip to the hair salon too, because I'm seeing a bit of a Rob Pattinson style going on there. I see they dyed his hair for him too, hmm... And, wait. Hold up. Why is his skin... Lighter?? Must be some kind of beauty tec...more

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Mar 27, 2013 ★Yσsвє★ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: moustache, epic-books, favorite-female-character, favoritebooks, great-book, insomnia, love-it, in-love-with-main-male-character

¡Qué libro!

Veronica, gracias sinceramente por no decepcionarme (como otras) con esta segunda parte.

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Si este no es mejor que el primero, es igual de bueno, pero mucho más emocionante y lo amé!

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Nov 15, 2012 Kim rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopia, favourites, comfort-reads

‘Under the Never Sky’ was a book I was dying to read, put off for so long, and fell in love instantly; so when I was given the chance to read ‘Through the Ever Night’ I couldn’t contain my excitement. I was desperate to jump back into Perry and Aria’s world. After the way the first book ended, I needed to know if they’d get together. The action, excitement and emotional rollercoaster we’re sent on met all my expectations and more. I loved every single moment of this book.

‘Through the Ever Night’...more ‘Under the Never Sky’ was a book I was dying to read, put off for so long, and fell in love instantly; so when I was given the chance to read ‘Through the Ever Night’ I couldn’t contain my excitement. I was desperate to jump back into Perry and Aria’s world. After the way the first book ended, I needed to know if they’d get together. The action, excitement and emotional rollercoaster we’re sent on met all my expectations and more. I loved every single moment of this book.

‘Through the Ever Night’ begins almost exactly where the previous book ended with Aria and Perry meeting up for the first time since they parted ways - we actually get to hear the words Aria had been waiting for from Perry. But their reunion is short-lived because of Perry’s new duties as the Blood Lord of the Tides and Aria’s task to find the Still Blue in order to save Talon from Reverie. It definitely sets the scene for the book. While both Perry and Aria want nothing more than to be alone with each, they’re pushed away by the separate responsibilities tasked to them. To say these responsibilities left me frustrated at times is an understatement. I just wanted to see Aria and Perry happy together. But their tasks meant not always following what I wanted them to do, and focused more on seeing the Outsider world in completely new ways, especially when it came to running and trading with different tribes.

The biggest problem for Aria and Perry in this book is the strength of the Aether and the storms that are causing more harm than they ever had before. The Aether - a piece of the natural world, always present since a solar flare 300 years ago changed the way the world survived; and always dangerous. But the funnels - the electric fire power that attack the ground below without mercy – is a threat to everyone. There’s no escape from the destruction caused by an Aether storm. The Outsider tribes are losing food and shelter; not even the pods in Reverie can survive an attack from the Aether. The only hope is finding the Still Blue. The Aether has always interested me. I really enjoyed seeing this natural disaster problem; this powerful element destroying the world without hope of ever being fixed. I like that this is the push that makes the population want to fight for a new world. There’s no government pulling them down, no rules that need to be followed; just the natural world out to destroy. Yes, there are other people who are hoping to stand in their way of finding the Still Blue, but no-one owns them; the fight is always to stay alive first and hope for a better world second.

I was glad to be thrown into the familiar switching POVs – the same as how they were in ‘Under the Never Sky’ – changing between Aria and Perry, but different in that a lot of the novel happens when they’re apart from each other. Countless times I almost went mental, when one chapter would end with a shock, only to be thrown into the other character’s chapter that would also end with a surprising twist and I’d be torn in multiple directions emotionally; desperate to find out the consequences of Aria’s last ending, but not ready to let go of the twist from Perry’s. All the while dying for them to be together again. It was an incredibly emotional journey for me. A big part of why I love this series so much is the romance we get to see between Perry and Aria. It wasn’t quite as physical as ‘Under the Never Sky’ but the emotions were all still there. I love how strongly Aria and Perry feel for each other. Even though there were a few moments of uncertainty, I loved knowing what they felt for each other was so powerful and true. They’ve jumped up my list of favourite YA couples.

One of my favourite parts of this story was getting to see some of the side characters. While Aria and Perry are constantly thinking about each other, their separation gave us a chance to explore the people they relied on most to help them through. Aria forms a bond with Roar as they cross the country side in search of Liv and news of the Still Blue. I love Roar. He’s funny, charming and protective. You might think that if a female YA character is thrown into situation where she spends so much time alone with a guy she wasn’t originally in love with that there might be ‘love-triangle’ warnings flashing through your head. Never fear, Aria’s only got eyes for Perry and nothing could keep Roar from loving Liv. As for Perry, the group of warriors he stumbles upon in the end of ‘Under the Never Sky’ become his closest advisors; they keep him safe and in control, following him wherever he might lead – and as a struggling Blood Lord, he really needed the support. You don’t instantly think of these characters as the “main characters” but they are every bit as important to the story and I’m just as attached to them as I am Perry and Aria.

I was so sad when the book came to an end. It almost felt like I was missing more pages, even though I knew I had come to the perfect end for the book. Questions about what will happen next are still running through my mind and the wait for book #3 is probably going to kill me. I see a lot of re-reading in my future to get me through the wait.

5/5 stars
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Feb 07, 2013 the golden witch. rated it 5 of 5 stars

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4.5/5 stars.

Rossi's done it again, folks. If anything, I'd say "Through the Ever Night" beats out its predecessor in almost all technical areas - character development, worldbuilding, plot/arc development, and sensory imagery/language. The amount of depth and the amount of development, period, in this next installment in the Ever/Never trilogy really just blew me away. Even if you weren't impressed with the first book, I highly urge you to change your mind and read this second book. Rossi grew...more 4.5/5 stars.

Rossi's done it again, folks. If anything, I'd say "Through the Ever Night" beats out its predecessor in almost all technical areas - character development, worldbuilding, plot/arc development, and sensory imagery/language. The amount of depth and the amount of development, period, in this next installment in the Ever/Never trilogy really just blew me away. Even if you weren't impressed with the first book, I highly urge you to change your mind and read this second book. Rossi grew by leaps and bounds, and when that happens with a recently-debuted author, it's really a joy to watch.

Seriously, guys, I'm not exaggerating when I say that Rossi improved in pretty much every single area. Expanded worldbuilding? You got it. Deeper characters? Yep. We finally get to see Liv and Roar in action (aside from the novella)? Yes we do. So, so much angst in this one (for good reasons, not useless teenage pining angst, either), and I don't think it's ever felt quite this good. There's a lot of hurting that goes on in this book for everyone, but it makes them grow. Rossi has really made her characters better and stronger, and for that, for having the courage to mercilessly torture her characters to get an absolutely wonderful emotional payoff? I tip my hat to her.

Let's start with the world - we get to see the world beyond the land of the Tides, and that of Marron's hold and Reverie which we got to see in the last book. This time we go to the Horns' territory, the Rim, and at the end, we even get a sneak peek at where the Still Blue may be located. Ugh, to end on such a cliffhanger, I'd usually be shaking my fist out of frustration for taking the easy way out, but Rossi does it well by not only offering us a cliffhanger as to where the Still Blue may be located, but she also offers us decent closure for this book as a standalone within the trilogy (if that makes sense). As in, if this series were to end with this book, I'd be okay with it, because I'd feel enough closure. Maybe not enough concerning the tease about the Still Blue and Hess' plans to usurp it, but otherwise in every other area? I'm totally fine with that. And I was surprised to feel that way once I got to the end of the book. And it was a good kind of surprise. The imagery for the world - from the wet sea of the Tides to the frosty mountain steppes of the Rim - all of it was drop-dead gorgeous, and the sensory imagery was incredible. BRAVO.

We get to see our characters really move and grow in this one - the most of which belongs to Perry as a fellow MC, and to Roar, who we really get to see more of in order to make him a fellow MC to Aria and Perry. There's a really great bromance (with the slightest hint of love triangle, but thankfully Rossi doesn't go there!) between Aria, roar, and Perry happening, and I really love it. Specifically, the bromance that develops between Roar and Aria was pretty impressive, and I'm glad that Rossi decided not to go into love triangle territory between them. Why? Because it would have been taking the easy way out. Sometimes the hardest thing is to love someone you have feelings for (though you may not be able to distinguish between romantic love/platonic love for them), and not act on it. Aria and Roar don't, and that was incredibly gratifying to see. Aria grew quite a bit too, just so I don't leave her out, but I do have to say that Perry, with taking on the Blood Lord title, really grew the most. He had to. And it wasn't fun, or easy. There was a lot of pain, and a lot of work he put into it (and Rossi put into it), but it was for the better. This, alongside of the main cast bromance in Laini Taylor's "Smoke and Bone" series, is now my favorite in all of YA. YES. I liked it that much. And seeing Liv...well, her with Roar, god, that was painful, but highly enjoyable.

As for the plot advancement - there were a few places where the pace did drop off a bit, which is why this doesn't get a full five stars. But otherwise, I love the implications of Cinder being a former Dweller, and him possibly might not be the only one able to control aether. So what will happen to all of the Dwellers that Hess leaves behind? I really hope Rossi goes for the gold here and shows us the many possibilities that are here in terms of supernatural abilities, since Aria is half-Outsider, and Cinder is a former Dweller, and both have abilities as Scires. So, in terms of that, that was my biggest area of interest within the plot advancement in the "find the Still Blue" area of the plot. I definitely can't wait for book three now, though I hope we get another novella to tide us over before the next release in 2014.

Final verdict? Even if it you weren't the hugest fan of book one, you NEED to read book two, if just for all of the shiny new improvements and growth in all the technical areas of this book. I'm definitely off to go order my physical copy ASAP. "Through the Ever Night" is now available in North America through HarperTeen, so what are you waiting for? This didn't make my best of 2013 list for nothing. Go and check it out as soon as you can!

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Jan 20, 2013 deanneluvbooks rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: best-of-2013, drop-everything, gut-wrenching, leave-me-alone-or-die-book, my-book-bestie, read-over-and-over, rip-your-heart-out, super-crazy-good, thrill-ride

I can't express enough how much I love the characters in this series. I just want to jump into the pages and live there... well, hopefully with a survival guide and equipment. Maybe I'll even hook up with Roar and mend his broken heart:) The next book CANNOT COME SOON ENOUGH!!! Trust me when I say I'll be pacing until I get my hands on it.

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Jan 27, 2013 Breann rated it 5 of 5 stars

2013... seriously.

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