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Titan #2
El poder
Cuando la lucha entre el poder y el amor se convierte en el campo de batalla, puede que no haya salvación.
En un gran cambio, siempre hay lucha, y la universidad del Covenant se ha convertido en el frente de batalla entre Puros que quieren reinstaurar la Orden de Razas y mestizos que quieren tener derecho a controlar sus destinos.
El destino tiene otros planes.
La violencia va en aumento y la guerra entre razas parece algo inevitable; además no puede suceder en peor momento. Puede que el Hyperion esté fuera de servicio, pero Jossie y Seth saben que apenas se han ganado un respiro. Seth debe preparar a Josie, que significa poder controlar sus recién descubiertas habilidades y encontrar a los otros semidioses antes que los Titanes.
Pero los dioses presienten una amenaza mayor.
Solo hay una cosa más peligrosa que un grupo de Titanes: un Apollyon descontrolado. El éter de Josie está arrastrando a Seth a las profundidades y, cuando la lujuria se mezcla con el amor y da paso al poder, sabe que estar cerca de ella no solo es un peligro para ella sino para todos los que les rodean, pero apartarse de ella requiere un nivel de sacrificio que no es de su estilo.
Los caminos del pasado se convierten en las carreteras del futuro.
Cuando el caos se desata vuelven caras conocidas del pasado, complicando el ya tenso vínculo entre Josie y Seth, y cuando el peligro de los Titanes irrumpe con efectos devastadores, el oscuro encanto del poder llama de nuevo a Seth, pero quizá esta vez Josie no sea capaz de traerlo de vuelta.
En un gran cambio, siempre hay lucha, y la universidad del Covenant se ha convertido en el frente de batalla entre Puros que quieren reinstaurar la Orden de Razas y mestizos que quieren tener derecho a controlar sus destinos.
El destino tiene otros planes.
La violencia va en aumento y la guerra entre razas parece algo inevitable; además no puede suceder en peor momento. Puede que el Hyperion esté fuera de servicio, pero Jossie y Seth saben que apenas se han ganado un respiro. Seth debe preparar a Josie, que significa poder controlar sus recién descubiertas habilidades y encontrar a los otros semidioses antes que los Titanes.
Pero los dioses presienten una amenaza mayor.
Solo hay una cosa más peligrosa que un grupo de Titanes: un Apollyon descontrolado. El éter de Josie está arrastrando a Seth a las profundidades y, cuando la lujuria se mezcla con el amor y da paso al poder, sabe que estar cerca de ella no solo es un peligro para ella sino para todos los que les rodean, pero apartarse de ella requiere un nivel de sacrificio que no es de su estilo.
Los caminos del pasado se convierten en las carreteras del futuro.
Cuando el caos se desata vuelven caras conocidas del pasado, complicando el ya tenso vínculo entre Josie y Seth, y cuando el peligro de los Titanes irrumpe con efectos devastadores, el oscuro encanto del poder llama de nuevo a Seth, pero quizá esta vez Josie no sea capaz de traerlo de vuelta.
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First published February 23, 2016
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# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
To email me, please use the below addy.
jenniferlarmentrout@live.com
# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
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March 10, 2016
3 Apollyon Stars
This book is one of my most anticipated sequels this year. I loved it and I enjoyed some parts, but it didn't quite meet my expectations.
The Power picked up where The Return left off. We get to finally see Seth once again and this time he's continuing his mission to protect and train Josie against the Titans who became an absolute threat to them. They're also preparing for their mission to find the lost demigods and to convince them to become their allies.
What I loved about this sequel was the writing. Of course, we're talking about the Jennifer L. Armentrout. Give it to her when it comes to engaging her readers through magnificent writing style laced with humor and wit. Another thing was SETH. Apparently this guy is the main reason why I read this spin-off in the first place. I fell in love with him ever since the Covenant series. In this book, he still gave me butterflies because he's so frickin' sexy and the way he cared about Josie was PRICELESS. Perhaps there were times when he started to become a douche but I understood him because he had reasons.
Josie's character, on the other hand, improved here. I saw some developments in her character and I think she's on her way to becoming a badass heroine! Another thing that I loved about this book was the romance. Seth and Josie's romantic development was awesome! And my, those sexy scenes... *blushes
I also loved the cameo appearances of my favorite characters from the Covenant series. WOW.... THEY'E BACK!!! And hopefully for good. :)
The thing that I disliked, however, was the pacing of the book. It was sooooo sloooooow..... especially the first-half where nothing much really happened.
Also, I was looking for a much better action scenes. The action scenes in the first book were epic but here... they were kind of lame. I wasn't really that thrilled compared to how I freaked out in the first book. And when it comes to the ending... Jeez, another cliffhanger!
For me, this book was just okay. So-so. Not really an epic continuation. I hope the next book in the series will be better though. I am crossing my fingers to that because I am not giving up on Seth! :)
This book is one of my most anticipated sequels this year. I loved it and I enjoyed some parts, but it didn't quite meet my expectations.
The Power picked up where The Return left off. We get to finally see Seth once again and this time he's continuing his mission to protect and train Josie against the Titans who became an absolute threat to them. They're also preparing for their mission to find the lost demigods and to convince them to become their allies.
What I loved about this sequel was the writing. Of course, we're talking about the Jennifer L. Armentrout. Give it to her when it comes to engaging her readers through magnificent writing style laced with humor and wit. Another thing was SETH. Apparently this guy is the main reason why I read this spin-off in the first place. I fell in love with him ever since the Covenant series. In this book, he still gave me butterflies because he's so frickin' sexy and the way he cared about Josie was PRICELESS. Perhaps there were times when he started to become a douche but I understood him because he had reasons.
Josie's character, on the other hand, improved here. I saw some developments in her character and I think she's on her way to becoming a badass heroine! Another thing that I loved about this book was the romance. Seth and Josie's romantic development was awesome! And my, those sexy scenes... *blushes
I also loved the cameo appearances of my favorite characters from the Covenant series. WOW.... THEY'E BACK!!! And hopefully for good. :)
The thing that I disliked, however, was the pacing of the book. It was sooooo sloooooow..... especially the first-half where nothing much really happened.
Also, I was looking for a much better action scenes. The action scenes in the first book were epic but here... they were kind of lame. I wasn't really that thrilled compared to how I freaked out in the first book. And when it comes to the ending... Jeez, another cliffhanger!
For me, this book was just okay. So-so. Not really an epic continuation. I hope the next book in the series will be better though. I am crossing my fingers to that because I am not giving up on Seth! :)
March 4, 2016
“That is not who he is. And he needs help, and because I love him—because I’m in love with him—I’m going to help him instead of giving up on him.”
Honestly, I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did for The Return and the Covenant series. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I was tired of Jennifer's similar kinds of humor, or figure of speech for certain characters. It's like re-reading the same thing, regardless of the different settings or plots, and I expected something that made me "WOW".
Maybe it's just me, but my issue about NA stories and the feeling of dislike burned strongly inside me while reading those seemingly swoony and hot scenes between Seth and Josie. We all know that Seth was someone who didn't do relationships nor took seriously about girls, so basically, he just liked the exciting sensation when hooking up with them. On the contrary, Josie was still an innocent young lady who've been protecting her V card carefully, and wouldn't do anything on impulse where that was concerned. Thus, when their "friendship" developed into something far deeper than it seemed at first, his instinct, which was the fact that he was the Apollyon, revealed more and more clearly. And what he needed from her----was even harder to conceal. Although she thought completely otherwise, for me, Seth was trying to soothe both of their imperfection by sleeping with her(those uncensored scenes disgusted me sometimes, and made him look so primal), whereas she firmly believed in the real him.
Despite the slight disappointment in me, the beginning of the book was actually pretty good. They had fun and could've fooled me into believing they were living a normal life. I missed the old partners, namely Aiden and Alex, Luke and Deacon, Solos and Apollo, so
I lurched out of the bed, moving like a slightly high Godzilla. “Just because you’re a Pollyanna, Sethie, doesn’t mean you can boss me around.”
He shot me a bland look. “Apollyon, Joe. Repeat after me. Apollyon.”
I grinned.
All in all, the more I remember the story, the more I miss the Covenant series. I wish I could experience everything with Alex and Aiden in them again. Obviously, I think I lost interest in Seth after finishing this one but at the same time, I'm willing to pay more attention to Josie. Which means I will read the next and also the last book in the trilogy. Enough said, I won't recommend this book to those who haven't read the spin-off series, but please READ the Covenant one!
August 9, 2018
There is something to say after waiting a year to read this book and go into it like no time has actually pasted. JLA has that gift that she gives to her readers. Where her stories are so filled with exceptional storytelling that your right back in that world pinned on the lives of these characters and never ever wanting it to end. The Power, is another sensational installment in the Titan series that is pitched perfect with punched action, witty characters, laugh out loud moments and dripping with delicious sizzling romance to swoon over.
There is so much going on this time around, but everything is pretty laid out for us to process so it was great to sink into this book and simply enjoy. The Titans are still on the loose and after the demigods, the pure-blood hatred over the half-bloods are at full force and then we have Seth training Josie at the University and helping her control her new found elemental demigod powers. I have to say, I'm loving the storylines here, it's filled with a lot of action and the mythology of it all is amazingly pieced together and thought out and yes, the romance is indeed, hot as hell. But it's all of these characters; Seth, Josie, Deacon, Luke and crew that keep reigning it in. There is also a lot of unexpected character depth that I didn't think was possible, or at least I didn't expect it when it came to Seth. So good!
I'm seeing a different side to Seth that makes me want to hug him. I still want to smack him mind you. A lot. But he's showing us a side to himself that I would never have thought twice when reading the Covenant books. He doesn't actually believe he deserves happiness or even to be loved. Dame. I knew he felt guilty for Alex's fate and sure he's never had the best childhood, but Seth has always radiated confidence and power without him using his actual powers. I never expected to see such vulnerability, desperation and this fear in him that quite frankly looks dame good on him. Seth is struggling. He's struggles with the need and want of aether pulling him in, he struggles with his relationship with Josie, what he wants and doesn't want for her and he struggles with his past and his doomed future. But the question is, has Seth really changed? Yes, in ways, but no, I don't think he's changed at all. He wants to be a better person but I think he want to be a better version of himself for Josie and only Josie. It's true, when he's with Josie he's a whole different man. Someone warm and protective and kind (most of the time) but with everyone else....yeah, he's still his old infuriating jackass Apollyon-self. But even though some serious shi...stuff went down in this installment, I still believe that Seth has the power in himself to change for the good no matter what he's done.
I liked Josie in the first book but I think I was still a little unsure about how I felt about her, but she really steps up in this book in the best way possible. I enjoyed her training sessions and even though she isn't exactly mastering elements at first, I loved her determination and spunk. She reminds me of Alex in a lot of ways and one of them is her unwillingness to really hurt another soul, even an evil soul. But eventually Josie gets her confidence and proves that she can more then handle her own. But what I loved the most about her is her undeniably and unshakable faith and belief in Seth. No matter what's he's said or did, Josie is his number one fan. She loves him and that love may be the only thing that can save Seth. I do think she's slightly naive about Seth in certain aspects. I remember what Seth is capable of and so do these other characters, so I would have to agree that Josie, while I admire her belief in the Apollyon, I think needs a reality check when it comes to her Sethie. But, she has hope and yeah, here's to her proving them and me wrong.
As for the other characters, I had a total blast with Luke and Deacon and a couple of other familiar faces that returned from a certain underworld that I went cray-cray fangirling for. Seriously didn't expect to see them and I freaken screamed for joy when I did. Loved every second with them!
I was sad to see a great characters die by the hands of a Titan though, but at the same time I was relieved it wasn't someone else. That sounds bad, but if say, Apollo, Luke, Deacon or the obvious four died, I don't think I'd take that very well. Like, at all.
So, the worst thing about this book is waiting another excruciating year to get my greedy reading ready hands on the next installment, cause guys, after that ending?
Dame. Dame. Dammmme!
Another epic win for JLA books. She keeps giving us timeless entertainment and kickass characters that are completely freaken amazing. Fans will be begging for more! Bravo!
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Gimmie Gimmie!!
There is so much going on this time around, but everything is pretty laid out for us to process so it was great to sink into this book and simply enjoy. The Titans are still on the loose and after the demigods, the pure-blood hatred over the half-bloods are at full force and then we have Seth training Josie at the University and helping her control her new found elemental demigod powers. I have to say, I'm loving the storylines here, it's filled with a lot of action and the mythology of it all is amazingly pieced together and thought out and yes, the romance is indeed, hot as hell. But it's all of these characters; Seth, Josie, Deacon, Luke and crew that keep reigning it in. There is also a lot of unexpected character depth that I didn't think was possible, or at least I didn't expect it when it came to Seth. So good!
I'm seeing a different side to Seth that makes me want to hug him. I still want to smack him mind you. A lot. But he's showing us a side to himself that I would never have thought twice when reading the Covenant books. He doesn't actually believe he deserves happiness or even to be loved. Dame. I knew he felt guilty for Alex's fate and sure he's never had the best childhood, but Seth has always radiated confidence and power without him using his actual powers. I never expected to see such vulnerability, desperation and this fear in him that quite frankly looks dame good on him. Seth is struggling. He's struggles with the need and want of aether pulling him in, he struggles with his relationship with Josie, what he wants and doesn't want for her and he struggles with his past and his doomed future. But the question is, has Seth really changed? Yes, in ways, but no, I don't think he's changed at all. He wants to be a better person but I think he want to be a better version of himself for Josie and only Josie. It's true, when he's with Josie he's a whole different man. Someone warm and protective and kind (most of the time) but with everyone else....yeah, he's still his old infuriating jackass Apollyon-self. But even though some serious shi...stuff went down in this installment, I still believe that Seth has the power in himself to change for the good no matter what he's done.
I liked Josie in the first book but I think I was still a little unsure about how I felt about her, but she really steps up in this book in the best way possible. I enjoyed her training sessions and even though she isn't exactly mastering elements at first, I loved her determination and spunk. She reminds me of Alex in a lot of ways and one of them is her unwillingness to really hurt another soul, even an evil soul. But eventually Josie gets her confidence and proves that she can more then handle her own. But what I loved the most about her is her undeniably and unshakable faith and belief in Seth. No matter what's he's said or did, Josie is his number one fan. She loves him and that love may be the only thing that can save Seth. I do think she's slightly naive about Seth in certain aspects. I remember what Seth is capable of and so do these other characters, so I would have to agree that Josie, while I admire her belief in the Apollyon, I think needs a reality check when it comes to her Sethie. But, she has hope and yeah, here's to her proving them and me wrong.
As for the other characters, I had a total blast with Luke and Deacon and a couple of other familiar faces that returned from a certain underworld that I went cray-cray fangirling for. Seriously didn't expect to see them and I freaken screamed for joy when I did. Loved every second with them!
I was sad to see a great characters die by the hands of a Titan though, but at the same time I was relieved it wasn't someone else. That sounds bad, but if say, Apollo, Luke, Deacon or the obvious four died, I don't think I'd take that very well. Like, at all.
So, the worst thing about this book is waiting another excruciating year to get my greedy reading ready hands on the next installment, cause guys, after that ending?
Dame. Dame. Dammmme!
Another epic win for JLA books. She keeps giving us timeless entertainment and kickass characters that are completely freaken amazing. Fans will be begging for more! Bravo!
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Gimmie Gimmie!!
February 8, 2016
Ok, now that my fangirl heart has calmed down a bit, I think, I'm now ready to start writing my review to this book. But first of all, I want to start this review by thanking the publisher for giving me an early copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. I seriously can't believe it when I received the email I thought I was freaking hallucinating. No kidding. I mean, after all the issue about ARC's here, I thought getting an ARC was next to impossibe, So I was counting the days for this book's release date then all of a sudden, an advance copy was sent on my kindle like magic. I must have saved a fangirl's life on my past life. lol. JK. I knew I could've finished this book in one sitting, but I didn't want this to end so suddenly so I hold on to this book as long as possible which was 3 days! Well, atleast I tried,whispers*real hard!
Anyway, going back to the real review..
The Power still offers all the good things the first book, and even The Covenant Series offers. All banters and kick-ass and steamy hot scenes - was so good I just couldn't get enough of it. Dude, if you think The Return was hot, then you'd have to read this sequel right away and see how this book's going to burn your hands.. and underwear. Seriously. I don't usually read NA books because I can't help but notice how everything is revolving around sex that made me so uncomfortable, but with Seth and Josie....
The Power focused more on the relationship between Seth and Josie, which means - Drama. But the funny thing was, there was no such thing as dull moment in this book because everything is so entertaining that I wouldn't have it any other way.
Even though Seth has been rocking some issues lately, he's still the same o'l perverted Seth we all came to love.
Now on the most important part, Can we also get the sequel like right now?
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ME after reading the book:
**WARNING INTENSE CUSSING DUE TO FEELS**
HOLY FUCKING MARBLES. WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST READ?!
GODDAMMIT HOW MANY MORE BOOKS WILL IT TAKE FOR SETH TO SUFFER?! THIS IS TOO FUCKING MUCH FOR HIM! AND OH I NEED THE SEQUEL LIKE RIGHT NOW!
SETH
Anyway, going back to the real review..
The Power still offers all the good things the first book, and even The Covenant Series offers. All banters and kick-ass and steamy hot scenes - was so good I just couldn't get enough of it. Dude, if you think The Return was hot, then you'd have to read this sequel right away and see how this book's going to burn your hands.. and underwear. Seriously. I don't usually read NA books because I can't help but notice how everything is revolving around sex that made me so uncomfortable, but with Seth and Josie....
The Power focused more on the relationship between Seth and Josie, which means - Drama. But the funny thing was, there was no such thing as dull moment in this book because everything is so entertaining that I wouldn't have it any other way.
Even though Seth has been rocking some issues lately, he's still the same o'l perverted Seth we all came to love.
"Really? Do you have some kind of sick sense for this?"Josie on the other hand may not be as bad-ass as Alex, I still appreciate her. Atleast she has her own personality. Never mind that she complimented Seth a lot.
I tucked myself back in and pulled up my zipper. Apollo was the damn God of Cock Blocking and one of his powers was delivering blue balls. "Gods"
"I knew how to block punches and kicks, and had learned to deliver quite a few nasty ones myself. I was so close to becoming a badass, killer-ninja demigod.But Josie can be a feisty heroine as well when really really needed.
"You've got to use your dagger like you're prepared to kill the person you're stabbing," Seth said from the sidelines. "Not like you're wanting to poke them with it."
My eyes narrowed as I looked over at him. Okay. So maybe I wasn't a killer ninja yet.
"I was not a weakness that needed to be hidden away. I was a mother-freaking demigod."Everything about this sequel was more than worth the suffering I experienced waiting. When you got a copy of this book, I bet you'd finish this in one sitting as well. The book was still fast-paced-typical Armentrout novel - but totally unpredictable making it so hard to put the book down! Old faces will join the adventure that the Covenant Series fans will surely love that will make this book a total win win for a sequel.
Now on the most important part, Can we also get the sequel like right now?
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ME after reading the book:
**WARNING INTENSE CUSSING DUE TO FEELS**
HOLY FUCKING MARBLES. WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST READ?!
GODDAMMIT HOW MANY MORE BOOKS WILL IT TAKE FOR SETH TO SUFFER?! THIS IS TOO FUCKING MUCH FOR HIM! AND OH I NEED THE SEQUEL LIKE RIGHT NOW!
SETH
February 26, 2016
5 +++ STARS!!!!
Seth is back!
Don't you worry Aiden, I love you too.
I want to be with you, I want to spend every day with you. Every hour, down to last fucking minute and second.
Let's start with the good stuff
Aiden & Alex are back. Yay! I really missed them.
"Daimons", Alex said , flipping the dagger in her hand. "Or a mountain lion." Reaching to my side, I unhooked one of the daggers. "I'm going to go with a daimon." "That's a relief." Alex slowed her stop. "Because I really don't want to kill a kitty."
Deacon & Luke
"You know, I've done a lot weird things-things you probably don't want to hear about", Deacon started, squinting up at the entrance to the library. "But stalking a librarian is pretty weird." I looked over at him. "As weird as doing my father?" His eyes narrowed. "Okay. That's one of those weird things you probably don't want to know about."
Apollo
Apollo was the damn God of Cock Blocking, and one of his powers was delivering blue balls.
I shuddered just thinking about the section on my father. Good gods, I was traumatized. Like there has been this nymph who literally turned herself into a tree to get away from Apollo. Turned. Herself. Into. A. Tree. Then there was this poor guy who got turned into a bush or something, and that's not even the worst of it. Not even. My father put the "who" in whore.
Hercules
"I see you all know who I am", Hercules said. "Not that I'd expected anything else. After all, I am the Hercules." My browns rose. Seth snorted. "Hercules is a dick", Apollo started, and the demigod shrugged his shoulders. Obviously that wasn't the first time he'd heard that. "But he's only one Zeus would allow out of Olympus. He will be able to locate the other demigods."
"Because I'm that awesome", Hercules replied.
Medusa, Athena, Atlas and more...
the other (aka bad) stuff
One of my favorite character dies.
I was little bit annoyed by relationship between Seth and Josie. They are together, breaking up, back together, he loves her, leaves her....
Seth don't be too harsh on yourself.
"I was in love with Seth. And he just broke my heart."
"I was an asshole. A huge asshole."
AND nothing can't go without....
"Dude, that was...that was some Supernatural shit right there." Alex choked on her laugh, "Man, Deacon is going to love you." "What is Supernatural?" Hercules asked, frowning. "You watched Laguna Beach, but not Supernatural?" Alex scowled at the demigod. "Man, that is just wrong on so many different levels."
"What? We get porn in Olympus." "But not Supernatural?" Alex asked. "That doesn't even make sense." Hercules squinted. "I must check out this Supernatural"
"I love Supernatural." He smirked. "You love Dean Winchester." "Guilty."
Seth is back!
Don't you worry Aiden, I love you too.
I want to be with you, I want to spend every day with you. Every hour, down to last fucking minute and second.
Let's start with the good stuff
Aiden & Alex are back. Yay! I really missed them.
"Daimons", Alex said , flipping the dagger in her hand. "Or a mountain lion." Reaching to my side, I unhooked one of the daggers. "I'm going to go with a daimon." "That's a relief." Alex slowed her stop. "Because I really don't want to kill a kitty."
Deacon & Luke
"You know, I've done a lot weird things-things you probably don't want to hear about", Deacon started, squinting up at the entrance to the library. "But stalking a librarian is pretty weird." I looked over at him. "As weird as doing my father?" His eyes narrowed. "Okay. That's one of those weird things you probably don't want to know about."
Apollo
Apollo was the damn God of Cock Blocking, and one of his powers was delivering blue balls.
I shuddered just thinking about the section on my father. Good gods, I was traumatized. Like there has been this nymph who literally turned herself into a tree to get away from Apollo. Turned. Herself. Into. A. Tree. Then there was this poor guy who got turned into a bush or something, and that's not even the worst of it. Not even. My father put the "who" in whore.
Hercules
"I see you all know who I am", Hercules said. "Not that I'd expected anything else. After all, I am the Hercules." My browns rose. Seth snorted. "Hercules is a dick", Apollo started, and the demigod shrugged his shoulders. Obviously that wasn't the first time he'd heard that. "But he's only one Zeus would allow out of Olympus. He will be able to locate the other demigods."
"Because I'm that awesome", Hercules replied.
Medusa, Athena, Atlas and more...
the other (aka bad) stuff
One of my favorite character dies.
I was little bit annoyed by relationship between Seth and Josie. They are together, breaking up, back together, he loves her, leaves her....
Seth don't be too harsh on yourself.
"I was in love with Seth. And he just broke my heart."
"I was an asshole. A huge asshole."
AND nothing can't go without....
"Dude, that was...that was some Supernatural shit right there." Alex choked on her laugh, "Man, Deacon is going to love you." "What is Supernatural?" Hercules asked, frowning. "You watched Laguna Beach, but not Supernatural?" Alex scowled at the demigod. "Man, that is just wrong on so many different levels."
"What? We get porn in Olympus." "But not Supernatural?" Alex asked. "That doesn't even make sense." Hercules squinted. "I must check out this Supernatural"
"I love Supernatural." He smirked. "You love Dean Winchester." "Guilty."
March 7, 2018
The Power was emotionally gripping and powerful! Even though my adrenaline was still running high after those last few scenes, I kept swiping at the tears falling from my eyes. I couldn't seem to shake off the heartache, fear, and nervousness that was still thrumming through my veins. But that's not all that I was feeling. The Power captured my heart all over again. It was hilarious, heartwarming, sexy and extremely addicting. Seth and Josie's story is a must read for all paranormal lovers out there!
Seth continued to pull at my heartstrings. He tried so hard to be good, yet he had this innate ability to tap into the darkest part of himself. It always seemed to just be a breath away, even with Josie in the picture. But I didn't care how dark his demons were. And I sure didn't care that he was judged and looked down upon by others. Because he had the most pure feelings when it came to Josie. He sent my heart into a tailspin with just the way he protected, cared and touched her.
After how The Return ended, Seth was even more adamant about training Josie in not just hand to hand combat, but in learning to control and use all five of her elements. The Titans were still out there, and they would try to get their hands on Josie again. She had to learn to protect herself and be ready to go to war with them in the future. And just like how Alex and Aiden's training sessions were sizzling hot, Seth and Josie's were scorching.
By that last page, I was so proud with how far Josie had come! She continued to find her voice while being determined to protect herself and fight right alongside with the others. And I loved that some of her mannerisms were so relatable. I mean she loved french fries and saw running as a necessary evil. Hello, welcome to my life lol. But again, I found that my favorite thing about Josie was the way she saw Seth. Her faith and hope in him shined brightly. She didn't care about his past and what others thought. She saw the good in him and believed he deserved his happily ever after, just like every one else does.
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And Josie and Seth were surrounded by characters that I loved from The Covenant Series - Luke, Deacon and Solos. But this time we got a few more additions…... (view spoiler) I loved having them back in the mix. And seeing them through Seth and Josie's eyes felt so very different from how we viewed them through the Covenant Series. Eeks, you must read this!
So I closed the book in complete awe of my feelings. While my heart is sad over some things that happened, I can't deny how elated I still feel! From that first page I was utterly addicted and so happy to be in a world that feels like home! The Return and The Power are both books that I can't wait to pick up and read all over again!
*ARC kindly provided by Spencer Hill Pres via Inkslinger in exchange for an honest review*
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I didn't . . . I didn't deserve this with her.
I didn't deserve her in general. - Seth
Seth continued to pull at my heartstrings. He tried so hard to be good, yet he had this innate ability to tap into the darkest part of himself. It always seemed to just be a breath away, even with Josie in the picture. But I didn't care how dark his demons were. And I sure didn't care that he was judged and looked down upon by others. Because he had the most pure feelings when it came to Josie. He sent my heart into a tailspin with just the way he protected, cared and touched her.
There would be no room for anything else, because after this—after having her, after knowing that she was mine—there was no way I could stay away from her.
So I would do right by her.
Even if it killed me. - Seth
After how The Return ended, Seth was even more adamant about training Josie in not just hand to hand combat, but in learning to control and use all five of her elements. The Titans were still out there, and they would try to get their hands on Josie again. She had to learn to protect herself and be ready to go to war with them in the future. And just like how Alex and Aiden's training sessions were sizzling hot, Seth and Josie's were scorching.
"I know I have the power," she argued. "Duh."
I arched a brow. "Yeah, you know you do, but you don't really believe it or trust yourself. If you did, you wouldn't be setting every damn thing on fire every time you get horny."
Her cheeks flushed pink. "I do not!"
I smirked.
"That was like once or twice." She threw up her hands. "Okay, maybe four times. I didn't this morning." A light sparked in her eyes. "Then again, maybe that just means you were slacking."
By that last page, I was so proud with how far Josie had come! She continued to find her voice while being determined to protect herself and fight right alongside with the others. And I loved that some of her mannerisms were so relatable. I mean she loved french fries and saw running as a necessary evil. Hello, welcome to my life lol. But again, I found that my favorite thing about Josie was the way she saw Seth. Her faith and hope in him shined brightly. She didn't care about his past and what others thought. She saw the good in him and believed he deserved his happily ever after, just like every one else does.
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I felt bad poaching the dagger from him, but it was heavy and warm in my hand as I forced myself forward, knowing I was making the right choice. I was not a weakness that needed to be hidden away.
I was a mother-freaking demigod. - Josie
And Josie and Seth were surrounded by characters that I loved from The Covenant Series - Luke, Deacon and Solos. But this time we got a few more additions…... (view spoiler) I loved having them back in the mix. And seeing them through Seth and Josie's eyes felt so very different from how we viewed them through the Covenant Series. Eeks, you must read this!
Pressure increased in my chest and more tears snuck free. They kept falling silently, and I squeezed my eyes shut. By the time exhaustion dragged me under, I wasn’t sure who I was crying for the most. - Josie
So I closed the book in complete awe of my feelings. While my heart is sad over some things that happened, I can't deny how elated I still feel! From that first page I was utterly addicted and so happy to be in a world that feels like home! The Return and The Power are both books that I can't wait to pick up and read all over again!
*ARC kindly provided by Spencer Hill Pres via Inkslinger in exchange for an honest review*
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April 5, 2020
Vaya nudo en el pecho he tenido durante toda la lectura, madre mía. Qué pasada. No tengo ni palabras.
February 25, 2018
I wasn't expecting this ARC. My husband looked at me strangely when I opened the package and started screaming. Needless to say, I opened it quickly. What an incredible read.
No book two slump for The Power! This book turns up the intensity on the Titan series.
Seth shines in all his glory in this book. His snarky comments, his sexy looks (he cuts his hair!), his awesome skills, and his cuddle ways are all there! I so enjoyed spending time with him.
And the story is a journey of twists and turns. Oh, the secrets are there. And when Seth discovers what the Gods have not told him, yeah it all hits the fan. My need for book three is a hard and coursing NEED in me!
My heart breaks for the lose in this book. Oh yes, there is lose. But there are also giggles, swoons and old friends. I adored seeing Aiden and Alex again. LOVE them so much. I did want to slap them at one point but it was quickly fixed.
The characters of this world are dear friends and I enjoy spending time here. It's interesting to watch the social issues that arise as a result of the removal of the breed order. It mirrors our own world and makes it clear (if anyone needed clarification) of the right and wrong of it. I have always loved that aspect of the Covenant series and now this spin-off.
Of course, the writing is excellent. I love JLA books. They are my kind of drug and I am happily addicted.
If you have read The Return, you will want this book the day it comes out. If you haven't read The Return, get on it. Be ready. Be ready for more Seth, more Josie, more perfection.
No book two slump for The Power! This book turns up the intensity on the Titan series.
Seth shines in all his glory in this book. His snarky comments, his sexy looks (he cuts his hair!), his awesome skills, and his cuddle ways are all there! I so enjoyed spending time with him.
And the story is a journey of twists and turns. Oh, the secrets are there. And when Seth discovers what the Gods have not told him, yeah it all hits the fan. My need for book three is a hard and coursing NEED in me!
My heart breaks for the lose in this book. Oh yes, there is lose. But there are also giggles, swoons and old friends. I adored seeing Aiden and Alex again. LOVE them so much. I did want to slap them at one point but it was quickly fixed.
The characters of this world are dear friends and I enjoy spending time here. It's interesting to watch the social issues that arise as a result of the removal of the breed order. It mirrors our own world and makes it clear (if anyone needed clarification) of the right and wrong of it. I have always loved that aspect of the Covenant series and now this spin-off.
Of course, the writing is excellent. I love JLA books. They are my kind of drug and I am happily addicted.
If you have read The Return, you will want this book the day it comes out. If you haven't read The Return, get on it. Be ready. Be ready for more Seth, more Josie, more perfection.
April 20, 2017
Double Review: The Power & The Struggle on my blog!
February 24, 2016
I knew this one was going to hurt me. I just knew it and guess what?
{Review to come}
Want to read
May 30, 2015
February 26, 2022
4⭐️
Esta entrega más que nada se centra en la relación entre Seth y Josie; sobre todo en los desafios que conlleva el que esten juntos.
Además, vemos la evolución de Josie en cuanto a sus nuevos poderes, los cuales le permiten vencer a sus enemigos.
Y también en la evolución de Seth, en donde comienza a dejar de lado su egocentrismo y egoismo para centrarse en el bienestar de su pareja; teniendo que tomar una gran y difícil decisión.
Esta entrega más que nada se centra en la relación entre Seth y Josie; sobre todo en los desafios que conlleva el que esten juntos.
Además, vemos la evolución de Josie en cuanto a sus nuevos poderes, los cuales le permiten vencer a sus enemigos.
Y también en la evolución de Seth, en donde comienza a dejar de lado su egocentrismo y egoismo para centrarse en el bienestar de su pareja; teniendo que tomar una gran y difícil decisión.
March 31, 2018
**** 4.5 Seth quiero todo contigo STARS ****
Esta segunda parte ha sido genial, bastante adictiva, más amor, más romance, más diversión, más acción y más SEXY SETH!!
Siempre he dicho que lo mejor de la saga Covenant ha sido Seth, con tantos matices y nada que ver con el aburrido de Aiden y que se JLA le hiciera una saga fue la mejor decisión que pudo tomar y no importa que haya sido por complacer a sus fans es que Seth se lo merecía y ha sido infinitamente mejor que Covenant.
Disculpen mi fangirleo cuando se trata de Seth no lo puedo evitar, sobre aviso no hay engaño Cuando volví a leer el libro anterior sabía que me gustaba este personaje, siempre me decanto por los bad boys y es que este chico era un villano malo malote, pero ahora que leí este libro recordé porque me gustaba tanto, es un personaje tan torturado, tan necesitado de amor pero a la vez con esa oscuridad que lo hace estar entre el filo del bien y del mal , por más que se resista siempre va a tener esas ansías de poder.
Y aquí Josie todavía me gustó más, sobre todo la manera de no rendirse con él siempre tenerle tanta fé a pesar de todo lo que sabe que hizo y es capaz, ella quiere plantarle cara a los dioses con tal de que Seth sea libre y puede tener sus HEA Él necesitaba que lucharan por él que lo amaran y que lo protegieran hasta de él mismo porque él más que nada se merece ser feliz
Las escenas +18 uuuh me encantaron, Seth en acción fue SOOOO HOT, mi baba cayéndose en tres dos uno, es que en serio una cosa era que dijeran que era bueno en aquellito pero otra cosa es comprobarlo y el muchachito es dinamita pura. GRRR
En cuanto al giro de la historia hacia el final me gustó y más que nada que Seth tuviera ese protagonismo porque verán son sus libros y que fuera tan poderoso más que Alex me agradó más y luego que se convirtiera en el asesino de los dioses OOOH YEAH BABY!!! Freaking Awesome
Aaaaah que insoportable y malagradecidos son Alex y Aiden después de lo que hizo Seth por ellos le quieren dar la espalda pero que bueno que Josie los puso en su lugar y que Deacon y Luke se pusieron de parte de ella y Seth por eso ellos me encantan más Deacon.
Bueeeeno ahora sí me pongo con el tercer libro, que bueno que me esperé a que estuvieran todos porque tener que esperar un año para el siguiente me da algo.
Esta segunda parte ha sido genial, bastante adictiva, más amor, más romance, más diversión, más acción y más SEXY SETH!!
Siempre he dicho que lo mejor de la saga Covenant ha sido Seth, con tantos matices y nada que ver con el aburrido de Aiden y que se JLA le hiciera una saga fue la mejor decisión que pudo tomar y no importa que haya sido por complacer a sus fans es que Seth se lo merecía y ha sido infinitamente mejor que Covenant.
Disculpen mi fangirleo cuando se trata de Seth no lo puedo evitar, sobre aviso no hay engaño Cuando volví a leer el libro anterior sabía que me gustaba este personaje, siempre me decanto por los bad boys y es que este chico era un villano malo malote, pero ahora que leí este libro recordé porque me gustaba tanto, es un personaje tan torturado, tan necesitado de amor pero a la vez con esa oscuridad que lo hace estar entre el filo del bien y del mal , por más que se resista siempre va a tener esas ansías de poder.
Y aquí Josie todavía me gustó más, sobre todo la manera de no rendirse con él siempre tenerle tanta fé a pesar de todo lo que sabe que hizo y es capaz, ella quiere plantarle cara a los dioses con tal de que Seth sea libre y puede tener sus HEA Él necesitaba que lucharan por él que lo amaran y que lo protegieran hasta de él mismo porque él más que nada se merece ser feliz
Las escenas +18 uuuh me encantaron, Seth en acción fue SOOOO HOT, mi baba cayéndose en tres dos uno, es que en serio una cosa era que dijeran que era bueno en aquellito pero otra cosa es comprobarlo y el muchachito es dinamita pura. GRRR
En cuanto al giro de la historia hacia el final me gustó y más que nada que Seth tuviera ese protagonismo porque verán son sus libros y que fuera tan poderoso más que Alex me agradó más y luego que se convirtiera en el asesino de los dioses OOOH YEAH BABY!!! Freaking Awesome
Aaaaah que insoportable y malagradecidos son Alex y Aiden después de lo que hizo Seth por ellos le quieren dar la espalda pero que bueno que Josie los puso en su lugar y que Deacon y Luke se pusieron de parte de ella y Seth por eso ellos me encantan más Deacon.
Bueeeeno ahora sí me pongo con el tercer libro, que bueno que me esperé a que estuvieran todos porque tener que esperar un año para el siguiente me da algo.
April 26, 2016
*sniffles* So the thing just happened. Like the thing thing that made everything just one big sad... thing. Did that really just happen?
Denial is bliss. Pure, uninhibited bliss.
My Review:
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Basically
Me want.
Denial is bliss. Pure, uninhibited bliss.
My Review:
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Basically
Me want.
January 8, 2025
Initial thoughts after finishing: So that was FREAKING AWESOME. Now I feel like crying because I need more RIGHT NOW. Mind completely blown.
Full Review:
This book will swallow you whole and then spit you out with your heart and mind shattered into a million tiny pieces. Mind-bendingly brilliant. Another epic success from the undisputed Queen of Paranormal Romance. The Power contains all the magical ingredients that are now synonymous with JLA in my mind: sublime writing, witty dialogue, perfect pace, complex characters, solidly developed plot, strong world building, and scintillating romance. I loved it in it's entirety - from the first addictive page to the last heart-wrenching one.
Sethie. Oh, Gods, where do I start? I ADORE the Covenant Series and though you don't need to read it to read this series, I would highly recommend you do because you will miss out on so much of what drives, motivates, challenges, and threatens to destroy Seth. Aiden was always my number one (he's my all time fav numero uno book boyfriend now) but I harboured a soft spot for Seth. It was hard not to. That boy just wants - no needs - to be loved. He lost his way, then grounded himself and made amends. He still has to live with the things he has done, and he feels he deserves the life he has now which is actually quite a miserable one. It's not fair. He sacrificed everything for Alex and he deserves some happiness of his own. I was delighted when Josie turned up in The Return, though at first I wasn't sure if she was the right one for him. In this book she proves that she is.
I liked how Josie's character developed in this book, and it felt real. She struggled with aspects of her new life and her fate but she got on with it. She loves Seth, and wants to help him, but he is still shutting her out of so much. What I really loved about her is she wasn't afraid to show her vulnerability, which she needed to do quite often to reach out to Seth, to really connect with him. I felt all her emotions and her pain and I was really rooting for her to get through to him.
It was fairly obvious that he was close to self-destruct mode but even still those last few chapters totally blew my mind. OMG. It was explosive and dramatic and I lapped it up like it was my favourite Sauvignon Blanc. I suppose the title gives it away really, but what has he done? What has he become? I cannot wait to find out in the next book.
The romance was perfect in this book. Seth has been taking it slow and steady with Josie because he wants to do right by her. Ah, shucks, how sweet is that? When they eventually get it on, it's super hot, and Seth can barely keep it in his pants. Loved it.
Scenes are peppered with amazing, hysterically funny dialogue and one-liners that had me laughing out loud. I especially loved when Alex and Aiden showed up and the usual snark-fest started up between the three of them. It was like reuniting with long lost friends after years apart, and I almost cried with sheer happiness.
And that leads nicely onto Alex and Aiden. (That sound you hear is me STILL jumping up and down like an excited kid on Christmas morning.) I follow Jennifer on social media so I knew they were going to make an appearance, but I didn't realize they were going to have such a strong part to play and I just loved the second half of the book so much for it. I also loved catching up with Deacon and Luke, Marcus and Solos. Colin and Gable seem like they will be good new additions, though we don't learn too much about them here.
Deacon has really matured in this book. Yes, he's still a bit kooky and way out there but his resolute stance toward Seth at the end of the book warmed my heart. Seth needs his friends to fight for him, and Deacon really manned up. Major kudos to him.
BTW, Apollo is a crappy dad. Totally craptastic and I want to kick his arse permanently back to Olympus for failing Josie, and for using Seth in such a cruel way. Herc is the biggest douche bag to walk the planet, but he was entertaining.
I only had two minor irritations. At one point Seth references how he wouldn't care if something happened to Alex, that he was only interested in protecting Josie. I didn't like that and it wasn't true. Perhaps he's delusional. No one sacrifices everything out of guilt alone. He made his choices because he cared about Alex. No one will convince me otherwise. I'm not saying he was in love with her, because I don't believe he ever was, but he still cares deeply about her. So him saying that pissed me off a little. Then, I was also a little annoyed with Alex. Given part of the reason why they have returned, I expected her to make more of an effort to reach out and connect (not in the Apollyon way) with Seth. She didn't try very hard and that was selfish of her. He may not have known it, but he needed her reassurance too. These were my only gripes, and neither in anyway dented my enjoyment of this book.
I can't remember the last time I felt this level of excitement at a book. I literally don't know how I'll survive until the next one is released. I also fear that The Power has ruined me for the next few books I have to read. At the current moment, I don't think I can pick up another book. This one is indelibly imprinted on my heart and my mind and I'm not ready to enter another world, to become invested in other characters. I may just have to reread it immediately in the hope that it takes the edge off my worrisome addiction.
As an aside, I don't understand why the Covenant series isn't as successful as the Lux series. I adore Lux, and I've read it over and over again, but in my opinion her Covenant series is superior. Pure (Book 2) is like my equivalent of a comfort blanket. Whenever I need cheering up, I read that book. Sometimes I just flip to page 309 to read that Catskills scene which is just one of the best scenes ever written in a book. (Disturbing on one level, but hysterically funny on another.) If you loved Lux, and you haven't yet started the Covenant series go do it right now! You won't be sorry.
I would like to thank Kelly Simmon of Inkslinger PR and Spencer Hill Press for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I would also like to thank Jennifer for writing another amazing book. I hope you continue to write more stories in this world as I will never tire of reading them.
This review will be posted to my blog on release day, February 23rd. http://myyanabookobsession.com
Full Review:
This book will swallow you whole and then spit you out with your heart and mind shattered into a million tiny pieces. Mind-bendingly brilliant. Another epic success from the undisputed Queen of Paranormal Romance. The Power contains all the magical ingredients that are now synonymous with JLA in my mind: sublime writing, witty dialogue, perfect pace, complex characters, solidly developed plot, strong world building, and scintillating romance. I loved it in it's entirety - from the first addictive page to the last heart-wrenching one.
Sethie. Oh, Gods, where do I start? I ADORE the Covenant Series and though you don't need to read it to read this series, I would highly recommend you do because you will miss out on so much of what drives, motivates, challenges, and threatens to destroy Seth. Aiden was always my number one (he's my all time fav numero uno book boyfriend now) but I harboured a soft spot for Seth. It was hard not to. That boy just wants - no needs - to be loved. He lost his way, then grounded himself and made amends. He still has to live with the things he has done, and he feels he deserves the life he has now which is actually quite a miserable one. It's not fair. He sacrificed everything for Alex and he deserves some happiness of his own. I was delighted when Josie turned up in The Return, though at first I wasn't sure if she was the right one for him. In this book she proves that she is.
I liked how Josie's character developed in this book, and it felt real. She struggled with aspects of her new life and her fate but she got on with it. She loves Seth, and wants to help him, but he is still shutting her out of so much. What I really loved about her is she wasn't afraid to show her vulnerability, which she needed to do quite often to reach out to Seth, to really connect with him. I felt all her emotions and her pain and I was really rooting for her to get through to him.
It was fairly obvious that he was close to self-destruct mode but even still those last few chapters totally blew my mind. OMG. It was explosive and dramatic and I lapped it up like it was my favourite Sauvignon Blanc. I suppose the title gives it away really, but what has he done? What has he become? I cannot wait to find out in the next book.
The romance was perfect in this book. Seth has been taking it slow and steady with Josie because he wants to do right by her. Ah, shucks, how sweet is that? When they eventually get it on, it's super hot, and Seth can barely keep it in his pants. Loved it.
Scenes are peppered with amazing, hysterically funny dialogue and one-liners that had me laughing out loud. I especially loved when Alex and Aiden showed up and the usual snark-fest started up between the three of them. It was like reuniting with long lost friends after years apart, and I almost cried with sheer happiness.
And that leads nicely onto Alex and Aiden. (That sound you hear is me STILL jumping up and down like an excited kid on Christmas morning.) I follow Jennifer on social media so I knew they were going to make an appearance, but I didn't realize they were going to have such a strong part to play and I just loved the second half of the book so much for it. I also loved catching up with Deacon and Luke, Marcus and Solos. Colin and Gable seem like they will be good new additions, though we don't learn too much about them here.
Deacon has really matured in this book. Yes, he's still a bit kooky and way out there but his resolute stance toward Seth at the end of the book warmed my heart. Seth needs his friends to fight for him, and Deacon really manned up. Major kudos to him.
BTW, Apollo is a crappy dad. Totally craptastic and I want to kick his arse permanently back to Olympus for failing Josie, and for using Seth in such a cruel way. Herc is the biggest douche bag to walk the planet, but he was entertaining.
I only had two minor irritations. At one point Seth references how he wouldn't care if something happened to Alex, that he was only interested in protecting Josie. I didn't like that and it wasn't true. Perhaps he's delusional. No one sacrifices everything out of guilt alone. He made his choices because he cared about Alex. No one will convince me otherwise. I'm not saying he was in love with her, because I don't believe he ever was, but he still cares deeply about her. So him saying that pissed me off a little. Then, I was also a little annoyed with Alex. Given part of the reason why they have returned, I expected her to make more of an effort to reach out and connect (not in the Apollyon way) with Seth. She didn't try very hard and that was selfish of her. He may not have known it, but he needed her reassurance too. These were my only gripes, and neither in anyway dented my enjoyment of this book.
I can't remember the last time I felt this level of excitement at a book. I literally don't know how I'll survive until the next one is released. I also fear that The Power has ruined me for the next few books I have to read. At the current moment, I don't think I can pick up another book. This one is indelibly imprinted on my heart and my mind and I'm not ready to enter another world, to become invested in other characters. I may just have to reread it immediately in the hope that it takes the edge off my worrisome addiction.
As an aside, I don't understand why the Covenant series isn't as successful as the Lux series. I adore Lux, and I've read it over and over again, but in my opinion her Covenant series is superior. Pure (Book 2) is like my equivalent of a comfort blanket. Whenever I need cheering up, I read that book. Sometimes I just flip to page 309 to read that Catskills scene which is just one of the best scenes ever written in a book. (Disturbing on one level, but hysterically funny on another.) If you loved Lux, and you haven't yet started the Covenant series go do it right now! You won't be sorry.
I would like to thank Kelly Simmon of Inkslinger PR and Spencer Hill Press for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I would also like to thank Jennifer for writing another amazing book. I hope you continue to write more stories in this world as I will never tire of reading them.
This review will be posted to my blog on release day, February 23rd. http://myyanabookobsession.com
April 1, 2017
4 stars
As most of you know by now, I'm a huge Jennifer Armentrout fan. Whether it's YA or NA or Adult, contemporary or paranormal, she seems to always find the perfect balance between story and swoon for me. I know when I read one of her books I'm bound to be adding a new book boyfriend to my list. Well, that was most certainly the case last year with The Return, in which I was introduced to Seth(ie) the first time, and boy did I fall head over heels in love with him. With The Power I was reminded all over again why he's one of my favorites, even though this sequel was surprisingly hard to read at times. It was a little bit angsty and full of heartbreak, and I'm not so sure I'll be able to survive the wait for the last book!
One thing I liked so much about the start of this series was that I didn't think I was missing anything by not reading Half-Blood et al., the books Seth first appears in and I skipped due to the semi-love triangle. There was no confusion for me, and I was sucked into the story from the beginning. Unfortunately it was more of a challenge with The Power, since the main characters from the other series are reintroduced and they refer to events I have very little knowledge of. I was especially not a fan of the drama that occurs between Seth and Josie due to Alex's reappearance. There is nothing even close to resembling a love triangle, but it just made the situation messy and uncomfortable in a way I don't like. Thankfully Seth makes it perfectly clear that there is, and only ever has been, one girl he loves.
And anyway, I didn't need to focus on that for long, since the true heartbreak was only just beginning. You see, Seth was a bit of an anti-hero and he had committed tremendous mistakes, but I know him only as the sexy, sarcastic, cocky yet vulnerable guy who has finally fallen for the girl. It was incredibly hard for me to watch him slip into that darkness previous characters and/or readers have expected from him, and all I wanted to do was give him a hug. It's for this reason he pushes Josie away - he feels consumed by guilt, that he isn't a guy who deserves someone as loving as her, and that he'll only hurt her in the long run. It made my heart hurt! Especially because it's so obvious that he would protect her with his life and would do anything for her. And Josie is just so perfect for Seth. I love that she fights for him, and she shows him all the ways that he is worthy of her love. She has such a big heart, making it super easy for me to connect with her. Their relationship is put through the wringer in this book, full of emotional intensity and unexpected angst. But I love rooting for them, and their chemistry is once again the high point of this series.
While the romance is of course front and center, there is a lot more going on here. The Titans are a threat to Seth and Josie's world, and the only way to defeat them is to locate the other demigods like Josie and merge their powers together. That task is daunting enough, but Seth's own inner demons and thirst for power cause even more tension and hardship. It's a quickly-paced book, and my heart was beating wildly throughout for a multitude of reasons.
There's a serious lack of paranormal NA, so if you're looking for some, definitely pick up this series. You'll fall hard for Seth and Josie, and the Greek mythology interwoven in their story is a lot of fun. As is typical of Jennifer Armentrout, there's plenty of sexy times, laughs, swoon, banter, and kickass characters to keep you reading into the wee hours of the night!
Thanks to the publisher for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
This review can also be found at Love at First Page.
September 23, 2020
Originally posted at Booklovers For Life
I’m seriously loving the Titan series so hard! Seth and Josie are quickly becoming some of my favorite main characters, and I just love being in the Covenant world. The Power is the second book in the Titan series, picking up where the first left off. It’s another heart-pounding, action-packed book with lots of sexy-times and swoons. If you loved The Return, you’ll want to get your hands on The Power asap!
Josie has been training hard with her new powers and building up her strength so she can find the other demigods and defeat the Titans, and Seth is with her every step of the way. But he’s battling his own demons all the while, trying to restrain himself from giving into his addiction and taking her aether. JLA does a fantastic job with the character development with Josie and Seth in The Power. Josie has grown in both physical and inner strength, and I’ve come to admire her character so much. Seth, while still that charming, cocky guy we all love, has matured and taken responsibility for his past actions and is trying to do right. And his growing feelings of love for Josie (because it’s so obvious he’s falling for her and vice versa) matures him in new ways and has him prioritizing her safety and protection above all else.
GAH, I love Josie and Seth together!!! Their relationship has grown so much since they first met each other, and it still continues to grow throughout The Power. They’ve got a great dynamic between them – one moment they’re sassy as hell and making jokes with one another that crack me up, and the next, they’re being all intense and sensual. And holy hell, Seth is freaking HOT in this book. Wooh, JLA seriously turns up the heat when Seth and Josie move their relationship to the next level. I honestly couldn’t stop grinning at all the sexy-times – thank gods this series is New Adult!
If you were a fan of the Covenant series, just saying, you’ll want to read this book because two special someones are BACK! I was totally giddy when Alex and Aiden appeared, because I totally love their characters! They’re still exactly the same as they were in the Covenant series, and now they’re back to help out Josie and Seth with finding the demigods. But I have to say, as much as I love the former couple, Seth and Josie are what truly made me enjoy in this book, and I think I might even love the newer couple as much as the older one.
I couldn’t put this book down – there’s never a dull moment for Josie, Seth, and the gang. The banter, the action, the surprises, the romance, the steam, all of it combined made for such an entertaining read. The Power is another fantastic addition to a series I’m quickly coming to adore. But now… I’m dying to get my hands on the next book!
Thanks to the author for generously providing me an ARC to review.
Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.
Amazon Ebook: http://amzn.to/1PBhWZF
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I’m seriously loving the Titan series so hard! Seth and Josie are quickly becoming some of my favorite main characters, and I just love being in the Covenant world. The Power is the second book in the Titan series, picking up where the first left off. It’s another heart-pounding, action-packed book with lots of sexy-times and swoons. If you loved The Return, you’ll want to get your hands on The Power asap!
Josie has been training hard with her new powers and building up her strength so she can find the other demigods and defeat the Titans, and Seth is with her every step of the way. But he’s battling his own demons all the while, trying to restrain himself from giving into his addiction and taking her aether. JLA does a fantastic job with the character development with Josie and Seth in The Power. Josie has grown in both physical and inner strength, and I’ve come to admire her character so much. Seth, while still that charming, cocky guy we all love, has matured and taken responsibility for his past actions and is trying to do right. And his growing feelings of love for Josie (because it’s so obvious he’s falling for her and vice versa) matures him in new ways and has him prioritizing her safety and protection above all else.
“You . . . you are truly a goddess,” he said, his hands sliding off my hips to my lower back. “Sometimes I’m not entirely convinced you’re real.”
GAH, I love Josie and Seth together!!! Their relationship has grown so much since they first met each other, and it still continues to grow throughout The Power. They’ve got a great dynamic between them – one moment they’re sassy as hell and making jokes with one another that crack me up, and the next, they’re being all intense and sensual. And holy hell, Seth is freaking HOT in this book. Wooh, JLA seriously turns up the heat when Seth and Josie move their relationship to the next level. I honestly couldn’t stop grinning at all the sexy-times – thank gods this series is New Adult!
“Every day I want you, Josie. I want everything about you. I see you and I want to get between those thighs and spend a lifetime there. I want to get so deep in you that you can’t tell where you end and I begin. I want to taste you and fuck you until I don’t know anything else. Constantly. I want more than that. Not going to lie. I want to hold you.”
If you were a fan of the Covenant series, just saying, you’ll want to read this book because two special someones are BACK! I was totally giddy when Alex and Aiden appeared, because I totally love their characters! They’re still exactly the same as they were in the Covenant series, and now they’re back to help out Josie and Seth with finding the demigods. But I have to say, as much as I love the former couple, Seth and Josie are what truly made me enjoy in this book, and I think I might even love the newer couple as much as the older one.
I couldn’t put this book down – there’s never a dull moment for Josie, Seth, and the gang. The banter, the action, the surprises, the romance, the steam, all of it combined made for such an entertaining read. The Power is another fantastic addition to a series I’m quickly coming to adore. But now… I’m dying to get my hands on the next book!
Thanks to the author for generously providing me an ARC to review.
Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.
Amazon Ebook: http://amzn.to/1PBhWZF
Amazon Paperback: http://amzn.to/1NDrjKX
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December 11, 2019
*This ARC was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
Okay, first off, I have to thank Jennifer L Armentrout and her publishers from the bottom of my fangirl heart and express my deepest gratitude for being given a copy of this book early. It made my day to see it arrive in my Kindle, and I couldn’t get enough of my favourite Apollyon.
I couldn’t wait to get back into the world of pures, halfs, demigods and all that godly good stuff. This book takes off directly after the events of The Return, with Josie, our mortal-turned-demigod still learning more about her new powers and coming to terms with who and what she is.
Seth is still the Seth we all love, and still racked with guilt over his part in what happened at the end of the Covenant series. He doesn’t believe he’s worthy of Josie’s love, or anything good in general. He’s never been loved, and doesn’t believe he should be loved. Because of this, he starts doing silly things like speaking without thinking, or pushing Josie away. It was so sad to read because we all love Seth, and know that the guilt he’s feeling means HE IS WORTHY OF LOVE. He just doesn’t see it.
“Him pushing me away had nothing to do with Alex or with me. It was because of him, because of how he believed he deserved nothing more than punishment.”
Plot wise, there isn’t a lot. This book focuses mainly on Josie and Seth’s relationship together as well as their character development. Old faces return (guess who??) and our usual favourites appear, such as Deacon, Luke, Solos, and Apollo with his epically bad timing. Deacon and Luke are still wonderfully funny and great friends, and I loved how much they loved Supernatural.
“‘You don’t apologise,’ (Deacon) said, pressing a kiss to my gross, greasy head, instantly unlocking best friend status.”
Josie has to prove herself a lot, that she’s not something to hide away and protect; that she’s worthy of fighting beside everyone when she has to. And I loved her just as much as I did in The Return. I loved how much she cared for everyone; how she was willing to give everyone a chance, even when others didn’t think it was deserved.
"I was not a weakness that needed to be hidden away. I was a mother-freaking demigod."
Everyone has to start looking for the other demigods to help fight against the Titans, and Apollo helps by bringing in one nobody expects, but was freaking perfect.
This book was the sequel worth waiting for and fans of the first book and the Covenant series are going to love it. Can I have the next book now please?
Okay, first off, I have to thank Jennifer L Armentrout and her publishers from the bottom of my fangirl heart and express my deepest gratitude for being given a copy of this book early. It made my day to see it arrive in my Kindle, and I couldn’t get enough of my favourite Apollyon.
I couldn’t wait to get back into the world of pures, halfs, demigods and all that godly good stuff. This book takes off directly after the events of The Return, with Josie, our mortal-turned-demigod still learning more about her new powers and coming to terms with who and what she is.
Seth is still the Seth we all love, and still racked with guilt over his part in what happened at the end of the Covenant series. He doesn’t believe he’s worthy of Josie’s love, or anything good in general. He’s never been loved, and doesn’t believe he should be loved. Because of this, he starts doing silly things like speaking without thinking, or pushing Josie away. It was so sad to read because we all love Seth, and know that the guilt he’s feeling means HE IS WORTHY OF LOVE. He just doesn’t see it.
“Him pushing me away had nothing to do with Alex or with me. It was because of him, because of how he believed he deserved nothing more than punishment.”
Plot wise, there isn’t a lot. This book focuses mainly on Josie and Seth’s relationship together as well as their character development. Old faces return (guess who??) and our usual favourites appear, such as Deacon, Luke, Solos, and Apollo with his epically bad timing. Deacon and Luke are still wonderfully funny and great friends, and I loved how much they loved Supernatural.
“‘You don’t apologise,’ (Deacon) said, pressing a kiss to my gross, greasy head, instantly unlocking best friend status.”
Josie has to prove herself a lot, that she’s not something to hide away and protect; that she’s worthy of fighting beside everyone when she has to. And I loved her just as much as I did in The Return. I loved how much she cared for everyone; how she was willing to give everyone a chance, even when others didn’t think it was deserved.
"I was not a weakness that needed to be hidden away. I was a mother-freaking demigod."
Everyone has to start looking for the other demigods to help fight against the Titans, and Apollo helps by bringing in one nobody expects, but was freaking perfect.
This book was the sequel worth waiting for and fans of the first book and the Covenant series are going to love it. Can I have the next book now please?
February 2, 2019
Așadar, dacă ați fost dezamăgiți de primul volum, cum am fost eu, zic să nu renunțați la serie! ,,Puterea'' are mai mult suspans și erotism, dar nu genul vulgar, ci senzual, un ritm mai alert și surprize în ceea ce privește acțiunea. De obicei, cam uit ce se întâmplă în primele volume până apare următorul, dar sunt sigură că nu o să-l uit prea curând pe Seth. Nici ochii lui chihlimbarii. Nici abdomenul. Nici cât de repede se aprinde când Josie e în pericol. Nici cum se plimbă mai tot timpul fără tricou. Gata, v-ați prins voi! Și nici măcar nu-l plac. Recenzia aici: https://sandradeaconu.blogspot.com/20....
,,Mâinile lui au început să tremure - mâinile lui Seth. Mâinile alea care erau așa de sigure în luptă, acum tremurau atingându-mă pe mine. ''
,,Mâinile lui au început să tremure - mâinile lui Seth. Mâinile alea care erau așa de sigure în luptă, acum tremurau atingându-mă pe mine. ''
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THIS IS JUST YUMMY *grabby hands* I need this now, Sethie! <3
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THIS IS JUST YUMMY *grabby hands* I need this now, Sethie! <3
Literary-ly Obsessed
February 21, 2016
What an unexpected turn of events. I have only just finished book one, and in turn dove right into The Power. Give me a Greek gods storyline any day and I will be chomping at the bit to read it.
So beginning right on the heels of book one, the ever strong and self-hating Seth is doing his best to protect his Josie - even sacrificing their happiness to do it. Their relationship takes center stage in book two. They’re learning about each other physically and emotionally, as well as coming clean with who they really are and what they are capable of.
Josie is figuring out that she can really handle herself. She is determined to learn as much as she can and not to let anyone tell what she is capable of. Ultimate girl power. I like that this girl isn’t a shrinking violet. Josie is becoming stronger in body and mind.
Some new players are also introduced, and the emotions and prejudice behaviors of the camp are reaching an all time high. Amidst the drama a road trip begins. Gathering a cast of favorites and some people from Seth’s past, they set out on a mission to find the other demigods.
Action, adventure, heart wrenching emotional upheaval, and a cliffhanger that will have you saying “Hell yeah! Let’s go!”
All in all, a great series :)
*ARC provided by blog tour PR company
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So beginning right on the heels of book one, the ever strong and self-hating Seth is doing his best to protect his Josie - even sacrificing their happiness to do it. Their relationship takes center stage in book two. They’re learning about each other physically and emotionally, as well as coming clean with who they really are and what they are capable of.
Josie is figuring out that she can really handle herself. She is determined to learn as much as she can and not to let anyone tell what she is capable of. Ultimate girl power. I like that this girl isn’t a shrinking violet. Josie is becoming stronger in body and mind.
Some new players are also introduced, and the emotions and prejudice behaviors of the camp are reaching an all time high. Amidst the drama a road trip begins. Gathering a cast of favorites and some people from Seth’s past, they set out on a mission to find the other demigods.
Action, adventure, heart wrenching emotional upheaval, and a cliffhanger that will have you saying “Hell yeah! Let’s go!”
All in all, a great series :)
*ARC provided by blog tour PR company
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March 30, 2018
The Power es el segundo libro de los tres que forman la trilogia Titan, creada por la autora Jennifer L. Armentrout y continua narrando la historia de Seth y Josie.
Me moria de ganas de leer esta continuacion, no solo porque soy adicta a esta saga ( y al trabajo de la autora ) sino tambien porque The Return se me hizo muy corto, yo queria leer mas sobre Josie y Seth.
A los que me conozcan sabran que la pareja de Alex y Aiden me gusto en su momento pero no consiguio enamorarme como otras parejas literarias, en cambio Seth y Josie me enamoraron desde su primer encuentro, por lo que tenia unas ganas enormes de leer mas de ellos y con este libro mis ansias fueron aplacadas aunque no dudo que dentro de unos meses volveré a tener abstinencia de mi amado Seth, no me puedo creer que tenga que esperar casi un año para volver a encontrarme con estos personajes, sobre todo despues de ese final!
En algunas reseñas lei que Josie les parecia floja como protagonista, que no era tan impresionante como Alex, obviamente estoy en desacuerdo, creo que Josie y Alex no pueden ser mas opuestas pero sinceramente Josie me gusta infinitamente mas, me parece mas adulta e increible de una manera diferente.
En fin, una lectura adictiva ( que no queria terminar ), rapida de leer y muy bien desarrollada, en ningun momento se me hizo predecible o pesada, todo lo contrario, no paro de sorprenderme.
Marzo llega pronto!!
4 Estrellas!!
February 23, 2019
Eigentlich wollte ich zu diesem Buch ja noch eine Kurzrezi schreiben, aber irgendwie habe ich es komplett vergessen. Meine Meinung lässt sich aber ziemlich gut mit einem Kommentar zusammenfassen, den ich als Statusupdate zum Hörbuch geschrieben habe:
"Echt tragisch, was JLA in dieser Reihe für ein fragwürdiges Frauen- und Männerbild mit der Welt teilt. Wie kann man 2019 echt noch so ein höhlenmenschartiges, sexuell übergriffiges Verhalten als sexy verkaufen. Und die Frau kann ohne ihren Kerl natürlich nicht leben und denkt ohnehin nur 24/7 an ihn. Whyyyyyyy 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Das hat Shades of Grey Niveau 🤐"
JLA hat mich damals mit ihrer Lux-Reihe sehr begeistert und wurde u.a. auch später durch die The Dark Elements Reihe zu einer meiner Lieblingsautorinnen. Doch leider bin ich von ihren neueren Büchern immer mehr enttäuscht. Viele ihre Geschichten wirken wie recycelt, besonders was die Charaktere angeht. Die Namen der weiblichen Protagonistin und ihres Love Interest könnte man zwischen den verschiedenen Bücherreihen vermutlich beliebig austauschen, ohne dass sie gravierende Unterschiede aufweisen. Kurz gesagt: Ihre Bücher wirken auf mich immer liebloser und statt sich innovative neue Ideen auszudenken, füllt sie ihre Bücher mit nichtssagenden Sexszenen, die die Handlung nicht voranbringen, schnell geschrieben sind und in meinen Augen in Fantasy Büchern einfach unnötig sind. Wer Sexszenen lesen will, der ist mit der Masse an New Adult Büchern bedient. Aber das ist nur (m)eine Meinung.
Ich war schon vom ersten Teil der Titan-Reihe nicht begeistert, aber in Teil 2 konnte ich mir Seths Höhlenmenschartiges Getue einfach nicht mehr antun. JLA versucht problematische Verhaltensweisen wie etwa Stalking oder Frauen als ihren Besitz zu behandeln als sexy zu verkaufen. Das finde ich ausgerechnet von einer weiblichen Autorin sehr problematisch und hat für mich Twilight oder Shades of Grey Niveau. Seth ist schlicht und ergreifend ein Arschloch - das ist weder sexy, noch irgendwie erstrebenswert. Er schafft es auch nicht seine Gefühle auf eine halbwegs normale Weise auszudrücken, ausser dass er ständig einen Ständer kriegt, wenn er die weibliche Protagonistin bloss ansieht - deren Namen ich mir nicht mal merken konnte. Eine Story hat das Buch auch nicht und JLA versucht dies mit massenhaft Sexszenen zu vertuschen.
Das war wohl nichts. Ein richtig schlechtes Buch von einer Autorin, deren Bücher ich mal geliebt habe. Schade, was aus ihr geworden ist. Empfehlen kann ich (zumindest) diese Reihe aufgrund des total rückständigen Frauen- und Männerbildes, das sie vermittelt, leider überhaupt nicht. Absolut enttäuschend. Ich konnte mir keine weitere Minute davon antun. Sollte es die griechischen Götter tatsächlich geben, dann würden sie da oben auf dem Olymp wohl mehr als einmal ein Facepalm machen, wenn sie erfahren würden, dass JLA die griechische Mythologie als Nebenschauplatz für einen solchen platten Roman missbraucht hat, der fast ausschliesslich auch Sexszenen besteht.
"Echt tragisch, was JLA in dieser Reihe für ein fragwürdiges Frauen- und Männerbild mit der Welt teilt. Wie kann man 2019 echt noch so ein höhlenmenschartiges, sexuell übergriffiges Verhalten als sexy verkaufen. Und die Frau kann ohne ihren Kerl natürlich nicht leben und denkt ohnehin nur 24/7 an ihn. Whyyyyyyy 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Das hat Shades of Grey Niveau 🤐"
JLA hat mich damals mit ihrer Lux-Reihe sehr begeistert und wurde u.a. auch später durch die The Dark Elements Reihe zu einer meiner Lieblingsautorinnen. Doch leider bin ich von ihren neueren Büchern immer mehr enttäuscht. Viele ihre Geschichten wirken wie recycelt, besonders was die Charaktere angeht. Die Namen der weiblichen Protagonistin und ihres Love Interest könnte man zwischen den verschiedenen Bücherreihen vermutlich beliebig austauschen, ohne dass sie gravierende Unterschiede aufweisen. Kurz gesagt: Ihre Bücher wirken auf mich immer liebloser und statt sich innovative neue Ideen auszudenken, füllt sie ihre Bücher mit nichtssagenden Sexszenen, die die Handlung nicht voranbringen, schnell geschrieben sind und in meinen Augen in Fantasy Büchern einfach unnötig sind. Wer Sexszenen lesen will, der ist mit der Masse an New Adult Büchern bedient. Aber das ist nur (m)eine Meinung.
Ich war schon vom ersten Teil der Titan-Reihe nicht begeistert, aber in Teil 2 konnte ich mir Seths Höhlenmenschartiges Getue einfach nicht mehr antun. JLA versucht problematische Verhaltensweisen wie etwa Stalking oder Frauen als ihren Besitz zu behandeln als sexy zu verkaufen. Das finde ich ausgerechnet von einer weiblichen Autorin sehr problematisch und hat für mich Twilight oder Shades of Grey Niveau. Seth ist schlicht und ergreifend ein Arschloch - das ist weder sexy, noch irgendwie erstrebenswert. Er schafft es auch nicht seine Gefühle auf eine halbwegs normale Weise auszudrücken, ausser dass er ständig einen Ständer kriegt, wenn er die weibliche Protagonistin bloss ansieht - deren Namen ich mir nicht mal merken konnte. Eine Story hat das Buch auch nicht und JLA versucht dies mit massenhaft Sexszenen zu vertuschen.
Das war wohl nichts. Ein richtig schlechtes Buch von einer Autorin, deren Bücher ich mal geliebt habe. Schade, was aus ihr geworden ist. Empfehlen kann ich (zumindest) diese Reihe aufgrund des total rückständigen Frauen- und Männerbildes, das sie vermittelt, leider überhaupt nicht. Absolut enttäuschend. Ich konnte mir keine weitere Minute davon antun. Sollte es die griechischen Götter tatsächlich geben, dann würden sie da oben auf dem Olymp wohl mehr als einmal ein Facepalm machen, wenn sie erfahren würden, dass JLA die griechische Mythologie als Nebenschauplatz für einen solchen platten Roman missbraucht hat, der fast ausschliesslich auch Sexszenen besteht.
January 8, 2021
Weiß iwie nicht ob der 2. Teil entweder viel besser oder viel schlechter als der 1. war .. also 3 Sterne.
Ach und hier noch ein paar der dümmsten quotes von Joe:
"Deacon und Luke schwiegen am meisten und niemand fragte wirklich nach meiner Meinung." - JOSIE KAPITEL 32
𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙉𝙊𝘽𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣
"Unnötig zu erwähnen, dass Alex und Aiden mich ansahen, als würden sie an meinem Verstand zweifeln, da ich nicht alle alarmiert hatte, weil Seth frei herumging."
- JOSIE KAPITEL 32
𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙭&𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚...
"„Und du schon?“, Schoss ich zurück, ohne richtig nachzudenken, denn natürlich wusste sie, wozu er in der Lage war."
- JOSIE KAPITEL 32
𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙡𝙨??!??!!
Ehrlich gesagt weiß ich selbst nicht warum ich mir das noch antue aber hab gehofft, dass es besser wird . Naja Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt würde ich mal sagen
Ach und hier noch ein paar der dümmsten quotes von Joe:
"Deacon und Luke schwiegen am meisten und niemand fragte wirklich nach meiner Meinung." - JOSIE KAPITEL 32
𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙉𝙊𝘽𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣
"Unnötig zu erwähnen, dass Alex und Aiden mich ansahen, als würden sie an meinem Verstand zweifeln, da ich nicht alle alarmiert hatte, weil Seth frei herumging."
- JOSIE KAPITEL 32
𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙭&𝘼𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚...
"„Und du schon?“, Schoss ich zurück, ohne richtig nachzudenken, denn natürlich wusste sie, wozu er in der Lage war."
- JOSIE KAPITEL 32
𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙡𝙨??!??!!
Ehrlich gesagt weiß ich selbst nicht warum ich mir das noch antue aber hab gehofft, dass es besser wird . Naja Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt würde ich mal sagen
March 24, 2017
This is my 2nd read of this book and my heart was broken all over again! It was just as emotional the second time around. My heart goes out to Josie & Seth. Onto book 3 - The Struggle.
My previous review....
5 Fantastic Stars! Wow! Ms Armentrout's writing is magic - I was spellbound the entire book and didn't want it to end. There is nothing that I did not like about this book. I loved Josie and Seth, as well as Deacon, Alex and Aiden. It made me laugh and cry, and feel every emotion in between. And the ending! I don't know I how am I going to hold out for the next book!
My previous review....
5 Fantastic Stars! Wow! Ms Armentrout's writing is magic - I was spellbound the entire book and didn't want it to end. There is nothing that I did not like about this book. I loved Josie and Seth, as well as Deacon, Alex and Aiden. It made me laugh and cry, and feel every emotion in between. And the ending! I don't know I how am I going to hold out for the next book!
April 6, 2017
4.5 stars
OMG! Once again, JLA has smacked it out of the park, giving us an action-packed, dramatic, funny and romantic story that is heaps of fun while still bringing the emotion, with lots of twists and turns to keep things exciting and moving at a great pace. I absolutely loved it!
If you haven’t read The Return, or the precursor Covenant series, be warned that this is going to be a bit spoilery.
Seth and Josie’s story picks up where The Return left off, with the two of them happy and together, living at the Covenant, and with Seth continuing to train Josie how to defend herself and how to control her newly-unleashed powers - the skills she’ll need to know in order to face the danger they know will soon be coming.
I love these two together! They tease and banter, they laugh and have fun, and the steamy time is really hot, but it’s not all happy times ahead. The more power Josie unleashes, the more her aether calls to Seth’s dark side, and his battle to control himself becomes harder and harder the closer they become. And then just to make things even more complex, the reappearance of Alex resurfaces old demons and throws him into even more turmoil.
And while Seth is facing his own battle and its inevitable impact on his relationship with Josie, on Covenant grounds the pure-bloods and half-bloods are in a constant state of tension, with the violence continuing to escalate. The danger is real, and they are right in the middle of it, but that proves to be the least of their problems as their search for the unidentified demi-gods really kicks up, and they take off to find them…. with deadly Titans hot on their trail.
It’s all action from start to finish, and it blends in brilliantly with the mythical theme of the series, as well as the personal drama that is playing out between Seth and Josie. There is some angst, but it’s really well done and doesn’t become OTT as they deal with their issues and find their common ground. And I have to say, seeing Seth in a relationship is absolutely sensational! While the Covenant series is YA, this one is most definitely in the NA category, and seeing Seth unleash his sexed-up, alpha hotness is quite the experience! *fans self*.
But their relationship is so much deeper than just panty-melting sexy time, the emotion between them builds beautifully, and while Seth struggles to recognise and understand what he’s feeling, Josie truly loves him, and she is determined to stand by his side. Her love for him and her strength and commitment to him is beautiful, and I loved watching their relationship develop.
And even with the intensity of everything that is happening, this book is SO freaking funny! The snark and sarcasm is almost constant, and had me laughing out loud so many times! The dynamics between the characters are fantastic, and whether it’s intentional put-downs or teasing banter, the back-and-forth is absolute gold!
I loved being back in this world. JLA has developed an interesting and exciting paranormal world, and has filled it with brilliant characters that kept me constantly entertained. Seth is incredible all on his own, Josie is fantastic, and there’s lots of time with Deacon, Luke, Apollo and newly introduced and totally hilarious Hercules-the-douche. And the much-anticipated return of Alex and Aiden brings some added awesome to the mix.
The story builds brilliantly to an epic showdown which is both exciting and devastating (*sniff*), and which is going to have huge repercussions for the rest of the series. It does end on a cliffhanger (GODAMMIT!), and I’d definitely be reaching for the next book if it was available, so fingers crossed the wait isn’t going to be too long. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I loved it – 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
OMG! Once again, JLA has smacked it out of the park, giving us an action-packed, dramatic, funny and romantic story that is heaps of fun while still bringing the emotion, with lots of twists and turns to keep things exciting and moving at a great pace. I absolutely loved it!
If you haven’t read The Return, or the precursor Covenant series, be warned that this is going to be a bit spoilery.
Seth and Josie’s story picks up where The Return left off, with the two of them happy and together, living at the Covenant, and with Seth continuing to train Josie how to defend herself and how to control her newly-unleashed powers - the skills she’ll need to know in order to face the danger they know will soon be coming.
I love these two together! They tease and banter, they laugh and have fun, and the steamy time is really hot, but it’s not all happy times ahead. The more power Josie unleashes, the more her aether calls to Seth’s dark side, and his battle to control himself becomes harder and harder the closer they become. And then just to make things even more complex, the reappearance of Alex resurfaces old demons and throws him into even more turmoil.
And while Seth is facing his own battle and its inevitable impact on his relationship with Josie, on Covenant grounds the pure-bloods and half-bloods are in a constant state of tension, with the violence continuing to escalate. The danger is real, and they are right in the middle of it, but that proves to be the least of their problems as their search for the unidentified demi-gods really kicks up, and they take off to find them…. with deadly Titans hot on their trail.
It’s all action from start to finish, and it blends in brilliantly with the mythical theme of the series, as well as the personal drama that is playing out between Seth and Josie. There is some angst, but it’s really well done and doesn’t become OTT as they deal with their issues and find their common ground. And I have to say, seeing Seth in a relationship is absolutely sensational! While the Covenant series is YA, this one is most definitely in the NA category, and seeing Seth unleash his sexed-up, alpha hotness is quite the experience! *fans self*.
But their relationship is so much deeper than just panty-melting sexy time, the emotion between them builds beautifully, and while Seth struggles to recognise and understand what he’s feeling, Josie truly loves him, and she is determined to stand by his side. Her love for him and her strength and commitment to him is beautiful, and I loved watching their relationship develop.
I had to prove that what he believed wasn't true. Prove that he was the total of everything he had done and not the dark things he was ashamed of, and I would do so because I loved him and accepted him for who he was, for all his faults. That was what love meant.
And even with the intensity of everything that is happening, this book is SO freaking funny! The snark and sarcasm is almost constant, and had me laughing out loud so many times! The dynamics between the characters are fantastic, and whether it’s intentional put-downs or teasing banter, the back-and-forth is absolute gold!
“I know. I know. Seeing me, the Hercules, is hard to believe, that such a legend could be-”.
“I know this is hard to believe … but I don’t care, and if you could, like, I don’t know, eat shit and shut the fuck up, I’d be forever grateful.”
I loved being back in this world. JLA has developed an interesting and exciting paranormal world, and has filled it with brilliant characters that kept me constantly entertained. Seth is incredible all on his own, Josie is fantastic, and there’s lots of time with Deacon, Luke, Apollo and newly introduced and totally hilarious Hercules-the-douche. And the much-anticipated return of Alex and Aiden brings some added awesome to the mix.
The story builds brilliantly to an epic showdown which is both exciting and devastating (*sniff*), and which is going to have huge repercussions for the rest of the series. It does end on a cliffhanger (GODAMMIT!), and I’d definitely be reaching for the next book if it was available, so fingers crossed the wait isn’t going to be too long. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I loved it – 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
October 15, 2018
Non so dove iniziare, a parte che l’ho divorato in due giorni, le emozioni che mi ha trasmesso questo nuovo capitolo di Seth sono indescrivibili, ma del resto la scrittrice ti coinvolge in ogni parola, ogni capitolo ha un suo senso logico. È ogni cosa indescrivibile dall’inizio fino alla fine ti tiene incollato come farebbero ogni scrittore capace di catturarti.
È stato molto bello vedere come si sviluppasse il rapporto tra Josie e Seth, che quest’ultimo ha... diciamo... qualche problema con chi gli dona affetto e amore, giustamente nella sua vita non ne ha mai ricevuto ed è una conseguenza ad ogni sua parola, ma fa anche intristire in quanto penso che ognuno merita di avere l’affetto di un genitore o entrambi i genitori. Eppure questo loro rapporto è altalenante per via dello stesso Seth che si fa mille problemi, alcuni giustificati per come è, come se non riuscisse proprio a lasciarsi andare come se dovesse essere sempre sottocontrollo... il che è plausibile per uno come lui e il piccolissimo problemino che non diró per non spoilerare 😘.
È stato molto bello rivedere Aiden ed Alex, come si sono adatti alla loro vita e come aiutano subito la situazione;toccante anche l’abbraccio di Apollo con Alex ma mi ha infastidito il fatto che abbia ignorato la sua stessa figlia in quel frangente, capendo come si fosse sentita
Ció che mi ha sorpreso e shockato è il finale non mi aspettavo una dipartita di un personaggio a cui mi ci ero affezionata già da Covenant Series nè mi aspettavo la parteza di un personaggio dopo una sua dichiarazione... è davvero un colpo al cuore eterno... eppure non vedo l’ora di leggere il terzo per scoprire cosa altro faranno l’allegra compagnia con Josie.
È stato molto bello vedere come si sviluppasse il rapporto tra Josie e Seth, che quest’ultimo ha... diciamo... qualche problema con chi gli dona affetto e amore, giustamente nella sua vita non ne ha mai ricevuto ed è una conseguenza ad ogni sua parola, ma fa anche intristire in quanto penso che ognuno merita di avere l’affetto di un genitore o entrambi i genitori. Eppure questo loro rapporto è altalenante per via dello stesso Seth che si fa mille problemi, alcuni giustificati per come è, come se non riuscisse proprio a lasciarsi andare come se dovesse essere sempre sottocontrollo... il che è plausibile per uno come lui e il piccolissimo problemino che non diró per non spoilerare 😘.
È stato molto bello rivedere Aiden ed Alex, come si sono adatti alla loro vita e come aiutano subito la situazione;toccante anche l’abbraccio di Apollo con Alex ma mi ha infastidito il fatto che abbia ignorato la sua stessa figlia in quel frangente, capendo come si fosse sentita
Ció che mi ha sorpreso e shockato è il finale non mi aspettavo una dipartita di un personaggio a cui mi ci ero affezionata già da Covenant Series nè mi aspettavo la parteza di un personaggio dopo una sua dichiarazione... è davvero un colpo al cuore eterno... eppure non vedo l’ora di leggere il terzo per scoprire cosa altro faranno l’allegra compagnia con Josie.
February 25, 2016
Great book!
Very intriguing, i never got bored.
I really liked it :D
Safety gang notes:
Very intriguing, i never got bored.
I really liked it :D
Safety gang notes:
May 2, 2018
The first book was good but this one took it up a few pegs. Excellent story! Full of angst and romance. Our heroine has settled into her new life and is training to fight in the upcoming war against the Titans.
Meanwhile our hero is battling demons (internal and external) while dealing with love.
Excellent story!!!
Meanwhile our hero is battling demons (internal and external) while dealing with love.
Excellent story!!!
March 9, 2016
rating: 4.75/5
OMG! I seriously... wow... Okay review coming soon!
OMG! I seriously... wow... Okay review coming soon!
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