Unhinged (Underworld #1) by Tempest C. Avery
Title: Unhinged
Genres: Teen Paranormal
Series: Underworld #1
ISBN: 9781301315116
Book Length: 312
Publisher: Tempest C. Avery
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DESCRIPTION/Blurb
Spencer Perry lost everything the day her boyfriend died. Even when he came back as a ghost, she was never able to return to her old self. Determined to find a way to bring both of them back--him from the dead and her from her depression--Spencer hops a ride with a Reaper across the river to the Underworld where she meets the god of the dead. Hadrian isn't what she expected Hades to be like, but when he agrees to a deal that can get her Micah back, she puts all caution aside and accepts. Too bad she didn't realize that she'd also just accepted a lot more than one gorgeous yet frustrating god. Bad things are happening all around her, and now she not only has to worry about keeping Micah's ghost status a secret from their friends, but also figure out who's behind all of the accidents. All signs point towards Hadrian, but something about that just doesn't feel right to her. Something that she hopes has nothing to do with her growing attraction towards him.
EXERPT
“You love him that much?”
“I do.”
“And is there nothing else for you then?” he asked softly. There was something in his tone that she couldn’t place. “Nothing else for you to live for?”
For a brief second she thought of her parents, and of Quinn and Sydney. They would mourn for her for a little while, sure, but they’d get over it. Just like they’d all but gotten over Micah’s death already.
“No.” The second she spoke she knew things were different. Knew that something had changed between his comment and hers.
Hadrian shifted to lean forward in his throne, catching her eyes with his own and holding her there. A charming smile touched his dark pink lips. “Ok, Spencer Perry. A deal then. Seeing as how you seem so smitten with the Persephone story, I’ll make you a wager you simply can’t refuse.”
Think of Micah, she reminded herself. Anything is worth it for Micah.
“Six months.”
She blinked, having half expected him to ask for her immortal soul or something along those lines. “Excuse me?”
“Was that not plain enough for you?” In his eyes she saw he was silently laughing at her. “You’ll remain here with me in the Underworld for six months out of one year. What’s today? The third? Perfect. So until September fourth of next year, you give me six months of your life.”
“And if I do?” she hardly recognized the sound of her own voice it was so low and meek.
“I bring your boyfriend back. Good as new. Walking, talking, the whole nine yards.”
My Review
I loved this story!! Such a unique spin on myths and lore, a heart broken girl trying to find herself and bring her boyfriend back. The king of the underworld. Great friends. Some mystery on the side. And so well written that you won't be able to let go. Seriously. I immediately put the next books on my want list. And the best part, the completely magnificent characters!!
Spencer Perry is broken. Or so she thinks. She's also funny and caring and loyal to a fault and seriously sarcastic. She is broken hearted when she and her boyfriend, her life long best friend, have an accident. He died, she didn't. But his ghost stayed with her. She wants him back whole, so she decides to find a way into the underworld with a reaper to make Hades give him back. HA!! Charlie Ferrier the reaper is not your average reaper, and Hadrian, who's name everyone got wrong with Hades, is not the normal God of the underworld. So you know things are about to get crazy :)
I absolutely loved Hadrian. Charlie came a very close second. Micah, I wanted to love but I'm sorry, compared to Hadrian, I just couldn't. Sydney and Quinn are magnificent! I loved her two bff's and their relationship. Oh and shall we talk about the God of death. No maybe not. And don't think too hard about the plot twists in who really is the bad guy. It blew my mind!! I must say, these are some of the best developed and written characters! I fell in love with them all.
The world building is spectacular. How the author came up with everything in the underworld was just amazing. Absolutely creative. And the plot... You love someone, willing to risk it all for them, and the one who can help you and guides you had a piece of your heart as well. Who knew we'd fall in love with Hades!! I sure did!
The writing is so well done. Fast paced, no crazy boring info dumps all the while so informative. Romance, in the sweet kind, heartbreak, mystery, and some even light hearted fun thrown in. I loved every minute of it! With that said, I'm all in for 5 PAWS!!!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tempest has been interested in pursuing writing since the fourth grade when she realized someone had to have written all of those books that her teacher read during story time. She writes stories that she hopes will help people escape the sometimes craziness of life, if just for a couple hours.
Author (Contact Links)
Website: http://tempestchani.blogspot.com/
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