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Deity (Covenant #3)
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Genre: Young Adult, Mythology, Romance
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Source: Bought/Own Copy
Synopsis:
"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. "
Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.
If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.
But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.
Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...
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"I'm afraid of never being allowed to feel what I do."
When I began reading Young Adult fiction, I remember thinking that everything was a huge revelation. Whether I was reading Suzanne Collins, John Green, or James Dashner, every story and its twists were unique and I was immediately hooked, so hooked that, apparently, I can say that I've, to a certain degree, learned the twists of this genre like the back of my hand. Too much that, honestly, the major plot twists that have other readers gripping their armrests come out to me like a plain piece of orange, or maybe a new bromance for a certain band. And It's sad, really, because, way back, I remember plot twists used to make me want to tear my hair out, but now not so. The same indifference to plot twists apply to this book, but it was kick-ass nonetheless.
In Jennifer L. Armentrout's third installment in the Covenant Series, nothing is short of splendour, and Deity is no exception. The success of Jennifer Armentrout's novels comes as no surprise to those of us who have been reading her first series, Lux. I don't know about you, but there is something distinctly amazing about Armentrout's novels that makes readers go gaga over her creations. When I first read Covenant, I immediately thought wrong of the amount of its correspondence with the critically acclaimed series, Vampire Academy. The plot was sort of the same, but when you read all of the series's books, it turns out that really isn't. I was so pleased that this series finally has its own spotlight and is now out of Vampire Academy's shadow because, if you forget about Vampire Academy for a while and give this series a chance, it'll take you on a roller coaster of emotions and blow your mind.
Jennifer's writing is, as expected, just flawless! And every bit as ravishing and addictive. You just can't help but turn the pages, even when you whisper to yourself 'just one more chapter', you ended up finishing the whole book in a day, and just staring at the ceiling, thinking about how wounded her endings have left you (she writes the most gut-wrenching ones, I swear). This book just proves that Jennifer is, in fact, a GODDESS! (I love you, woman!) She just amazes me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. There's really nothing I could add that anybody hasn't said before.
For the characters, I really loved Alex, right from the very start, I worshipped the ground she walked on and was her number 1 fan. She was just so kick-ass and brave and amazing! Her development all throughout the series was just remarkable and totally relevant. Her recklessness and her tendency to just do things were the two most distinctive characters about her before, but now I have noticed that she weighs the consequences of an action which makes me like her even more because, let's be honest, who likes a protagonist who's always walking right into the traps? Certainly not me! Haha. Moving on, I also commend her newfound ability of decisiveness. She now acknowledges her feelings and expresses them unlike before. Though I ship her 10000000x stronger with Seth than with Aiden, I have to say that the step they took, and not to mention who she took it with, have to be worth it and permanent because, if not, I may have to strangle the life out of her when her heart decides that she really wants to be with Seth. But I badly wan't her to end up with Seth, so I don't know.
Hmmm, now onto Aiden.. As stated on the paragraph above, I am not a big fan of his. I do have to commend for the risk he has taken for Alex. It was sweet. Buuuuut nooooo! He's too cheesy for my liking. Sorry, Aiden lovers!
On the other side of the ring, there's Seth, the Appolyon. He was described to be manipulative, a liar, and a power-hungry traitor, and I think otherwise. Haha. I REFUSE TO THINK THAT HE IS A LIAR BECAUSE HE IS PERFECT OKAY? I just ship him with Alex because everything's as easy as breathing with him. Unlike with Alex and Aiden's case, they could be together without restrictions. And a plus is that he isn't too sweet, he jokes around and he doesn't think of Alex as a fragile little daisy. He treats her as his equal. And I really, really like his humour too! *wink wink*
Jennifer's third installment in the Covenant series was a surge of pure adrenaline, and, like all her novels, has Jennifer Armentrout written all over it—wit, humour, action, romance, and suspense. With the most plot twists and the gut-wrenching ending, this sure is the best book of the series so far! It brought some of the secrets out in the open, and toyed with my emotions. One minute I'm laughing and swooning, then in the next I'm thinking about throwing the book across the room! And the romance, oh the romance! Love triangles are always tough ones and this is no exception! I was a solid Alex x Seth shipper, but upon reading the recent novella, I'm not so sure. It just pulled my strings, and I was glad it did. Because I've been blinded by Seth! Hahaha, but seriously, though, I'm still confused as to who to ship with Alex. Help me out by releasing Sentinel sooner lol.
Armentrout's take on the mythology genre is sure one to watch out for because, in terms of writing and pacing, it is the best among the series! Keep up the good work, Jen! And please bring more swoon-worthy guys into my life! More power to you!
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Interview with the Author
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For JLA:
Deity lets the Gods out of the bag. Who’s your favorite God to write and why?
Apollo. I just really enjoyed writing his character because of his personality.
For Alex:
The vanishing act of Apollo is sorta fun but his timing can be annoying. If he wasn’t a God and still pulled that trick, what would you do to him?
Oh, I would kick his ass. I’m tempted to try it, God or not.
For Aiden:
What was your reaction to finding out the truth about Leon?
I was surprised, but given the situation in which I found out, I couldn’t even focus on Leon. I was too focused on Alex at that moment.
For Apollo:
Were there ever any times that you wanted to intervene but didn’t to protect your identity?
Yes, that girl needs a full time babysitter. I tried to be around, especially when I knew Aiden wasn’t with her, and I did intervene a few times without revealing my identity.
Giveaway
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About the Author:
# 1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Lives in West Virginia.
All the rumors you heard about her state aren’t true.
Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write.
She is the author of the Covenant Series (Spencer Hill Press), the Lux Series (Entangled Teen), Don't Look Back (Disney/Hyperion) and a yet untitled novel (Disney/Hyperion), and new YA paranormal series with Harlequin Teen.
Jennifer also writes New Adult and Adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn. The Gamble Brothers Series (Tempting the Best Man/Tempting the Player) and Wait for You. Under her pen name, she is published with Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
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