Awaken by Meg Cabot
PanMacmillan, 2013. ISBN 9780330453899.
(Age: 13+) Paranormal. Greek mythology. In this finale following Abandon
(2011) and Underworld (2012), seventeen-year-old Pierce and
her boyfriend John, Lord of the Underworld, face a fight on two
fronts. They find themselves in the middle of a hurricane, trying to
stop a corrupt developer, whose son is possessed by Thanatos, the
Greek personification of death, and who threatens Earth. Meanwhile
the Furies are determined to find and destroy them and the
Underworld.
In order to gain maximum enjoyment and understanding of the series,
the books should be read in order. Teens who have been following the
series are sure to enjoy the last book as Cabot manages to find a
satisfying conclusion that will leave lovers of romance happy.
Others will be happy to learn more about Greek mythology and the
legend of Persephone which the series is lightly woven around and
will enjoy the action packed adventures and dilemmas that face
Pierce and John.
Pat Pledger