Covenant (2) - Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout
And the second part of the series: Pure (in German Dämonentochter Verlockende Angst). I read it in English where it contained 380 pages. Originally published in 2012.
Alex is so screwed. Not only has she broken the Breed Order by falling for Aiden, she's the second Apollyon: Meaning, if she isn't killed by the gods, Seth's going to suck dry her powers and her will the moment she turns eighteen. Yay. But these are not her only problems: the Council wants to know what happened with her mother… and its head wants to place her on the Elixir.
Really well done!
Spoiler:
Caleb's death is soooo sad...
but you grow to know - and like - Seth through this more. First when he takes care of her after Aiden and than after Caleb.
Seth's really funny, reckless (, arrogant) and can be very caring (Team Tyler's Van :D ). And how he took care of her in the Catskills is nicely done as well. He's a much better person than Alex thinks. Sure, he has his problems: He’s powerhungry, easily manipulated and too arrogant for his own good.
But he has a good heart. And he really manages to make her laugh, to bring her through hard times. He’s a lot like her, in a way. And it's sweet how he puts her above himself, in the scene with the master or after she gets out of other reasons a “bitch fest” of the adults. And the thing in the swimming pool (poor dress!) as well as after this potion... he can be really caring. But I was kinda sorry for him in the latter scene: That poor boy, he really tried so hard to resist her! And she so hit below the waistline. And then, Seth gets himself finally under control again and is already pushing her away – and then Aiden comes in and hits him. But interesting that Seth let Aiden hit him without frying him...
But it's actually funny Aiden blames Seth for a longer term. I mean, Aiden of all persons should understand how good Alex is in these things. Of course, I know it's his jealousy. But he should forgive him in the end, shouldn't he? Well, he doesn't. What a shame.
Really, poor poor Seth.
As for Aiden: I love him, he's so cute (even though he reminds me of Edward in a few scenes)! He's caring and would do everything for her – he does. Like the zoo-thing and the necklace.
And even though I hate him a little for breaking up with her, it's really the best for Alex – in this situation. Not like with Edward and Bella... But that's another topic.
Alex' knee-jerk thinking is well done... and Aiden's right: It's her biggest fault and greatest strength.
Apart from this, the society is very fascinating. How everyone either thinks of Seth as a rock star or as a potential psychopath, how the council is split… the rules, how brutal they can be, the fundamentalists against the more modern and liberal people.
It’s a society full of powers, politics and beliefs, that are used for the own benefit. It’s like real life, in a way – it’s fascinating.
The ideas were well done, as always… and the story was tense as hell.
And I wonder about Leo’s timing. Well.
In brief:
So stars for characters, ideas, content and style.
Prequel:
Sequel: