Even though doctors brought her back to life, the NDE (near death experience) changed her forever. The story is, Pierce Oliviera died two years ago, after falling into her parents’ pool. I really enjoyed reading it, and I’m excited to see where it goes in the next two books (it’s a trilogy, be forwarned). It has the same crisp, easy dialogue, but the layering of the myth and the complexity of the plot adds something new.
Review: Though I’m by no means an expert, this book felt like something a departure from the other Meg Cabot teen books I’ve read. I’d give this to a teen reader who has grown out of The Lightning Thief and is looking for something with the same source material and a little more bite. But I also think this really innovative retelling will appeal to mythology lovers, and could be a nice crossover book for fantasy and contemporary readers. Who would we give it to? Meg Cabot fans are definitely going to like this latest venture. Plus, throwing a cup of hot tea IN DEATH’S FACE to get away from him is pretty much on par with breaking a slate over Gilbert Blythe’s head. Pierce is no exception, and I like her attitude and her sense of responsibility towards the people she cares about. Meg Cabot writes protagonists who are smart and sincere and just the right amount of cynical. And the overall aesthetic of the cover, with the gold detailing along the sides, is really pretty.ĭoes it Break the Slate? Yes. But on the other hand, this book legitimately features a girl who died (and came back to life) it’s more or less appropriate I suppose. On the one hand, glamorized dead girl in a virginal white dress – a little creepy. Face Value: Hm, I’m not sure how I feel about the dead girl on the cover.
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